Birds by toikka are all designed by glass artist oiva toikka, complete with full color photographs and descriptions in both finnish and english. About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. Each of the birds is unique and the blue magpie is an exceptional piece. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the worlds leading glass artists. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. Birds by toikka book iittala glass birds by oiva toikka. Since then, the menagerie has grown to embrace hundreds of species, and the birds by toikka collection become an institution in its own right. Suomen lasiumuseo the finnish glass museum has released oivan ihmemaasa in oiva s wonderland, the newest book about the legendary oiva toikka. Readers will also learn how oiva toikka went from an art professor in lapland, finland, to worldrenowned, awardwinner designer. For that purpose, please find our contact info in the legal notice. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, a. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. The item youve selected was not added to your cart.
In both finnish and english, the book lists 261 birds and other memorable works from toikka. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. The magpie is in excellent condition with a few light scratches on its right side. Glass art objects mood birds design scandinavian bird glass craft. Birds by toikka karjalan laulujoutsen lasitaide,glas ja. Birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikkas bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and. Oiva toikka iittala glazen object 2 glas dit object wordt verkocht via catawiki.
Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird. 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. You can find the bird on pages 4243 in the book birds by toikka size. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Iittala blue magpie by oiva toikka limited edition.
His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design. This is an original piece by oiva toikka for iittala of finland. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala. Oiva toikka bird mountain redstart glass design iittala. Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds. Unfollow iittala oiva toikka bird to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
Toikka bird guide welcome to our toikka bird guide. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikka. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known. His imaginative, colorful and bold art deviates from the common streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. In oiva s wonderland about oiva toikka, finland toikka bird. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book. It is brand new, comes in the original box and is in perfect c. Oiva toikka birds from nuutajarvi and iittala mother sweden. This is an original magpie harakka designed by oiva toikka for iittala. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. Sieppo was the first of toikka s birds to enter commercial production and it was made in two versions, standing and sitting.
Oiva toikka harakka bird iittala originally signed by. Iittala birds by toikka karjalan laulujoutsen finnish. Lasinpuhaltajat tyoskentelevat jopa viiden osaajan tiimeissa luodakseen yhden yksilollisen linnun. The bird is made of bright white glass overlaid with black and a deep blue. More about oivan ihmemaasa in oiva s wonderland book toikka fans, rejoice. Oiva toikka iittala birds importance of art, animal decor, glass birds. The item oiva toikka harakka bird iittala originally signed by oiva toikka nuutajarvi is in sale since wednesday, may 15, 2019. As a child, oiva was inspired by the areas rich and vibrant folklore. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for.
Made in small numbers, about 750 pieces world wide. Find great deals on ebay for oiva toikka birds book. His iconic collection of iittala birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. Throughout a varied artistic career spanning over half a century, toikka.
Oiva toikka is a finnish artist of immense creative talent, vision and versatility, the creator of elaborate compositions and installations. Oiva toikan karjalan laulujoutsen on lumenvalkoinen, kapeakaulainen kansallislintu, joka saapui iittalan lasilintuperheeseen vuonna 2007. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Check out our oiva toikka selection for the very best in unique or custom. Still one of the best works on the glass designs of oiva toikka 1931. Astiaparatiisi ja paroni antiikki ja design fleminginkatu. Oiva toikka 1931 was born on a farm in viipuri in eastern finland now part of russia.
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