Marimekko Unikko Vintage Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Large Melamine Serving Tray

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This Marimekko " Unikko " rare vintage Mid Century Scandinavian Modern iconic large melamine serving tray is an incredibly special … more This Marimekko " Unikko " rare vintage Mid Century Scandinavian Modern iconic large melamine serving tray is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The square serving tray with flat side lip edge is made in Italy in The Mid Twentieth Century of cast molded melamine plastic. It features a beautiful iconic Scandinavian Modern " Unikko " pattern design in a gorgeous vibrant lime green, canary and lemon yellow, black & white palette. The tray is brand marked Matimekko on the front side and marked made in Italy on the underside bottom.

Marimekko is a Finnish home furnishings, textiles, and fashion company based in Helsinki. Founded in 1951, it made important contributions to the world of fashion in the 1960's. It is particularly noted for its brightly colored Modernist style printed fabrics used both in garments and home furnishings. Two designers in particular, Vuokko Nurmesniemi, with bold stripes, and Maija Isola, with large flower prints such as the " Unikko " Poppy, created hundreds of distinctive patterns and helped to make the Marimekko brand products coveted by design aficionados, and a household name across the world.

The story of Marimekko's most iconic print " Unikko " ( Poppy ) began in 1964, shortly after Marimekko's founder Armi Ratia had announced that Marimekko would never print a floral pattern. " Flowers should only bloom in nature ", she said. Maija Isola refused to obey Armi's orders and in protest created an entire collection of floral patterns. One of them " Unniko ", which has become a story of creativity, strength, courage, and faith in oneself.

The rare vintage Mid Century Modern melamine large serving tray measures 14 1/2" W X 14 1/2" D X 1 3/4" H. It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and light signs of handling. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less