Oiva Toikka, A set of 29 "Fauna" glassware parts from Nuutajärvi Finland.
Bowls 4 pcs, height 6-16 cm.
Jug, height 12 cm.
Cream jug, height 7 cm.
Glasses 8 pcs, height 8.5 cm.
Glasses 7 pcs, height 7.5 cm.
Glasses 8 pcs, height 5.5 cm.
Wear due to age and use.
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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