OIVA TOIKKA, a glass table lamp signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi 340/499. Late 20th century.
Sand blasted glass with white filigree. Lampstand height 38 cm socket included, height including the shade approx. 50 cm, diameter of the shade 50 cm. Manufacturer's label.
In collaboration with Fyrklövern, marked with logo.
Minor wear, scratches. Electrical function not tested. Replaced shade.
Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the greatest Finnish ceramic and glass artists of the 20th century. Toikka, who began his artistic career as a ceramicist, was from 1963 the artistic director of Notsjö Glasbruk. However, Toikka is today mainly associated with Iittala, not least for the well-known production of "glass birds". The successes have also been great in other artistic areas, for example Toikka has been hired as a costume designer for several theater and opera productions, of which productions at the Finnish National Opera should be mentioned.
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