Glass as an art medium is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and bird species provide an amazing palette for the artist and glassblower.
Iittala glass bird.
Iittala glass birds each glass bird is handmade by the artists at iittala so every one has its own unique qualities.
The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikka s hands on approach at the glassworks and his keen understanding of each employee s skills.
Drawing from nature and his passion for art glass toikka has created more than four hundred birds in the last forty years.
Then iittala produced glass in ornamental styles popular during the era but became one of the first to transition from decorative to functional.
All have their own distinct styles.
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The seller is kf5 and is located in milwaukee wisconsin.
Iittala currently carries birds by artists oiva toikka giorgio vigna and anu penttinen.
8 l x 3 1 2 w x 5 h 20 x 9 x 13 cm country.
It s a practical and poetic pairing since iittala started as a glass factory in 1881.
Vintage iittala oiva toikka nuutajarvi signed art glass pheasant fassani 9 5 l.
This item is in the category pottery glass glass art glass scandinavian other scandinavian art glass.
Each bird is a unique piece of artglass hand made at iittala s glassworks shop.
The birds by toikka series started in 1972 specifically for iittala.
His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers.
Shop our collection of iittala s distinctive glass birds all imagined by renowned finnish designer oiva toikka.
Brown black blue.
Toikka s are whimsical vigna s are sculptural and penttinen s are playful.
Rare vintage iittala art glass bird.
These lovely creatures are individually mouth blown making them a unique treasure in homes offices or any other space where they nest.
Oiva toikka vintage art bird snow goose 1991 littala nuutajarri findland.
Today collecting toikka birds has become an international activity with collectors tracking down rarities and discussing favorites with the same enthusiasm as their real life equivalents in the ornithological world.
Iittala toikka bird buyers recognize the quality of these hand made unique works every year.
Toikka iittala 2020 limited edition.
Limited edition annual bird item.
Mouth blown in finland made in finland color.