Over the years, Professor Oiva Toikka has created some true beauties in his iittala Toikka Birds collection. Mouth-blown from black glass and freely hand formed into shape, this favorite from 1998, the Toikka Raven, is brought back to celebrate 40 years of Oiva Toikka birds for iittala. The sleek Toikka Raven has a big belly and wide tail, and though slightly smaller than the 1998 original, this sizeable bird measures 11-2/5” x 3-9/10”.Over the years, Professor Oiva Toikka has created some true beauties in his iittala Toikka Birds collection. Mouth-blown from black glass and freely hand formed into shape, this favorite from 1998, the Toikka Raven, is brought back to celebrate 40 years of Oiva Toikka birds for iittala. The sleek Toikka Raven has a big belly and wide tail, and though slightly smaller than the 1998 original, this sizeable bird measures 11-2/5” x 3-9/10”. With such a shiny black surface, the bird is almost mirror like, reflecting its surroundings, which adds depth and beauty to Toikka’s own design.
The 2012 collection of birds by Oiva Toikka are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland. Each handcrafted iittala Toikka Crow carries the signature “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi” on its base to ensure authenticity.
First founded as a glassworks company in 1881, iittala is now a leading company in modern Finnish design producing a range of dinnerware, glassware and art pieces. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Finn or fan of Finnish design that doesn’t recognize the iittala logo, designed by Timo Sarpane... More iittala
One, if not the most recognizable names in Finnish glass design, Oiva Toikka’s boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. Best known for his Birds collection for iittala, he brings mouth-blown glass creations to life. Each one is hand-crafted so every piece is an original and... More Oiva Toikka
I like this bird. It’s not the most eye-catching, but it’s not supposed to be. It captures the raven in flight, piercing the air in an aerodynamic fashion. Imagine the fear others sense when a raven such as this one dives in for its meal.
Admittedly, this design is not for everyone, but it makes a nice addition to my collection.
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