Glass and design oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi divisions for half a century. Oiva toikka 2006 lovely little barn owl riihipollon poikanen glass bird 4. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. 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. Collectible figurines free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Oiva toikka was born in viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding thenfinnish vyborg, now part of russia.
The american kestrel is the most common and smallest falcon found in north america, but it shares many of its features with the larger birds of prey in its family. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass, and his birds are his bestknown pieces. Oiva toikka s birds have become wellknown symbols of nordic glass design. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for. More about iittala toikka mog american kestrel only 300 of the iittala toikka american kestrel have been produced especially for the museum of glass, making this numbered bird a musthave for collectors. Jan 31, 2020 oiva toikka bird stockdove metsakyyhky glass design art iittala finland. In oiva s wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. Design pioneer oiva toikka s iconic collection of iittala glass birds took flight in 1972 with a new bird joining the flock yearly. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design.
Then, iittala produced glass in ornamental styles popular during the era, but became one of the first to transition from decorative to functional. 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. Get the best deals on bird art glass oiva toikka when you shop the largest. Oiva toikka glass from iittala and nuutajarvi mother sweden. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Sieppo was the first of toikkas birds to enter commercial production and it was made in two versions, standing and sitting. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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. About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design.
Birds by toikka are all designed by glass artist oiva toikka, complete with full color photographs and descriptions in both finnish and english. See how each of these artistic pieces are made individually, by hand, and with traditional glass. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known. Bird and the city city bird collection by oiva toikka youtube. Birds by toikka book wsoy and iittala, hameenlinna 2008 finland size.
Iittala birds by toikka puffball, glass sculpture, glass item, glass art, decoration, sculpture, glass, cranberry, 7 x 5 cm, 1014463 4. The birds by toikka series started in 1972 specifically for iittala. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky. The bird has something very mysterious and enigmatic about it, and some would see it as oiva toikka s alter ego. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. The birds are made of mouthblown glass which gives each bird an individual look and personality. The bird is reminiscent of the flycatcher sieppo, the first of oivas birds to enter production in 1972.
His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. Oiva toikka book all serial birds and cubes new 2019 oiva. Toikka bird guide welcome to our toikka bird guide. Each has its own character and tells a different story. May 14, 2015 oiva toikka lumihanhi snow goose date. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. For many years, he served as artistic director of nuutajarvi and iittala glassworks.
Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. Pheasant, ptarmigan, willow grouse and the longtailed duck. Professor oiva toikka of finland has been designing glass birds since 1972. Now there is a wonderful book to learn about the artist and to revel in his progeny. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Finding the character and expressing it in the glass is the heart of the idea behind the birds collection. Oliva toikka s birds are more than artifacts, they are stories. Toikkas individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. Iittala birds by toikka decoration set white 3 pcs. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. Birds by toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Toikkas individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of.
Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. Designed by finnish glass maestro oiva toikka, the toikka birds have been roosting since produced using a variety of art glass techniques, the birds are each handmade and are unique. Iittala birds by toikka little tern cranberry, glass sculpture, glass item, glass art, decoration, sculpture, glass, cranberry, 11 x 7. Moments of ingenuity and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has. His collection of iittala birds by toikka brings iconic and timeless scandinavian design into your home. Make offer iittala birds by toikka tern cranberry scandinavian art glass signed mint. Ilmoituksia yhteensa 6395, myydaan kaytetty, ostetaan ja rekrytoidaan. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, a. The perfect instruction book for oiva toikka birdeggannual cube collector. The split tail and patterned white body give this bird a unique appearance, and the bright yellow beak and black head allow for a pop of col. Also included are many toikka birds produced for private companies and not released to the general public.
Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here. Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. The first bird saw the light back in 1972 and since then, oiva toikka has created over 400 unique birds.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. He grew up in a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area. After experimenting for two decades, the birds by toikka series was launched in the 1990s. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Birds by toikka bullfinch art glass iittala finland. Jan 11, 20 oiva toikka has been designing crystal glass birds with iittala in finland for over 40 years. The first bird can be seen inside his lake palace sculpture from 1969. Oct 01, 2015 handpicked social media influencers from new york, tokyo, shanghai, paris and helsinki were the source of inspiration for designer oiva toikka, who gave the soul of the city to each bird.
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. This book we introduce all serial and annual toikka s birds and cubes and much more. Get the best deals on art glass oiva toikka when you shop the largest online selection at. A new finnish glass bird has joined the collection annually since 1972. Each bird has its own personality, making them highly collected items by bird, art and design lovers alike. Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available.
Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala. The bird is handmade in a finnish glassmaking village and signed by the designer himself. Find great deals on ebay for oiva toikka birds book. For that purpose, please find our contact info in the legal notice. Oiva toikka 2019 book in oivas wonderland mother sweden. Birds by toikka the birds by toikka are true design classics by iittala. Its a practical and poetic pairing, since iittala started as a glass factory in 1881. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the. It was designed by oiva toikka for the museum of glass in tacoma and mouthblown by the iittala glass masters in finland.
Awards, kaj franck design prize prince eugen medal pro finlandia. Make offer oiva toikka bird karelian whooper swan white karjalan joutsen iittala finland. I can also warmly recommend for a beginner who wants to start collecting oiva toikka glass birdseggsannual cubes. You can find the bird in the book birds by toikka on page 39. 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 much admired figure in the world of finnish a. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Today iittala birds by toikka can be found in the homes of collectors all over the world who enjoy them as simple reminders of the poetry of everyday. Get the best deals on bird art glass oiva toikka when you shop the. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english. May 27, 2015 iittala toikka 1983sskk book storebirdfreeshinusa. Oiva toikkas birds have become wellknown symbols of nordic glass design.
In oivas wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. His iconic collection of iittala birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of the small flycatchers. Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. For over 35 years, oiva toikka has created the birds collection. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. See more ideas about birds, glass birds and words that describe me. Iittala birds by toikka puffball, glass sculpture, glass item, glass art, decoration, sculpture, glass, cranberry, 7 x 5 cm, 1014463. 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.
A pictorial multicolor catalogue of toikka s birds and annual cubes from the series production. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. Oiva toikka glass birds artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating crystal birds. Get the best deals on oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses when you shop the largest online selection. Each bird is a unique treasure and individually mouthblown. Soon the birds became very popular and many corporations started to give them as gifts, but it was actually in 1994 that the birds became a collection of their own called birds by toikka. Oiva toikka in oiva s wonderland book birds by toikka annual birds cubes finland. Vintage oiva toikka art glass nuutajarvi finland blue bird signed bluebird evc. Get the best deals on oiva toikka bird scandinavian art. Its mouthblown and designed by artist oiva toikka from finland.
Oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses for sale ebay. Iittala birds by toikka ruby bird finnish design shop. Each is an individually mouth blown work of origin art. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds. 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.
Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book toikka fans, rejoice. More about iittala toikka mog owlet lumi only 300 of the owlet lumi have been produced, and each is signed and numbered. Each bird is individually mouth blown and thus unique, making it a gift that keeps on giving and inspiring. Buy iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. The birds soon became a part of the pro arte collection. This bird is an excellent example why toikka birds are highly sought after and cherished.
Iittalas bird by toikka crow has a sophisticated design with a rich blackcolored body and bluestriped collar. Since then, the menagerie has grown to embrace hundreds of species, and the birds by toikka collection become an institution in its own right. Iittala birds by toikka tern cranberry scandinavian art glass signed mint. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each bird unique. Many of toikkas fans know him as the creator of iittalas birds by toikka series of glass birds.
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