SQ4405076 Oiva Toikka Iittala Small Loon
SQ4405076 Oiva Toikka Iittala Small Loon
SQ4405076 Oiva Toikka Iittala Small Loon
SQ4405076 Oiva Toikka Iittala Small Loon

Oiva Toikka for Iittala Small Loon - Nuutäjarvi, Finland, Birds By Toikka, 2003 - 2008 (D0319)

$990.00

Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) was a legendary Finnish designer and glass artist celebrated for his imaginative flair and bold use of colour. Toikka carved out a distinctive path with whimsical, expressive creations and is most well known for his iconic Birds By Toikka series, launched in 1972. Toikka designed over 400 unique mouth blown birds, which are highly coveted by collectors. Each bird is unique and individually signed.

Originally produced in the legendary Nuutajärvi glassworks, production of his birds later transitioned to Iittala.

Beyond glass, Toikka also made significant contributions to ceramics, textiles, costume and theatre design and has received numerous prizes.

This bird is Toikka’s Small Loon, produced from 2003 to 2008 at the Nuutajärvi glass factory before production moved to Iittala. Despite the name, it is one of Toikka’s larger birds, with an elegant blue and white body with a filigree pattern and long mottled neck. Each birds has its own markings and varied mottling. Its larger size makes it a firm favourite among Toikka collectors.

Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) was a legendary Finnish designer and glass artist celebrated for his imaginative flair and bold use of colour. Toikka carved out a distinctive path with whimsical, expressive creations and is most well known for his iconic Birds By Toikka series, launched in 1972. Toikka designed over 400 unique mouth blown birds, which are highly coveted by collectors. Each bird is unique and individually signed.

Originally produced in the legendary Nuutajärvi glassworks, production of his birds later transitioned to Iittala.

Beyond glass, Toikka also made significant contributions to ceramics, textiles, costume and theatre design and has received numerous prizes.

This bird is Toikka’s Small Loon, produced from 2003 to 2008 at the Nuutajärvi glass factory before production moved to Iittala. Despite the name, it is one of Toikka’s larger birds, with an elegant blue and white body with a filigree pattern and long mottled neck. Each birds has its own markings and varied mottling. Its larger size makes it a firm favourite among Toikka collectors.

 

·        Oiva Toikka “Birds by Toikka” Small Loon

·        Production from 2003-2008

·        Signed, with iitala label

·        27.5cm wide, 12cm wide, 16.5cm high

·        Excellent condition

 

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