Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Small Smew (Pikku-Uivelo) - Nuutäjarvi, Birds By Toikka, 2002-2005 (D0326)
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 charming Small Smew (Pikku-Uivelo) produced in between 2002-2005. This bird features a stunning minimalist interpretation of the real Smew, with a crisp white body with dark accents and a clear head. It is in fabulous vintage condition and comes with its original swing tag and box.
The bird is inscribed “O Toikka, Nuutajärvi”.
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 charming Small Smew (Pikku-Uivelo) produced in between 2002-2005. This bird features a stunning minimalist interpretation of the real Smew, with a crisp white body with dark accents and a clear head. It is in fabulous vintage condition and comes with its original swing tag and box.
The bird is inscribed “O Toikka, Nuutajärvi”.
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 charming Small Smew (Pikku-Uivelo) produced in between 2002-2005. This bird features a stunning minimalist interpretation of the real Smew, with a crisp white body with dark accents and a clear head. It is in fabulous vintage condition and comes with its original swing tag and box.
The bird is inscribed “O Toikka, Nuutajärvi”.
• Oiva Toikka “Birds by Toikka” Small Smew
• Production 2002-2005
• Signed, with iitala label, swing tag, and original box
• 10.5cm long, 5.5cm wide, 5.0cm high
• Excellent condition
