This is a vintage plate from Kastehelmi, Finland's leading glassware brand. Kastehelmi, meaning "dew" or "dewdrop" in Finnish, was designed in 1964 by the master glass artist Oiva Toikka. Vintage plates are characterized by the plump, three-dimensional surface of the beads, each one delicately detailed. They exude a pearl-like beauty. The reissues feature small, flat beads, lacking the depth of their beauty when held up to light.
The original was produced by Nuutajärvi, the oldest glass factory in Finland, which later became part of the Arabia glass factory. The current reproductions are produced under the Iittala umbrella. These are old pieces, and the unique transparency of vintage pieces is no longer available.
■Details Manufacturer: Nuutajarvi・ARABIA
Designer: Oiva Toikka Series: Kastehelmi Year: 1964-1988 Country of Origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4: Excellent condition)
When you hold the surface up to the light, you can see some cutlery marks, There are no cracks or chips, and the condition is near the original. This item is in excellent condition. We have multiple copies of this item in stock. All items are in the same condition as shown in the photos. Please contact us if you would like to check the individual condition.
■Size: Diameter 17.5cm, Height 2.3cm
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.
