Toikkas individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish design aesthetics. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds iittala. Birds by oiva toikka riekko decorative glass, decorative bells, antiques. Set of three oiva toikka wild grouse birds large grouse is a lovely luster pebbled white clear glass head and beak signature is hard to make ou on the bottom approximately 5 long 4 tall small black line on the seam dividing his neck and head first small bird is a slightly darker white mottled coloring little over 2. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikka s handsonapproach at the glassworks and his keen.
Readers will also learn how oiva toikka went from an art professor in lapland, finland, to worldrenowned, awardwinner designer. The bird is handmade in a finnish glassmaking village and signed by the designer himself. Since then, the menagerie has grown to embrace hundreds of species, and the birds by toikka collection become an institution in its own right. You can find the kinglet birds on page 21 in the book birds by toikka. Toikka was inspired by the north american ruddy duck bird. Oiva toikka sauce urogallo riekko cristal pajaro firmado nuutajarvi. Toikka bird iittala white riekko willow grouse signed. Like their counterparts in nature, each unique bird has its own personality. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. See more ideas about glass art, glass birds and birds. Design oiva toikka, 2009 polyethylene, galvanized steel made in italy by magis paradise tree coat stand has a unique dual function design.
This specific design was introduced in 1981 according to the birds by toikka book werner soderstrom osakeytio helsinki 2008 page 19. Oiva toikka kesariekko iittala julkaisi oiva toikan. Osta heti tasta katso 20 oiva toikka riekko ilmoitusta parhaalla hinnalla. Oiva toikka willow grouse riekko glass bird signed. Littala oiva toikka wild grouse birds white pebbled three.
Oiva toikka 1981 willow grouse riekko glass bird 1. Oiva toikka 1931 was born on a farm in viipuri in eastern finland now part of russia. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known for his designs for iittala. Timo sarpaneva, tapio wirkkala and kaj franck the acknowledged arbiters of modernism sought clarity in forms that were as timeless, organic and cool as scandinavian nature, their main source of inspiration. Many of toikkas fans know him as the creator of iittalas birds by toikka series of glass birds. Most birds 19722009 are described in this book by means of a coloured picture with a short description in both finnish and english.
Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. This bird was specially made for the city of vantaa employees. The eggs, cubes and special editions, which are for example created for companies are listed. Sieppo was the first of toikkas birds to enter commercial production and it was made in two versions, standing and sitting. Oiva toikka born 1931 is one of finlands most noted glass designers and artists, who has studied and masters his material in a varied and unprejudiced way.
The item birds by oiva toikka 1972 iittala art glass red cardinal with original box is in sale since sunday, december 1, 2019. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala. Professori oiva toikka 19312019 on suomalaisen lasin suuria persoonia, jonka mielikuvituksellinen, rikas ja rohkea lasitaide poikkeaa pohjoismaisen muotoilun valtavirtauksista oiva toikka kesariekko sign ostettavissa hintaan 172 paikkakunnalla kauhajoki as. He grew up in a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area. Oiva toikka nuutajarvi iittala glass bird 1 glass catawiki. It is mostly white, but has soft beige cafe au lait streaks and spots. The item birds by oiva toikka 1972 iittala art glass red cardinal with original box is in sale since sunday, november 24, 2019. Get the best deals on figurine bird hand blown art glass when you shop the largest online selection at.
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His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has made it possible to create small miracles of life, sought after by collectors all over the world. This toikka bird is a willow grouse riekko, in finnish or schneehuhn, in german from the birds by toikka collection. Oiva toikka is a finnish artist of immense creative talent, vision. Oiva toikka was born in viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding thenfinnish vyborg, now part of russia. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouthblown glass creations to life. White books unique words glass design bird design glass birds black house decorative objects zebra print scandinavian design. Oiva toikkas boundless inspiration and imagination find expression in his glass birds. He designed the kastehelmi dewdrop dinnerware collection for iittala in 1964. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass. Birds by oiva toikka 1972 iittala art glass red cardinal. Born in finland in 1931, toikka originally trained in ceramics and later moved to glassware. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. An individually handmade, mouth blown glass art creation, a translucent red colour makes the lustrous dots on the surface of the ruby bird appear three dimensional and glowing.
Oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in nordic glassware. Oiva toikka vintage art bird snow goose 1991 iittala nuutajarvi finland. In 1973 he began making iittala glass birds for which he has become worldrenowned. Oiva toikka, a glass bird, signed oiva toikka uutajarvi.
Toikka bird ruddy duck has been limited to 300 and each is numbered on the bottom with oiva toikka s signature. Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi divisions for half a century. His imaginative, rich, bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. May 26, 2015 these amazing mouth blown birds by iittala are unique and collectable, each one is individual as they are handmade so you know yours will be very special. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design.
Get the best deals on figurine bird hand blown art glass when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has made it possible to create small miracles of life, sought after by collectors all over the wor. Oiva toika nuutajarvi art glass bird willow grouse riekko gl. Designed by oiva toikka, the owlet sculpture from the birds by toikka collection by ittala is a handmade, mouthblown glass bird sculpture that is a unique art object. Vind toikka in antiek glas en kristal op marktplaats. The bird is handmade in a finnish glassmaking village and signed by. Longing for colour and excitement in his work, oiva toikka started taking his inspiration from folk art and distant cultures. Oiva toikka glass from iittala and nuutajarvi mother sweden. This bird is an excellent example why toikka birds are highly sought after and cherished. Goldencrested kinglet oiva toikka glass design birds damstens. Oiva toikka is a finnish artist of immense creative talent, vision and versatility, the creator of elaborate compositions and installations oiva toikka, art director.
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More about birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikka s bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and descriptions in both finnish and english. Oiva toikka vuosikuutio 1978 oiva toikka vuosikuutio. Pair of oiva toikka iittala nuutajarvi willow grouse. Grouse bird for sale in uk 26 secondhand grouse birds. Sinikki bird by oiva toikka glass design iittala finland. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala professor oiva toikka born in 1931 is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. Its mouthblown and designed by artist oiva toikka from finland. What is perhaps less wellknown, however, is that he originally studied ceramics and that his first employer was the art department at arabia, which he joined in 1957. For over 35 years, oiva toikka has created the birds collection. These birds are highly sought after as gifts and collectors pieces. Oiva toikka finnish glassmaker, born in 1931 guide to pictures of works by oiva toikka in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Birds by toikka is a must for collectors and lovers of oiva toikka vogels. Make offer signed iittala oiva toika nuutajarvi art glass bird willow grouse riekko gl oiva toikka whip poor will whippoorwill signed glass bird iittala. Oiva toikka stands apart from the group who had created the golden age of finnish design in the postwar years. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers.
Professor oiva toikka born 1931 is renowned worldwide for his unique and massive contribution to finnish art glass over the past half century. Wherever the regal ruby bird flies, its the center of attention. Nuutajarvi willow grouse riekko 1793 signed oiva toikka original. Oiva toikka iittala duiker baby mustakurkku uikku gl. Oiva toikka, a glass bird, signed oiva toikka uutajarvi notsjo. Goldencrested kinglet oiva toikka glass design birds. Over the years toikka has worked in many other mediums, including. You can find the bird on page 151 in the book birds by toikka. More about birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikkas bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and descriptions in both finnish and english. Now there is a wonderful book to learn about the artist and to revel in his progeny. As a child, oiva was inspired by the areas rich and vibrant folklore.
A new bird has joined the collection annually since 1972. Birds by toikka are individually handmade, mouth blown glass art objects. Pair of oiva toikka iittala nuutajarvi willow grouse art glass birds finland. Oiva toikka 2006 superb summer grouse kesariekko glass bird. He attended the institute of industrial arts in helsinki in 195356 and 195960. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. Toikkas birds are handmade in nuutajarvi, a glassmaking village in finland that is two hundred years old. Signed iittala oiva toika nuutajarvi art glass bird willow grouse riekko gl. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Oiva toikka willow grouse riekko glass bird signed nuutajarvi iittala finland. Iittalas bird by toikka crow has a sophisticated design with a rich blackcolored body and bluestriped collar.