Each bird is mouth blown in a factory located in the 200. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. Nuutajarvi scandinavian art glass annual cube 1977 oiva. This piece, chosen from an exhibition of finnish arts and crafts held in london in 1969, seems to be one of the earliest examples. Toikan linnut on kaksikielinen kirja oiva toikan s. Oiva toikka minareeti art glass studio vase for nuutajarvi.
Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. The perfect instruction book for oiva toikka birdeggannual cube collector. Professori oiva toikan suunnittelemia vuosikuutioita on valmistettu iittalan lasitehtaalla vuodesta 1977 lahtien. Oiva toikka, glass sculpture, kiisla, nuutajarvi notsjo. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Still one of the best works on the glass designs of oiva toikka 1931. Now there is a wonderful book to learn about the artist and to revel in his progeny.
Mar 15, 2020 lollipop isle was a favourite theme of the finnish designer oiva toikka. For your consideration we have an exquisite piece of collectible home d cor. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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. Make a stale room fresh again, simply by adding a statue or figurine. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouth. He grew up in a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. Muotoilija oiva toikka on kuollut suunnitteli useita.
Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. Birds by toikka butler 160 x 260 mm sand beautiful glass bird by artist oiva toikka, new edition of the previous butler now in sand color. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for. Sieppo was the first of toikkas birds to enter commercial production and it was made in two versions, standing and sitting. Oiva toikka one, if not the most recognizable names in finnish glass design, oiva toikkas boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. Iittala birds by toikka puffball, glass sculpture, glass item, glass art, decoration, sculpture, glass, cranberry, 7 x 5 cm, 1014463 4.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. The glassmaker has either set a number limit or time limit on production. Iittala birds by toikka rosebreasted grosbeak glass bird sculpture by oiva toikka corning museum. The iittala kastehelmi bowl and plate sets were designed by oiva toikka as part of the kastehelmi collection. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds.
Best known for his glass art, oiva toikka possesses a playful spirit that shows in his work. Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available. Birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikkas bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and. The bird was only out of the box to take photographs shown for this auction. Oiva toikka tunnetaan suomalaisen lasitaiteen itseoikeutettuna mestarina. 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. Designer oiva toikka started his annual cube limited collection in 1977 for nuutajarvi. Oiva toikka 1931 was born on a farm in viipuri in eastern finland now part of russia.
The dewdrop design was created in 1964 as part of a technical challenge to try and replicate the look of droplets of water on glass. An iittala art glass bird figurine by oiva toikka as a special design for rautaruukki usa. This extensive guide of oiva toikkas artistry was published in 2019 by the finnish glass museum. He designed the kastehelmi dewdrop dinnerware collection for iittala in 1964. Oiva toikka, glass sculpture, kiisla, nuutajarvi notsjo, iittala, signerad. The general public knows him from the birds of the nuutajarvi glass factory, that have been in production for 30 years this year. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Moments of ingenuity and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known. I can also warmly recommend for a beginner who wants to start collecting oiva toikka glass birdseggsannual cubes. He attended the institute of industrial arts in helsinki in 195356 and 195960. Toikkas individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittala s arabia and nuutaj rvi divisions for half a century. Limited edition toikka birds production of these birds is limited. Oiva toikka finnish glassmaker, born in 1931 guide to pictures of works by oiva toikka in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Oiva toikan vanhemmat olivat maanviljelija juhana toikka ja emanta ida maria. Certainly an important addition to any contemporary paperweight collection. The contents are grouped by category, and include his eggs and glass cubes in addition to special and limited edition birds. Apr 9, 2012 this pin was discovered by vered reshefgozlan.
Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Professor oiva toikka born 1931 is renowned worldwide for his unique and massive contribution to finnish art glass over the past half century. Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here. Untuviklo oiva toikka sold out glass sold retronomi oy. His is the most colourful and original personality among the masters of finnish design. Oiva toikka 2019 book in oiva s wonderland this extensive guide of oiva toikka s artistry was published in 2019 by the finnish glass museum. Tyoskenteli arabiassa 19561959 seka 1990luvulla tuotantoa. Jun 17, 2018 oiva toikka, juhlakuutio, signeerattu ja numeroitu 7150, paivatty. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds.
Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala. Vuosikuution valmistuksessa kaytetaan paperipainotekniikkaa. Vuosikuutio on taydellinen esimerkki iittalan lasitehtaan variosaamisesta ja lasinpuhaltajien kasityotaidosta. Known for his glass birds, this is toikka at his finest. Oiva toikka is an art director and costume designer, known for myrsky 1987 and oiva, poyta ja kaj franck 2012. Oiva toikka, juhlakuutio, signeerattu ja numeroitu 7150, paivatty. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Vuosikuutio 1985 toikka, oiva lasitaide, skandinaavinen, keramiikka. About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design.
Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english. See more ideas about birds, glass birds and glass art. Design oiva toikka, 2009 polyethylene, galvanized steel made in italy by magis paradise tree coat stand has a unique dual function design. 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 world.
Oiva toikka vuosikuutio 1986 annual cube, signed, numbered. Unfollow oiva toikka birds book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book covers more than 60 years of joyous, colorful, and. The iittala birds originated in 1973 with oiva toikka s small flycatchers. Iittala was the first company to commercialize glass birds, with over 400 birds being created during the past three decades. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oiva toikka s iconic glass birds are instantly recognizable, but his long artistic career has included everything from vivid ceramics and functional glass to stage sets and costumes for theatre, ballet and opera, and even textiles for marimekko. Lillemor mannerheim mangania 1955 modernistic whale vase 9 cm. The cube is mouthblown and handcrafted, giving it distinctive character and color variations. Multi layered construction includes a floating disc and various techniques, all incorporated into one vase. Get the best deals on other scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest. Oiva toikka birds for over 35 years, oiva toikka has created the birds collection. Timo sarpaneva special book drawings sketches and paintings 1943 1956 finland. Toikka bird ruddy duck has been limited to 300 and each is numbered on the bottom with oiva toikkas signature. The glass cube was in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. He has achieved success as an artist and created glass sculptures and installations, among others. Oiva toikka born 1931 is one of finlands most noted glass designers and artists, who has studied and masters his material in a varied and unprejudiced way. Oiva toikka s annual glass cube 2019 with bluegreen tones and serene expression. Also included are many toikka birds produced for private companies and not released to the general public.
Oiva toikka, two glass sculptures, sorsanaar and sorsauros, nuutajarvi notsjo, iittala, signed. And our huge inventory means your order ships right away. Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka. Our modern figurines are the perfect subtle addition to any room. Ilmoituksia yhteensa 1711, myydaan kaytetty, ostetaan ja rekrytoidaan.
What is perhaps less wellknown, however, is that he originally studied ceramics and that his first employer was the art department at arabia, which he joined in 1957. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Oiva toikka was born in viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding thenfinnish vyborg, now part of russia. Muotoilija ja keraamikko oiva toikka on kuollut 87vuotiaana. Oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in nordic glassware. Oiva toikka lasia glas glass by oiva toikka paperback. Birds by toikka are all designed by glass artist oiva toikka, complete with full color photographs and descriptions in both finnish and english. Oiva toikka nuutajarvi iittala finnish art glass bird ebth. Each bird is individually mouth blown and thus unique, making it a gift that keeps on giving and inspiring. Something for the serious and dedicated collector of scandinavian art glass. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. As a child, oiva was inspired by the areas rich and vibrant folklore.
Ilmoituksia yhteensa 21543, myydaan kaytetty, ostetaan ja rekrytoidaan. Annual cube 2003 signed and numbered will be delivered without the original packaging oiva toikka book page 157. Oiva toikka 2019 book in oivas wonderland mother sweden. Born in finland in 1931, toikka originally trained in ceramics and later moved to glassware. In 1973 he began making iittala glass birds for which he has become worldrenowned. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. Find great deals on ebay for oiva toikka birds book. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. This auction is for iittala oiva toikka pulu pigeon and a birds by toikka book. Oiva toikka bird karelian whooper swan white karjalan joutsen iittala finland. Since then, the menagerie has grown to embrace hundreds of species, and the birds by toikka collection become an institution in its own right. Vuodesta 1977 lahtien professori oiva toikka 19312019 suunnitteli uuden kuution vuosittain. Tyoskennellyt 1990luvulla myos rorstrandin posliinitehtaassa. Iittala birds by toikka american kestrel glass bird sculpture by oiva toikka.
May 15, 2016 nuutajarvi scandinavian art glass annual cube 1977 oiva toikka paperweight 142000. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Your cube may differ slightly from the sample images. This is a handblown decorating bird from iittala of finland, featuring the artistic design of the legendary oiva toikka. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. More about birds by toikka book 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. Oiva toikka stands apart from the group who had created the golden age of finnish design in the postwar years. The book covers more than 60 years of joyous, colorful, and witty design.
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