Oiva Toikka for Iittala Wood Grouse (Koppela)- Nuutäjarvi, Birds By Toikka, 2003 (D0325)

$650.00

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.

Oiva Toikka’s gorgeous Wood Grouse (Koppela), is part of his highly collectible glass bird series, and was created in 2001. The bird features earthy toners in rich browns and ochre, with pale blue feather patterns and glossy wings. This example is in fabulous vintage condition.

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.

Oiva Toikka’s gorgeous Wood Grouse (Koppela), is part of his highly collectible glass bird series, and was created in 2001. The bird features earthy toners in rich browns and ochre, with pale blue feather patterns and glossy wings. This example is in fabulous vintage condition.

The bird is inscribed “O Toikka, Nuutajärvi”.

·        Oiva Toikka “Birds by Toikka” Wood Grouse (Koppela)

·        Production 2001

·        Signed, inscribed, with iitala label

·        22.5cm long, 12cm wide, 14.5cm high

·        Excellent condition

 

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