Fauna from Finnish royal road glass tableware ARABIA Nuutajärvi. The series name Fauna means "fauna" A general term for animals that inhabit an area. There is a difference in the design drawn by size, These bowls feature livestock such as goats and human figures. It is a fairly large bowl, and I think it was originally made for ornamental purposes rather than tableware. The interior has an outstanding presence.
Designer Oiva Toikka is one of the leading Finnish glass artists of the 20th century. There are overwhelmingly many works with nature as a motif, and this is also a glass work that captures the scenery of Finland.
The manufacturer was originally produced in Finland's oldest glass workshop called Nuutajärvi, and later became the same capital as ARABIA. Both names were used for a period of time. A clear version was also produced. The clear version was produced after the 80's, but this light blue color version was produced only for a relatively short period from 1970 to 1977. It is an old work, and the unique transparency of vintage is not available today.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi, ARABIA
Designer: Oiva Toikka Series: Fauna Age: 1970-1977 Country of Origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips, and the original seal remains. Top condition available on the vintage market.
■ size
Height 18.5cm Diameter 18.5cm
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.
ARABIA - Arabia
ARABIA is a ceramic manufacturer representing Finland in the 20th century. Originally, ARABIA was a factory established in Finland by Sweden's Rörstrand as a base for producing pottery for Russia. The company's name comes from the fact that it was established in the Arabian district of Helsinki, the capital.
From the 1950s to the 1980s, many world-famous designers such as Ulla Procoppe, Birger Kaipiainen, Laiya Uosikkinen, and Esteri Tomura created many works, known as the Golden Age of ARABIA. Works that had a great influence on modern modern design were created at the time, from simple Scandinavian modern designs to highly decorative and well-crafted pieces. ARABIA is known for its masterpieces such as paratissi, crocus, flora, and corari, which are both practical and decorative items unique to Scandinavian tableware that are useful for both interior and everyday use.