A bird figurine by Oiva Toikka, the king of Finnish glass artists. The series name is Ari, which is characterized by a ripple-like pattern, and it will be a work that imitates a long-tailed duck (long-tailed duck). The manufacturer is Nuutajärvi, Finland's oldest glass workshop. Nuutajärvi later became the same capital as ARABIA, and the current reprint is under Iittala. This is made by Nuutajärvi in good condition with the original seal remaining. Its beauty and rarity make it a must-have for collectors and lovers of Scandinavian design.
■Detailed specifications Manufacturer: Nuutajarvi Designer: Oiva Toikka Series: Alli Age: 1981-
Country of Origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Extremely Good Condition)
There are very slight scratches on the sides and bottom when light shines through, but it is in extremely beautiful condition with no cracks or chips and the original seal remains.
■Size Width 15cm Depth 9.5cm Height 12cm
Oiva Toikka
Oiva Toikka ( 1931-2019)
One of Finland's great glass designers. His imaginative, tasteful and bold glass art distances himself from the mainstream of Scandinavian design. Toikka's artistic activities extend beyond glass to include stage production, fashion design, and plastic interior design. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Kai Frank Design Award and the Prince Eugene Medal, and was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of Art by Finland in 1993. The series ``Bird by Toikka'' designed for Iittala is a combination of Toikka's expertise in the properties of glass and the artist's imagination. The unique and colorful birds are all handmade by glass artisans and attract collectors from all over the world.