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- Rare Museum Provenance – Authentic 1967 Vintage Marimekko "MEDUUSA" Textile Panel
Up for sale/sale is an exceptional, investment-grade piece of Mid-Century Modern design history. This monumental fabric panel features the famous, fluid "Meduusa" pattern designed by Marimekko’s legendary master designer, Maija Isola, in 1967.Provenance & Scale:
This specific piece was sourced directly from a reputable vintage specialist in Helsinki, Finland. According to the shop owner, this massive panel was originally utilized and hung as a spatial display piece within a Helsinki museum exhibition retrospective dedicated to Maija Isola's career. At an impressive 130 inches (over 3.6 yards) in continuous length, its grand scale makes it an ideal candidate for spectacular wall art, an architectural room divider, or a premier addition to a textile collection.Maija Isola designed Meduusa between 1966 and 1967 as part of her famous "Aurinko ja Meri" (Sun and the Sea) collection. The entire series was heavily inspired by her travels to the Mediterranean island of Crete, where she became fascinated by marine life. Alongside patterns like Albatrossi (Albatross) and Osteri (Oyster), Meduusa captured the flowing, organic textures of the ocean.Modern Collaborations: The print was recently selected as one of the featured global digital artworks for the Samsung x Marimekko Frame TV partnership, cementing its status as an evergreen asset.ITEM SPECIFICS:
- Brand: Marimekko Oy
- Designer: Maija Isola
- Pattern Name: Meduusa(1967)
- Country of Manufacture: Finland (Suomi)
- Material: 100% Cotton (Heavyweight)
- Color: Black, Charcoal, Slate Gray, Cream/White
- Length: 130 Inches (Approx. 330 cm)
- Width: 56 Inches (Approx. 142 cm)
- Era: 1960s Mid-Century Modern
The fabric selvedge border is entirely intact and explicitly stamped with original production text verifying its authenticity:
"MARIMEKKO OY 1967 SUOMI-FINLAND 100% CO" and "MARIMEKKO ® MAIJA ISOLA: 'MEDUUSA'"(Seller Note: Please review all photos closely. The top and bottom edges are [insert here: "cleanly hemmed" OR "left raw"]. There are no major stains, rips, or notable fading. It has been stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.)Worldwide Shipping:
This high-value item will be packed with immense care, wrapped securely to protect against moisture, and shipped tracked and insured. International buyers are welcome!Do not miss the chance to own a true piece of Finnish design history that rarely comes to the open market in this magnificent scale. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for additional photos.🎨 CHASING MORE VINTAGE MARIMEKKO? I also brought back an incredible, rare 1965 orange and brown "Kaivo" panel (46" x 53") by Maija Isola from the exact same sourcing trip to Helsinki, Finland. Check my other listings to view it! I am happy to combine shipping to save you money.
