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BIRDS BY TOIKKA

Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the greatest names in Finnish design. His iconic collection of Birds by Toikka first took flight back in 1972 at the Nuutajärvi glass factory with the creation of his small glass Flycatchers. Since then hundreds of new birds have joined the flock. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without Toikka’s hands-on-approach at the glassworks and his keen understanding of each employee’s skills. Today, each glass bird is handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory.

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OIVA TOIKKA

Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) was a leading Finnish glass designer known for his bold, imaginative style that broke from traditional Nordic minimalism. Beyond glass, he worked in staging, fashion, and interior design. Active since the 1950s, he gained international recognition and won major awards like the Kaj Franck Design Prize and Prince Eugen Medal, and was named Professor of the Arts in 1993. His handmade Birds by Toikka series is especially admired by collectors worldwide.

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