Heikki Orvola

Heikki Orvola (born 1943) is a Finnish designer and glassblower.

Heikki Orvola in brief

Born
1943
Known for
designer and glassblower
Place of birth
Helsinki
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Heikki Lauri Kalevi Orvola.

Born at Helsinki in 1943.

In detail

Heikki Orvola studied at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. the recorded working language is Finnish.

Work by Heikki Orvola is recorded in the collections of Design Museum Gent.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Professor and Kaj Franck Design Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Heikki Orvola”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q139493: Heikki Orvola

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