This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. They are amazing works of art for their color and glass consistency and are hand blown and matte finished by sand blasting. Designer oiva toikka circa 1960s1970s manufacture iittala, made in finland materials glass dimensions 6 h x 4 14 d condition excellent condition shipping please refer to store policy. Glass as an art medium is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and bird. Toikka s individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. I will ship internationally contact me for a shipping quote.
Famous flycatchers, design by professor oiva toikka. The city bird collection is the latest introduction. 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 toikka flycatcher sieppo bird glass design birds by toikka iittala finland. Professor oiva toikka born in 1931 is one of the greatest names in finnish glass.
Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Tapio wirkkala, kaj franck, konstantin grcic, oiva toikka, and many more. Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available. More about birds by toikka 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. The extreme skill of iittalas glass blowers becomes.
Oiva toikka is a finnish artist of immense creative talent, vision and versatility, the creator of elaborate compositions and installations. Unlike typical scandinavian design, toikka s designs are characterized by imagination, color and bold shapes. Oiva toikka mid century modern large bowl flora design nuutajarvi. They vary in shape and in size but follow the same general spherical design. Toikkas individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of. You can find this bird on page 96 in the book in oivas wonderland. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In oivas wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. Oiva toikka bird small goldcrest glass design birds by toikka iittala finland. Handcrafted and mouthblown at the iittala glass factory, the collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions. Oiva toikka lasia glas glass by oiva toikka paperback. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating crystal birds. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known for his designs for iittala.
Birds by oiva toikka iittala art glass small goldcrest pikku hippi with nest and original box colour. Decollete is a series of large different color glass spheres with a slice removed from the top. Birds by toikka are individually handmade, mouth blown glass art objects. Since the first toikka bird took flight in 1972, a new iittala glass bird has flown into oiva toikkas iconic collection nearly every year. Birds by toikka, moomin mugs, finnish design glass store. A new bird has joined the collection annually since 1972. Oiva toikka s iconic glass birds are instantly recognizable, but his long artistic career has included everything from vivid ceramics and functional glass to stage sets and costumes for theatre, ballet and opera, and even textiles for marimekko.
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. Four glass birds red ibis by oiva toikka, snowball, cool joe and nightbird by a. Buy iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. Born in viipuri, in what is now part of russia, toikka studied at the school of art and design. Birds by toikka made in finland modern finnish design shop. He has achieved success as an artist and created glass sculptures and installations, among others. Collectible figurines free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds. Some of his best known works are the kastehelmi and flora tableware from the 1960s and the pioni and krouvi collections from the 1970s. Oiva toikka bird stockdove metsakyyhky glass design art. Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. Find great deals on ebay for oiva toikka birds book. These original birds varied in colour from design to design, depending on what colour glass was available at the time. Get the best deals on oiva toikka scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at.
Oiva toikka is renowned worldwide for his unique and massive contribution to finnish art glass over the past half century the birds collection for iittala is his. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english. Oiva toikka book glass and design hardback book, excellent condition 9789526114 ebay. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design.
Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. Many of toikka s fans know him as the creator of iittalas birds by toikka series of glass birds. Each bird is individually mouth blown and thus unique, making it a gift that keeps on giving and inspiring. Birds oiva toikka small goldcrest lustre iittala iittala finland design. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. Quantity available 1 edition first edition first printing. 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.
Oiva toikka glass birds modern finnish design shop. His imaginative, rich, bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each bird unique. Still one of the best works on the glass designs of oiva toikka 1931. Each is an individually mouth blown work of origin art.
The range was updated and named birds by toikka, and given a higher marketing profile. Text by jack dawson illustrator oiva toikka formatbinding laminated pictorial boards. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. Oiva toikka has designed these annual birds every year since 1996 when they were made into a collection of their own. Dec 09, 2012 each is signed oiva toikka nuutajarvi notsjo. Toikka s individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish design aesthetics.
Height 30 mm lenght 70 mm you can find this bird on birds by toikka page 70. Buy oiva toikkas glass from iittala and nuutajarvi. Oiva toikka s stunning ruby bird became a member of iittalas glass bird family in 1996, and in 2014 it changed the colour of its dotted feathers to a strong red shade of cranberry. Oiva toikkas sky curlew catches the eye with beautiful tones of sky blue and earthy brown. In oiva s wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. Oiva toikka willow grouse riekko glass bird signed nuutajarvi. Originally trained in ceramics at the university of art and design helsinki, he took up glass design later in life.
Oiva toikka bird stockdove metsakyyhky glass design art iittala finland. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. Annual bird of the year 2005 turkey fowl by toikka. His iconic iittala glass birds fuse toikkas passion for nature and blown glass art. The individually handmade, mouth blown glass ibis stands on its solid pedestal. I also sell a book with all iittala glass birds by toikka. Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass.
Over the years toikka has worked in many other mediums, including textile design and as a stage and costume designer, but the release each year of a new iittala glass bird oiva toikka s reputation as a leader of finnish glass and design. Oiva toikka s first glass birds were born without any formal advanced planning in 1972 pictured on the right is one of toikka s first glass birds, the flycatcher. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic. Renowned finnish artist and designer oiva toikka has died age 87. The first variations toikka created on his sieppo flycatcher was introduced already in 1972. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. Oiva toikkas birds have become wellknown symbols of nordic glass design. You will find this bird in the book birds by toikka on page 70. Turkey fowl annual bird 2005 glass design by oiva toikka. The designer, who worked extensively in ceramics and glass, passed away at a nursing home on easter monday. Superb book about oiva toikka as designer 180 pages mostly in full collour. Birds by toikka iittala art glass lustre lilac small. A musthave for collectors of iittala glass and design enthusiasts, this book is.
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All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Professor oiva toikka of finland has been designing glass birds since 1972. The item nuutajarvi iittala art glass bird, large smew by oiva toikka boxed is in. Small and large plates are slightly curved, underplateserving platter flat. Glass and design book is fancied by toikka s collectors.
Professor oiva toikka is a finnish glass designer who has been making notable product for over fifty years. Oiva toikka book glass and design hardback book, excellent. Created in a rich shade of vivid green, the underlying opaque glass brings depth to the surface colour, while the transparent layer mimics the play of water on the birds plumage. In the 1970s he began a series of art glass birds for nuutajarvi glassworks. Glass designer oiva toikka has always worked with a smile on his face.
Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. This hardcover book including 184 pages with colour pictures and info. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book toikka fans, rejoice. He also had other artistic creations, which this book beautifully explains and illustrates. Iittala birds by toikka ruby bird finnish design shop.
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Glass and design oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi divisions for half a century. Instead, his path has been full of wild shapes, colours, and experiments. Oiva toikka bird small goldcrest glass design birds by toikka. In 1973 he began making iittala glass birds for which he has become worldrenowned. Throughout a varied artistic career spanning over a half a century, toikka has worked in glass and ceramics, and has designed stage sets and costumes for theatre, ballet and opera, and even textiles for marimekko.
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