Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each bird unique. It is the story of a farmhand, his family, and his community that are attacked by flocks of birds and seabirds in kamikaze fashion. 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 1972 playful and sweet, the charming owlet from iittala is an enchanting addition to your decor. 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. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. Our hope is that it will become a repository for information and. After experimenting for two decades, the birds by toikka series was launched in the 1990s. Oiva toikka toika bird book 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 life. Toikka was inspired by the north american ruddy duck bird. Find great deals on ebay for toikka owl and toikka bird. 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. Toikka bird ruddy duck has been limited to 300 and each is numbered on the bottom with oiva toikka s signature. Today iittala birds by toikka can be found in the homes of collectors all over the world who enjoy them as simple reminders of.
Buy iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky curlew. Oiva toikka s blue bird is a delicate blue glass bird who joined iittalas bird family in 1991. Each is an individually mouth blown work of origin art. Birds by toikka in the nuutajarvi glass village, finland in 1972 the flycatchers sieppo were born. Oiva toikka 1972professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Each art object fuses rich traditions of glassmaking and the designers handsonapproach with his team of master craftsmen. Birds by toikka, a series designed for iittala combines the artists limitless imagination with his expertise in the characteristics of glass. Birds by toikka book, 19722009 toikan linnut, wsoy 2008, new and mint, out of print, iittala, isbn 9789510349052, oiva toikka catalog lisbonvintagestudio 5 out of 5 stars 26. Each design incorporates new color combinations and techniques for oneofakind beauty that is collected by people of refined taste worldwide. 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. Welcome to our toikka glass birds collection web site. Oiva toikka arctic tern annual bird 2000 design glass art birds iittala finland.
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. Toikka glass birds the bridges nichols collection birds. The birds are made of mouthblown glass which gives each bird an individual look and personality. We hope you enjoy viewing these wonderful works of art. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. Buy iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, blue bird. Oiva toikka s small goldcrests are miniature works of art.
Birds by toikka long eared owl iittala 110 x 175 cm. Irresistibly cute, they are as small as matchboxes. 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. Dec 1, 2017 artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating crystal birds. Since then, the menagerie has grown to embrace hundreds of species, and the birds by toikka collection become an institution in its own right. In both finnish and english, the book lists 261 birds and other memorable works from toikkas 19722019 glass career. The eggs, cubes and special editions, which are for example created for companies are listed. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles.
For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Oiva toikka glass birds 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 art. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. Arctic tern is the birds by toikka annual bird for year 2000. A new glass bird has joined the collection annually since 1972. Get the best deals on bird art glass oiva toikka when you shop the largest online selection at. Angry birds paratiisi other aalto birds by toikka nappula rorstrand other. You find this bird on page 56 in the book birds by toikka the bird is first class, and is no longer in production. Oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses for sale ebay. We will be continually adding information and features to the site and appreciate any information that is sent to us to help enhance the enjoyment of those who visit. Paperback birds by toikka 19722009 toikka linnut text in english and finnish. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikka s handsonapproach at the glassworks and his keen.
Unfollow glass bird toikka to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1993, toikka was given the honorary title of professor of the arts by the state of finland. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Glass as an art medium is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and bird. The book also features all of toikka s annual cubes. Toikka bird guide welcome to our toikka bird guide. 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. Designed by oiva toikka himself and handcrafted in iittalas glass factory in finland by master glassblowers, each little tern is unique reflecting the true talent of the entire team. Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here.
Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. The sky curlew comes wrapped in iittala signature tissue paper, with the hang tag a must keep for authenticity. Since the first toikka bird took flight in 1972, a new iittala glass bird has flown into oiva toikka s iconic collection nearly every year. 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. The first bird saw the light back in 1972 and since then, oiva toikka has created over 400 unique birds. Birds by toikka little tern red cranberry tirri karpalo 110 x 75 mm iittala. Oiva toikka s first glass birds were born without any formal advanced planning in 1972 pictured on the right is one of toikka s first glass birds, the flycatcher. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product.
The birds by daphne du maurier meet your next favorite book. Sieppo was the first of toikkas birds to enter commercial production and it was made in two versions, standing and sitting. Suomen lasiumuseo the finnish glass museum has released oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland, the latest book about the legendary oiva toikka. Marshland snipe suokurppa punainen chlas atelier size.
Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, blue. The perfect instruction book for oiva toikka bird eg. Iittala birds by toikka ruby bird finnish design shop. The flycatchers were a part of nuutajarvis collection that also included other pieces, and later the idea of a separate birds collection was born. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english. William ashley is north americas best source for quality bone china, stoneware or porcelain dinnerware. Toikka s birds embody iittalas commitment to craftsmanship and imagination, deviating from the streamlined aesthetic of scandinavian design in imaginative, rich and bold ways, earning international praise. Then since 1996 there has been an annual bird made for every year.
Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Also included are many toikka birds produced for private companies and not released to the general public. Birds by toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Feb 1, 2016 explore paul320mels board finn fest birds toikka us on. 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. The bird has something very mysterious and enigmatic about it, and some would see it as oiva toikka s alter ego. The birds is a horror story by british writer daphne du maurier, first published in her 1952 collection the apple tree. Birds by toikka are all designed by glass artist oiva toikka, complete with full color photographs and descriptions in both finnish and english. The indigo bunting is made after the actual bird species.
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. Birds by toikka, moomin mugs, finnish design glass store damstens. The thin beak is a little longer than most other ittala birds, adding a beautiful design element. His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has. The birds soon became a part of the pro arte collection. Individually mouth blown, each bird is a unique piece of interior decoration. Birds by toikka is a must for collectors and lovers of oiva toikka vogels. The unique and colorful birds, which are all handmade, have become the passion of collectors worldwide. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, sky. Each bird is individually mouth blown and thus unique, making it a gift that keeps on giving and inspiring. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikkas handsonapproach at the glassworks and his keen.
Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available. Most birds 19722009 are described in this book by means of a coloured picture with a short description in both finnish and english. Wonderfully collectible, each piece in the toikka birds collection is a unique, oneofakind sculpture, beautifully crafted in mouthblown glass. Get the best deals on iittala bird scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. See more ideas about glass art, glass birds and birds. Iittala birds by toikka blue bird finnish design shop. Birds by toikka, as they are officially known, require years of glassblowing expertise to create, and showcase the decades of chemical developments in. In oivas wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. Like their counterparts in nature, each unique bird has its own personality. There is great virtuosity in the way filigree and filigree tape have been used to depict the birds plumage.
His iconic collection of iittala birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of the small flycatchers. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds. Birds by toikka the birds by toikka are true design classics by iittala. Professor oiva toikka of finland has been designing glass birds since 1972. Ibis yellow oiva toikka bird new 459 fallingwater red oiva toikka 195 little tern sand new 129. Birds by toikka is a comprehensive source of information for collectors, and contains details, photographs, and information on virtually all of his birds, in finnish and english, including limited edition birds that have not been profiled before in public. Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design.
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