Stool 60 — Artek + Marimekko

Stool 60 Kivet unites two iconic Finnish designs: Alvar Aalto’s famous 1933 “L-leg” stool and Marimekko’s Kivet (stones) pattern, created by Maija Isola for the Arkkitehti print series. The 1956 design was likely inspired by the large rough-edged stones manually cleared from the grounds of Isola’s atelier home. Marimekko’s joyful essence elevates the stool’s versatile design, adding a touch of playfulness to living spaces. The Kivet pattern is presented using marquetry on the stool’s birch veneer seat top. Contrasting wood grains create a shimmering effect, as light, pattern and wood interact to bring the pattern to life.
The idea for the Lokki pattern came to Maija Isola when she was looking at a window with a curtain drawn across it. The sun was shining, and the wide folds of the curtain formed wavy shadows on the fabric. The pattern is presented using marquetry on the stool’s birch veneer seat top. The contrasting wood grains create a shimmering effect, brought to life through interaction between light, pattern and wood.
Maija Isola’s Seireeni (siren) pattern, created in 1964 and inspired by the movement of water during her travels in Greece. The pattern’s name recalls the mythical sirens whose songs lured sailors at sea. Using a marquetry technique, the pattern is applied to the birch veneer seat, where contrasting wood grains create a shimmering effect. The interaction of light, pattern, and material brings the design to life. Part of the Artek + Marimekko collection, this stool is made from responsibly sourced Finnish birch at Artek’s Turku factory.

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