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Arrives Nov 23 to Dec 2 to Hungary
In stock at Marimekko's warehouse, dispatched in 2‑3 weeks
- Dimensions
- Height 9 cm · Diameter 9 cm
- Material
- 100% paraffin wax
- Weight
- 470 g
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The Marimekko Unikko Candle is hand-cast in the shape of the Unikko poppy, so the flower reads as a small sculpture before it is ever lit. Slight variation occurs between candles and between batches, which is part of casting each one by hand.
It is made in Portugal from paraffin wax, stands 9 cm high with a diameter of 9 cm and burns for roughly 50 hours. The candle comes in Pink, White, Blueberry and Beige, packed in the Marimekko logo box. Burn it on a heat-resistant surface.
Group two or three colours on a tray for a table that needs no other decoration, and see the candles and holders in the Marimekko collection.
| Brand | Marimekko |
|---|---|
| Height | 9 cm |
| Diameter | 9 cm |
| Weight | 0.47 kg |
| Material | 100% paraffin wax |
| Color | Pink |
| Item number | 076148-300 |
| EAN | 6411255129783 |
- Delivery to Hungary: 1–3 business days (after dispatch).
- 30-day returns.
Marimekko
The 1964 Unikko poppy in wax, cork and stoneware
DesignerMaija Isola1927–2001
Maija Isola drew Unikko in 1964, defying Armi Ratia's dislike of floral prints. These small objects turn the poppy into a shape you can hold: a hand-cast candle, cork placemats cut to the flower's outline, relief stoneware for the bathroom and dated collectible ornaments.
- Year Maija Isola drew Unikko
- 1964
- Approximate burn time of the 9 cm candle
- 50 h
- Recycled ceramics in the Ecogres bathroom pieces
- 90%
- Year the drawn Piirto Unikko appeared
- 2022
The poppy as a shape
Candle, placemat and tealight holder take the outline of the flower itself.
Dated for collectors
Collectible ornaments are stamped underneath with the Marimekko mark and the year.
Recycled stoneware
The bathroom pieces are made in Portugal from Ecogres, 90% recycled ceramics.
Small, easy gifts
The ornaments and candle holder arrive in a Marimekko gift box.
A flower against the rules
Armi Ratia felt real flowers could not be captured in print, so Marimekko had almost no florals. Isola answered in 1964 with a whole range of them. Unikko, the poppy, became the house emblem of creativity.
Cast, cut and pressed
The candle is hand-cast in paraffin wax in Portugal, so each one varies slightly. The placemat is cut from cork to the poppy's outline. The bathroom beaker and soap dish carry the flower in relief.
Piirto Unikko in gold
Piirto Unikko, drawn in 2022, reduces the poppy to airy graphic lines. On the candle holder and the collectible ornament it appears as a golden decal on a pink glaze, a quieter way to bring the flower into a room.
Materials
- Paraffin wax
- Burn on a heat-proof surface, away from draughts, and never leave a lit candle unattended.
- Stoneware and Ecogres
- Glazed or relief stoneware; wipe or rinse with mild soapy water.
- Cork
- Light and heat-insulating under plates; wipe with a damp cloth and let it air dry.
Isola was spotted by Armi Ratia in 1949 and worked for Printex and Marimekko until 1987. Over those years she drew more than 500 prints, among them Kivet, Lokki, Kaivo and Unikko. She painted freely with a brush, a way of working she called dancing with a brush.
Using it at home
How long does the Unikko candle burn?
About 50 hours. Trim the wick and keep it away from draughts for an even burn.
Is it safe with a lit candle?
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from curtains and other things that can catch fire.
What is the candle made of?
It is hand-cast in Portugal from paraffin wax in the shape of the Unikko poppy.
How big is the candle?
It stands 9 cm high with a diameter of 9 cm.
Why do candles vary slightly?
Each one is cast by hand, so small differences between candles and batches are normal.
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