Description
Oiva Toikka was a Finnish designer and ceramicist. From 1963 onward, Toikka worked at the Nuutajärvi glass factory. He is best known for his glass birds, but in addition he designed a wide range of other art glass as well as utilitarian tableware. He also designed fabrics for Marimekko. Toikka was fascinated by glass as a material because of its fast-paced working process. His glass works are characterized by experimental spirit, vibrant colors and often a playful lightness. Toikka received several awards for his work during his career: the Kaj Franck Design Prize, the Prince Eugen Medal, and the Pro Finlandia Medal. In 2003, he was named an honorary member of the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
The vase is in good condition for its age.
Observations: Produced in a limited edition of 300 pieces. This vase is numbered 282/300. Two tiny cracks on the top edge of the vase, minor age-related wear, some air bubbles in the glass mass of witch few are burst on the surface. Shown in the pictures.
Production year: 1992
Designer: Oiva Toikka (1931-2019)
Brand: Nuutajärven lasitehdas
Material: Filigree glass
Color: Light blue and metallic color with golden decorative stripes
Signature: Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö 1992 282/300
Size:
Height 18,6 cm
Width 16 cm
Depth 16 cm
Weight 1,283 kg
