Description
Oiva Toikka was a Finnish designer and ceramicist. From 1963 onward, Toikka worked at the Nuutajärvi glass factory. In 2014, Nuutajärvi production moved to become part of the Iittala glass factory, where the blowers continued to work. Toikka is best known for his glass birds, but in addition he designed a wide range of other art glass as well as utilitarian tableware. 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.
In Birds by Toikka -collection, Oiva Toikka’s boundless imagination and artistic vision combine with the traditional craft of glassblowing. The Annual egg is mouth blown glass and handmade in Finland.
The Vuono Annual egg is in very good condition. As good as new.
Production year: 2019
Designer: Oiva Toikka (1931-2019)
Brand: Iittala
Material: Mouth blown glass
Color: Blue-toned, with beautiful reflective stripe patterns decorating its side
Signature: O.Toikka Iittala 2019 166/750
Observations: Produced in a limited edition of 750 pieces. This glass egg is numbered 166/750. Two cosmetic defects that were already in production, both under the paint; a small dent and a tiny air bubble pit on the side.
Size:
Hight 9 cm
Diameter 13 cm
Weight 0,599 kg
