Oiva Toikka Vintage Blue Bird Nuutajärvi Iittala Finland Glass

Oiva Toikka Vintage Blue Bird Nuutajärvi Iittala Finland Glass. 1931 is one of the great personas of Finnish glass design. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream Nordic design. Toikkas individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional clean-lined puritanism of Finnish design aesthetics. In addition to glass, his artistic activities cover staging, fashion design and plastic interior design elements.

Toikka has gained a solid international reputation throughout his prolific career, which dates back to the 1950s, having worked with well-known designers and artists both in Finland and abroad. He has won several prestigious awards including the Kaj Franck Design Prize and the Prince Eugen Medal. In 1993, Toikka was given the honorary title of Professor of the Arts by the state of Finland. Birds by Toikka, a series designed for Iittala combines the artists limitless imagination with his expertise in the characteristics of glass.

The unique and colorful birds, which are all handmade, have become the passion of collectors worldwide. These dress are brand new, never worn condition.

Please see all pictures a detailed view and to determine the condition in Your option. The item "Oiva Toikka Vintage Blue Bird Nuutajärvi Iittala Finland Glass" is in sale since Monday, March 18, 2019.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "nyc4you2010" and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

MPN: 25489610305
Time Period Manufactured: 2000-2019
Origin: Scandinavian
Material: Glass
Production Style: Art Glass
Object Type: bird
Brand: Iittala Oiva Toikka
Color: Blue
Theme: Abstract
Type: figure of a bird