Oiva Toikka
Designer Oiva Toikka is one of the great names of Finnish glass design and the Birds collection is his best known work. The Iittala Birds originated in 1972 with Toikka’s small Flycatchers. Today the collection grows with collectors all over the world who enjoy these art objects as simple reminders of poetry in everyday life. These lyrical creatures are a feat of craftsmanship – each bird is as diverse and individual as those who collect them. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of Nordic design.
Each bird is individually mouth blown and unique. Toikka’s visions are still brought to life by craftsmen at the Nuutajärvi factory in Finland, where the Iittala glass workshops have always been located. Each bird is signed “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi” as a proof of authenticity. |
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Iittala OivaToikka BirdsDesigner: Oiva Toikka
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