Iittala Birds by Toikka, Mari
Birds by Toikka Anna and Mari are completely new types of bird for this much-loved collection. The birds are dome-shaped, making it possible to place the smaller one inside the bigger one. The larger Anna-bird can protect the smaller Mari-bird under its wings. Separately, they take on their own personalities.
The dome-shaped, hollow body is a new interpretation of Toikka's birds. The bigger bird can provide shelter for the chick, but the birds can also be used for protecting any valuable treasures that need to be kept untouched. The transparent colouring of the birds was carefully considered. The sensitive, delicate yellow of Mari receives a splash of colour when the chick is lovingly sheltered by Anna, with her shades of copper-brown and mist.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Width: 11.4 cm / 4.5 inch
- Height: 11.4 cm / 4.5 inch
MATERIALS:
- Mouth Blown Glass
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Hand wash only
Oiva Toikka
Finland, 1931
”Baroque is exactly the right word to describe my work – after all, one of the word’s original meanings is ”an irregular pearl." - Oiva Toikka
Oiva Toikka is a Finnish glass designer. Born in Viipuri (Vyborg), he is renowned for his designs for glassware for Iittala he Finnish design company. Originally trained in ceramics, he took up glass design later in life. Along with his glassware designs, Toikka is best known after 1973 for his designs for the iittala "glass birds" series. Toikka's designs are produced at the glass factory at Nuutajärvi.
Toikka has also enjoyed success in a number of other creative outlets. He has worked as a stage and costume designer, generally working with Finnish director Lisbeth Landefort although in recent years, he has also been associated with productions by the Finnish National Opera. Through the years, he has also contributed textile designs to the Marimekko collections from time to time.
Jack Dawson, who has studied Toikka's work tends to view it within the context of general trends in glass design as opposed to a strictly Nordic sensibility. Toikka himself has sought to look beyond his own era and has instead harkened back to an earlier aesthetic. When asked to define his work, Toikka has said: ”Baroque is exactly the right word to describe my work – after all, one of the word’s original meanings is ”an irregular pearl."
Founded in 1881 in iittala, Finland, iittala is known for defining the Nordic way of life. It began as a small glass shop and flourished during the early years of modernism and functionalism in the 1930s and 1940s. Now iittala also produces home accessories, kitchen and dining, and seasonal collections.
iittala collaborated with design pioneers Alvar and Aino Aalto, Kaj Franck, and Tapio Wirkkala. These projects furthered its belief in design's ability to reflect a balanced and conscious way of life. Iittala has always been deeply committed to creating high-quality, long-lasting products with timeless Nordic style.
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