Iris factory
The Iris factory established by artist Louis Sparre (1863-1964), operated in Porvoo from 1897 to 1902. It was the pioneer of Finnish industrial art, manufacturing furniture designed by Sparre and ceramics designed by A. W. Finch (1854-1930). Sparre is also known as the saviour of Old Porvoo, because a lecture given by him in 1898 awakened the town's decision-makers to the cultural-historical significance of the district, and the old houses were saved from condemnation.
Last modified
02.02.2012
Tanja Peisala