Description:

Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, large art glass bird.
Large hand-blown bird sculpture in multicoloured art glass with deep iridescent tones and a distinctive teardrop-shaped silhouette. The surface displays a lively interplay of colour and texture, characteristic of the workshop’s experimental approach during the period. The model belongs to Oiva Toikka’s iconic bird universe.

Origin: Finland.
Designer: Oiva Toikka.
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi.
Material: Hand-blown art glass.
Dimensions: H. 7 cm, L. 19 cm.
Period: 1980s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

Bio:
Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) was one of Finland’s most important glass artists and is internationally renowned for his art glass birds. His work for Nuutajärvi is characterised by free-form design, technical mastery, and a playful use of colour and form. Produced in limited series, these birds are today highly sought-after collector’s pieces within Nordic studio glass.