His iconic iittala glass birds fuse toikkas passion for nature and blown glass art. Buy iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. Oiva toikka glass from iittala and nuutajarvi mother sweden. 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. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design.
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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 wor. You can find the bird in the book birds by toikka on page 39. This suited oiva toikka, who often likes to let the moment guide his imagination. 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 condition 9789526114 ebay. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. Handcrafted and mouthblown at the iittala glass factory, the collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions. Glass and design book is fancied by toikka s collectors. Every bird has its own personality making it a one of a kind art object. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Get the best deals on oiva toikka scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at.
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Oiva toikka willow grouse riekko glass bird signed nuutajarvi. Quantity available 1 edition first edition first printing. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I will ship internationally contact me for a shipping quote.
Suomen lasiumuseo the finnish glass museum has released. 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. Oiva toikka bird small goldcrest glass design birds by toikka. Height 30 mm lenght 70 mm you can find this bird on birds by toikka page 70. Each bird is individually mouth blown and thus unique, making it a gift that keeps on giving and inspiring. Text by jack dawson illustrator oiva toikka formatbinding laminated pictorial boards.
His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating crystal birds. Many of toikkas fans know him as the creator of iittalas birds by toikka series of glass birds. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala. The book is read once condition is like brand new, jack dawson 2007. 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. Toikkas individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of. Dec 09, 2012 each is signed oiva toikka nuutajarvi notsjo. This specific design was introduced in 1981 according to the birds by toikka book werner soderstrom osakeytio helsinki 2008 page 19. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. He has achieved success as an artist and created glass sculptures and installations, among others. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design.
Kastehelmi bowl, 11cm, sea blue iittala david mellor. 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. 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. I also sell a book with all iittala glass birds by toikka. Issued without dust jacket, a clear mylar jacket is supplied. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english. Since the inception of his glass bird creations in the early 1970s, oiva toikka has created over 500 variations of glassblown birds. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. Decollete is a series of large different color glass spheres with a slice removed from the top. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. A new bird has joined the collection annually since 1972. The city bird collection is the latest introduction.
Like their counterparts in nature, each unique bird has its own personality. Curlew joined iittalas glass bird family in finnish design shop offers artwork and art glass from selected scandinavian artists. The designer, who worked extensively in ceramics and glass, passed away at a nursing home on easter monday. You will find this bird in the book birds by toikka on page 70. Glass designer oiva toikka has always worked with a smile on his face. Buy oiva toikkas glass from iittala and nuutajarvi. 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. Born in viipuri, in what is now part of russia, toikka studied at the school of art and design.
Some of the twocolor ones are etched to form patterns. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. Birds by toikka are all designed by glass artist oiva toikka, complete with full color photographs and descriptions in both finnish and english. Oiva toikka glass birds modern finnish design shop. 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. Professor oiva toikka of finland has been designing glass birds since 1972. In the 1970s he began a series of art glass birds for nuutajarvi glassworks. Since the first toikka bird took flight in 1972, a new iittala glass bird has flown into oiva toikkas iconic collection nearly every year.
It also delves deeper in toikkas lesser known work with ceramics and even costume design for the finnish. See more ideas about birds, glass birds and glass art. Get the best deals on art glass oiva toikka when you shop the largest online selection at. The range was updated and named birds by toikka, and given a higher marketing profile. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. 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.
Finnish glass design is close to our heart and we offer you a wide range of birds by toikka glass birds, oiva toikka art glass, and also moomin mugs. A glittering collection of pressed glassware from iittala. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal. Get the best deals on oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses. The first variations toikka created on his sieppo flycatcher was introduced already in 1972. Birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva. Oiva toikka has designed these annual birds every year since 1996 when they were made into a collection of their own. They vary in shape and in size but follow the same general spherical design. Finnish design expert and former iittala public relations manger paivi. Birds by oiva toikka iittala art glass small goldcrest pikku hippi with nest and original box colour. The individually handmade, mouth blown glass ibis stands on its solid pedestal. You are also welcome to have a look at our many other items in our store.
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. Each art object fuses rich traditions of glassmaking and the designers handsonapproach with his team of master craftsmen. The item nuutajarvi iittala art glass bird, large smew by oiva toikka boxed is in. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Oiva toikka book glass and design hardback book, excellent. Oiva toikkas sky curlew catches the eye with beautiful tones of sky blue and earthy brown.
About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic. Birds oiva toikka small goldcrest lustre iittala iittala finland design. Rare oiva toikka glass and design book jack dawson 2007. Glass and design oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi divisions for half a century. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known for his designs for iittala. Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. The extreme skill of iittalas glass blowers becomes. Oiva toikka bird small goldcrest glass design birds by toikka iittala finland.
Renowned finnish artist and designer oiva toikka has died age 87. Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. Still one of the best works on the glass designs of oiva toikka 1931. The first glass birds of birds by toikka collection were designed in 1972 by professor oiva toikka, renowned for his unique contribution to finnish art glass over the past halfcentury. New york, shanghai, tokyo, paris and helsinki were the source of inspiration fo.
Small and large plates are slightly curved, underplateserving platter flat. In oiva s wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. Toikka s individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. His career started during the golden era of finnish functional design, but he never followed the mainstream style. 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. 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. Oiva toikka lasia glas glass by oiva toikka paperback. You can find this bird on page 96 in the book in oivas wonderland. Some of his best known works are the kastehelmi and flora tableware from the 1960s and the pioni and krouvi collections from the 1970s. Professor oiva toikka born in 1931 is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. Originally trained in ceramics at the university of art and design helsinki, he took up glass design later in life. Oiva toikka flycatcher sieppo bird glass design birds by toikka iittala finland.
Four glass birds red ibis by oiva toikka, snowball, cool joe and nightbird by a. Turkey fowl annual bird 2005 glass design by oiva toikka. He also had other artistic creations, which this book beautifully explains and illustrates. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Collectible figurines free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland. Make offer oiva toikka book glass and design hardback book, excellent condition. Oiva toikka bird stockdove metsakyyhky glass design art. Some are single color and some have two layers of color. Birds by toikka, moomin mugs, finnish design glass store. Oiva toikka s sky curlew catches the eye with beautiful tones of sky blue and earthy brown. Glass as an art medium is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and bird. Oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses for sale ebay.
Also included are many toikka birds produced for private companies and not released to the general public. 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. Unlike typical scandinavian design, toikka s designs are characterized by imagination, color and bold shapes. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original.
In 1973 he began making iittala glass birds for which he has become worldrenowned. Each is an individually mouth blown work of origin art. They are amazing works of art for their color and glass consistency and are hand blown and matte finished by sand blasting. Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. His imaginative, rich, bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. And our huge inventory means your order ships right away. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Make offer oiva toikka book glass and design hardback book. Birds by toikka made in finland modern finnish design shop. Instead, his path has been full of wild shapes, colours, and experiments. Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available. Flora design glass vase by oiva toikka for iittala etsy. The general public knows him from the birds of the nuutajarvi glass factory, that have been in production for 30 years this year.
He has worked in the performing arts for as long as he has in glass. Annual bird of the year 2005 turkey fowl by toikka. Birds by toikka iittala art glass lustre lilac small. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. 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. These original birds varied in colour from design to design, depending on what colour glass was available at the time. Iittala birds by toikka ruby bird finnish design shop. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. In oivas wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. Superb book about oiva toikka as designer 180 pages mostly in full collour. Now there is a wonderful book to learn about the artist and to revel in his progeny.
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