Celebrating 20 Years of Kivi Candlelit Moments

PRLog (Press Release) – May 20, 2008 – It has been 20 years since Heikki Orvola introduced the world to the elegant Kivi candle holder (http://www.finnstyle.com/gifts-candleholders-kivi.html). His understated Kivi encapsulates the best elements of modern Finnish design: simplicity, functionality and beauty. The Kivi candle holder has been stripped down to its most essential elements, resulting in a piece that is as beautiful as it is timeless.

Heikki Orvola is an important figure within the Finnish design world. He has worked in a wide range of mediums from glass to ceramics to textiles with great success. His innovative designs have received a great deal of recognition, earning him the prestigious Kaj Franck prize in 1998. His Kivis are exemplary of his simple yet elegant aesthetic.

Orvola has translated the intimacy of a candlelit moment into a wide range of colors that can be mixed and matched. The Kivi is now available in 23 unique colors that range from a warm brown to a feisty red. Colors range in price, and with good reason: the color is hand-pressed into the glass. Certain colors, such as red, require a different heat treatment to capture the right hue. So when you buy a Kivi, you are getting a candle holder that is minimalist design but intensive in craftsmanship.

Perfect as a gift or as an accent in your home, Orvola’s Kivis are treasures in glass and are available for purchase at FinnStyle. FinnStyle (www.FinnStyle.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is one of the largest importers of modern Finnish goods in the United States. Their wide selection of products includes home décor, textiles, clothing, jewelry, gifts and furniture from many popular and well-known brands in Finnish design such as Iittala (http://www.finnstyle.com/iittala.html) and Marimekko.