Best known for his glass art, oiva toikka possesses a playful spirit that shows in his work. He grew up in a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. He has worked in the performing arts for as long as he has in glass. The book covers more than 60 years of joyous, colorful, and witty design. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Find great deals on ebay for oiva toikka birds book. Moments of ingenuity and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oiva toikka minareeti art glass studio vase for nuutajarvi.
The book covers more than 60 years of joyous, colorful, and. The book birds by toikka is a comprehensive handbook for fans of toikka glass birds. Get the best deals on other scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest. Your cube may differ slightly from the sample images. Vuosikuution valmistuksessa kaytetaan paperipainotekniikkaa, jotta kirkkaan lasimassan sisalle pystytaan luomaan herkkia. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. This piece, chosen from an exhibition of finnish arts and crafts held in london in 1969, seems to be one of the earliest examples.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Designer oiva toikka started his annual cube limited collection in 1977 for nuutajarvi. Oiva toikka is an art director and costume designer, known for myrsky 1987 and oiva, poyta ja kaj franck 2012. Since then, the menagerie has grown to embrace hundreds of species, and the birds by toikka collection become an institution in its own right. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in nordic glassware. Oiva toikka, glass sculpture, kiisla, nuutajarvi notsjo. Oiva toikka, juhlakuutio, signeerattu ja numeroitu 7150, paivatty. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. The general public knows him from the birds of the nuutajarvi glass factory, that have been in production for 30 years this year. Oiva toikka was born in viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding thenfinnish vyborg, now part of russia. Oiva toikka s iconic glass birds are instantly recognizable, but his long artistic career has included everything from vivid ceramics and functional glass to stage sets and costumes for theatre, ballet and opera, and even textiles for marimekko. Mar 15, 2020 lollipop isle was a favourite theme of the finnish designer oiva toikka.
Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. Limited edition toikka birds production of these birds is limited. 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. Iittala birds by toikka american kestrel glass bird sculpture by oiva toikka. Unfollow oiva toikka birds book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Iittala was the first company to commercialize glass birds, with over 400 birds being created during the past three decades. Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here. Oiva toikka 2019 book in oiva s wonderland this extensive guide of oiva toikka s artistry was published in 2019 by the finnish glass museum. The dewdrop design was created in 1964 as part of a technical challenge to try and replicate the look of droplets of water on glass. His is the most colourful and original personality among the masters of finnish design. What is perhaps less wellknown, however, is that he originally studied ceramics and that his first employer was the art department at arabia, which he joined in 1957.
I can also warmly recommend for a beginner who wants to start collecting oiva toikka glass birdseggsannual cubes. Birds by toikka are all designed by glass artist oiva toikka, complete with full color photographs and descriptions in both finnish and english. The iittala kastehelmi bowl and plate sets were designed by oiva toikka as part of the kastehelmi collection. Muotoilija oiva toikka on kuollut suunnitteli useita. See more ideas about birds, glass birds and glass art.
Each bird is mouth blown in a factory located in the 200. Oiva toikka birds for over 35 years, oiva toikka has created the birds collection. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouth. Jun 17, 2018 oiva toikka, juhlakuutio, signeerattu ja numeroitu 7150, paivatty. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known. Toikkas individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. Sieppo was the first of toikkas birds to enter commercial production and it was made in two versions, standing and sitting. The stylized bird features an ovoid body in bright red glass ending in a pinched flat tail and topped with a rounded head in mottled blue and red with a pulled beak to the front. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers.
Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. As a child, oiva was inspired by the areas rich and vibrant folklore. Still one of the best works on the glass designs of oiva toikka 1931. Oiva toikan vanhemmat olivat maanviljelija juhana toikka ja emanta ida maria. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Oiva toikka, glass sculpture, kiisla, nuutajarvi notsjo, iittala, signerad. The glassmaker has either set a number limit or time limit on production.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Vuodesta 1977 lahtien professori oiva toikka 19312019 suunnitteli uuden kuution vuosittain. Iittala birds by toikka puffball, glass sculpture, glass item, glass art, decoration, sculpture, glass, cranberry, 7 x 5 cm, 1014463 4. Also included are many toikka birds produced for private companies and not released to the general public. For your consideration we have an exquisite piece of collectible home d cor. Iittala birds by toikka rosebreasted grosbeak glass bird sculpture by oiva toikka corning museum. The bird was only out of the box to take photographs shown for this auction. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala.
Nuutajarvi scandinavian art glass annual cube 1977 oiva. Oiva toikka born 1931 is one of finlands most noted glass designers and artists, who has studied and masters his material in a varied and unprejudiced way. Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittala s arabia and nuutaj rvi divisions for half a century. Vuosikuutio 1985 toikka, oiva lasitaide, skandinaavinen, keramiikka. The perfect instruction book for oiva toikka birdeggannual cube collector. Make a stale room fresh again, simply by adding a statue or figurine.
Professori oiva toikan suunnittelemia vuosikuutioita on valmistettu iittalan lasitehtaalla vuodesta 1977 lahtien. Apr 9, 2012 this pin was discovered by vered reshefgozlan. Iittala oiva toikka annual cube 2003 new arrivals 7. Toikka bird ruddy duck has been limited to 300 and each is numbered on the bottom with oiva toikkas signature. Birds by toikka butler 160 x 260 mm sand beautiful glass bird by artist oiva toikka, new edition of the previous butler now in sand color. Toikan linnut on kaksikielinen kirja oiva toikan s. He designed the kastehelmi dewdrop dinnerware collection for iittala in 1964. Oiva toikka stands apart from the group who had created the golden age of finnish design in the postwar years.
Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for. Iittala kingfisher glass bird sculpture by oiva toikka. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He has achieved success as an artist and created glass sculptures and installations, among others. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Untuviklo oiva toikka sold out glass sold retronomi oy. He attended the institute of industrial arts in helsinki in 195356 and 195960. More about birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikka s bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and descriptions in both finnish and english. Birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikkas bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala.
This extensive guide of oiva toikkas artistry was published in 2019 by the finnish glass museum. In 1973 he began making iittala glass birds for which he has become worldrenowned. And our huge inventory means your order ships right away. Ilmoituksia yhteensa 21543, myydaan kaytetty, ostetaan ja rekrytoidaan. Tyoskennellyt 1990luvulla myos rorstrandin posliinitehtaassa. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Professor oiva toikka born 1931 is renowned worldwide for his unique and massive contribution to finnish art glass over the past half century. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. Annual cube 2003 signed and numbered will be delivered without the original packaging oiva toikka book page 157. The success is based on the skills of famed finnish glass artist oiva toikka, a unique nuutajarvi glass factory, and expert glass blowers. Kastehelmi means dewdrop in finnish, and the collection is often called iittala dewdrop. Oiva toikka one, if not the most recognizable names in finnish glass design, oiva toikkas boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka. Now there is a wonderful book to learn about the artist and to revel in his progeny. Every toikka bird is presented with a picture and product information in both finnish and english.
Vuosikuution valmistuksessa kaytetaan paperipainotekniikkaa. Oiva toikka nuutajarvi iittala finnish art glass bird ebth. Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available. Each bird is individually mouth blown and thus unique, making it a gift that keeps on giving and inspiring. Oiva toikka bird karelian whooper swan white karjalan joutsen iittala finland.
Design oiva toikka, 2009 polyethylene, galvanized steel made in italy by magis paradise tree coat stand has a unique dual function design. Our modern figurines are the perfect subtle addition to any room. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. The contents are grouped by category, and include his eggs and glass cubes in addition to special and limited edition birds. Something for the serious and dedicated collector of scandinavian art glass. Oiva toikka tunnetaan suomalaisen lasitaiteen itseoikeutettuna mestarina. Vuosikuutio on taydellinen esimerkki iittalan lasitehtaan variosaamisesta ja lasinpuhaltajien kasityotaidosta. Oiva toikka lasia glas glass by oiva toikka paperback. Oiva toikka, two glass sculptures, sorsanaar and sorsauros, nuutajarvi notsjo, iittala, signed. Oiva toikka s annual glass cube 2019 with bluegreen tones and serene expression. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Born in finland in 1931, toikka originally trained in ceramics and later moved to glassware.
Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. Timo sarpaneva special book drawings sketches and paintings 1943 1956 finland. An iittala art glass bird figurine by oiva toikka as a special design for rautaruukki usa. This auction is for iittala oiva toikka pulu pigeon and a birds by toikka book. The glass cube was in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. Known for his glass birds, this is toikka at his finest. Certainly an important addition to any contemporary paperweight collection. Multi layered construction includes a floating disc and various techniques, all incorporated into one vase. Lillemor mannerheim mangania 1955 modernistic whale vase 9 cm. This is a handblown decorating bird from iittala of finland, featuring the artistic design of the legendary oiva toikka.
Oiva toikka 2019 book in oivas wonderland mother sweden. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Muotoilija ja keraamikko oiva toikka on kuollut 87vuotiaana. Toikka was inspired by the north american ruddy duck bird. The iittala birds originated in 1973 with oiva toikka s small flycatchers. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. 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 world. Tyoskenteli arabiassa 19561959 seka 1990luvulla tuotantoa. May 15, 2016 nuutajarvi scandinavian art glass annual cube 1977 oiva toikka paperweight 142000. The cube is mouthblown and handcrafted, giving it distinctive character and color variations. Oiva toikka vuosikuutio 1986 annual cube, signed, numbered.
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