Brita Flander is a Finnish designer best known for her glass and lighting designs, as well as her comprehensive KOLO sauna collection. She was born in 1957 in Vaasa, and eventually studied at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. She has her own company and works with different materials, although glass is closest to her heart. Flander has designed glass for renowned companies such as Marimekko, Artek and others. She has won numerous awards during her long-standing career, and her work resides in the collections of museums worldwide.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.