More about iittala toikka ladybird 2010 anniversary bird to celebrate 50 years of working with iittala, artist oiva toikka presents us with ladybird. Iittala birds by toikka puffball, glass sculpture, glass item, glass art, decoration, sculpture, glass, cranberry, 7 x 5 cm, 1014463 4. You will find it on page 104 in the book in oivas wonderland. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. Oiva toikka iittala tiny yellow glass bird goldencrested. 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. The reallife cousins of the heron bird can be seen along the river nuutajoki every autumn, and they have made a powerful impression on the artists imagination. Oiva toikka bird stockdove metsakyyhky glass design art iittala finland.
After experimenting for two decades, the birds by toikka series was launched in the 1990s. Oiva toikka glass bird, sky curlew, taivaankuovi, iittala bird, blue, gray luster, nuutajarvi, signed with iittala sticker and original box lisbonvintagestudio 5 out of. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. This cool bird is made out of bright, translucent blue glass, with feathers suggested by crisscrossing dark and light blue lines. It is one of the smallest and most delicate birds by toikka so tiny, dainty and perfect. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew iittala figurine birds by t. More about sale iittala toikka glass birds save on these select iittala toikka glass birds. This magnificent bird stands tall, much larger than most toikka birds, with a majestic coloring of lustrous gold spots on a polished black and clear glass base. Designed by ovia toikka, collected by bird, glass and art lovers around the world, this sky curlew is unique and wonderful.
Oiva toikka bird metsatylli glass design birds by toikka. The thin beak is a little longer than most other ittala birds, adding a beautiful design element. You are also welcome to have a look at our many other items in our store. Since the first toikka bird took flight in 1972, a new iittala glass bird has flown into oiva toikkas iconic collection nearly every year. Oiva toikka uhuu bird big owl birds by toikka iittala. Dec 1, 2017 artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating crystal birds. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky. Oiva toikka uhuu bird big owl birds by toikka iittala glass. Anybody would be tickled pink to have the iittala toikka bird blue bird in their home including you. Buy iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each bird unique.
This specific design was introduced in 1983 according to the birds by toikka book werner soderstrom osakeytio helsinki 2008 page 21. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. See more ideas about birds, glass birds and glass art. His limitless imagination and knowledge of glass has made it possible to create small miracles of life, sought after by collectors globally. The sky curlew comes wrapped in iittala signature tissue paper, with the hang tag a must keep for authenticity. The item oiva toikka bird metsatylli glass design birds by toikka iittala finland box is in sale since thursday, may 12, 2016. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product. The kiikkuri got some inspiration from the pompom pampula vases that were designed by toikka some years earlier.
Then, iittala produced glass in ornamental styles popular during the era, but became one of the first to transition from decorative to functional. Glass as an art medium is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and bird. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikkas handsonapproach at the glassworks and his keen. Eurasian wryneck is in the book birds by toikka on page 79. More about iittala toikka blue bird in production since 1992, oiva toikkas remarkable cobalt blue bird is a strikingly bright and beautiful bird with a rich texture. In 1976 a much bigger and technically more challenging kiikkuri bird was made for the first time. Oiva toikkas blue bird is a delicate blue glass bird who joined iittalas bird family in 1991. This bird by oiva toikka is a snipe or sipi in finnish. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for.
The neck is slightly golden lustre and the head is clear. Hurry, these offers are for discontinued or retired toikka glass birds and are for a limited time and only while supplies last. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. 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. Queenfisher 155x70mm sea blue glass, multicolour, 15. Each bird is unique and created by hand at iittalas glassworks in nuutajarvi, finland. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. You can find the bird in the book birds by toikka on page 39. On the base of each individualized bird is acidstamped the signature of the artist. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds.
Oiva toikka art glass bird eider male, iittala nuutajarvi finland. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. Each toikka bird is hand made by skilled craftsman at iittalas glassworks shop. Designed by ovia toikka, collected by bird, glass and art lovers around the world, this red cardinal is unique and wonderful. Oiva toikka bird eurasian wryneck glass birds by toikka iittala nuutajarvi. Designed by oiva toikka himself and handcrafted in iittala s glass factory in finland by master glassblowers, each little tern is unique reflecting the true talent of the entire team. May 07, 2020 this bird by oiva toikka is a snipe or sipi in finnish. Iittala birds by toikka blue bird finnish design shop. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english. Each art object fuses rich traditions of glassmaking and the designers handsonapproach with his team of master craftsmen. Oiva toikka book birds by toikka all oiva toikka glass birds 19722009 in english and in finnish collectors treasure professor oiva toikka 1931 is a.
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