Riihitie plant pot A, small, Tones of Modernism, pink

Artek’s Riihitie plant pots are true citizens of the world and among the most well-known classics of Finnish modernism. Originally designed by Aino Aalto for the family’s home in Helsinki, the ceramic pots were also part of the collection that the Aaltos presented at the Paris World Fair in 1937. 80 years later, Artek launched the ceramic planters, named after the street address of their original setting, in celebration of the centenary of Finland’s independence.

Now, their journey continues with two entirely new colors that will be released as part of the Tones of Modernism Collection, a collaboration between Finnish Design Shop and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The palette for these Riihitie pots is drawn from works in Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, on-view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from December 5, 2025, through April 5, 2026 —soft yellow and delicate pale pink are shades that recur throughout Schjerfbeck’s celebrated paintings.

The special pink and yellow Riihitie planters are produced in a limited edition and available exclusively at Finnish Design Shop 

Aino Aalto

Since its founding in 1935, Finnish furniture manufacturer Artek has stood at the intersection of Nordic design, architecture and art. By doing so, Artek has elevated Finnish design, along with Aino and Alvar Aalto's furniture, to global recognition.

Artek’s furniture and lighting are cornerstones of Finnish design, gracing numerous homes and public spaces worldwide. Even today, most of Artek's wooden furniture is crafted in Finland.