Pehtoori coffee pot by Antti Nurmesniemi for Wärtsilä-Finel Posters In the 1970s

In the 1970s

Drawing inspiration from nature and the Finnish landscape

it offers sturdy support while adding a touch of warmth and texture to any room

Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most influential designers

and durable materials

Pehtoori coffee pot by Antti Nurmesniemi for Wärtsilä-Finel Posters In the 1970sAntti Nurmesniemi (19272003), best known for his work as an interior architect and furniture designer, also left his mark on everyday household objects. Early in his career, in 1957, he designed a series of innovative coffee pots for the Finnish company Wrtsil. The bright, cheerful colors of the pots were selected by his wife, Vuokko Nurmesniemi, a prominent textile artist. The rapid urbanization of the late 1950s and the growing presence of electric