b. 1943
Leading Finnish designer craftsman practicing across the fields of glass, ceramics and embroidery.
Celebrated for his work for Arabia and Iittala
1984 Received the Order of the Lion of Finland Medal
1988 Received the Kaj Franck Design Prize
2002 Received the title of Professor
2022 Publication of Heikki Orvola Master of Materials
by Suomen Lasimuseo