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Toikka Glass Birds

Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”
Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”

Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds” A blown glass bird designed by the Finnish master Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) for Iittala, part of the iconic Toikka’s Bir...

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20th Century Finnish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Finnish art glass design “Flora" flask or vase by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi.
Finnish art glass design “Flora" flask or vase by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi.

Finnish art glass design “Flora" flask or vase by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi.

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Large Iittala Oiva Toikka Pheasant Bird Iridescent Art Glass Sculpture
Large Iittala Oiva Toikka Pheasant Bird Iridescent Art Glass Sculpture

Large Iittala Oiva Toikka Pheasant Bird Iridescent Art Glass Sculpture

By Oiva Toikka, Iittala

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

The sleek form is enhanced by delicate horizontal striping, adding depth and elegance to the design. Oiva Toikka’s bird collection has become iconic in Scandinavian art glass, admir...

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1990s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland, 1990's.

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20th Century Finnish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Bird Figurine by Oiva Toikka for IIttala Bullfinch 'Punatulkku', 1994
Bird Figurine by Oiva Toikka for IIttala Bullfinch 'Punatulkku', 1994

Bird Figurine by Oiva Toikka for IIttala Bullfinch 'Punatulkku', 1994

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

The bird is made of mouth blown art glass with an etched surface.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Glass Bird ‘Willow Grouse’ by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1980s
Art Glass Bird ‘Willow Grouse’ by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1980s

Art Glass Bird ‘Willow Grouse’ by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1980s

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in Karis, Nyland

Hand-blown glass bird from Oiva Toikka’s celebrated Birds by Toikka collection for Nuutajärvi.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 10 Colourful Collectable Glass Birds by Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, Finland
Set of 10 Colourful Collectable Glass Birds by Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, Finland

Set of 10 Colourful Collectable Glass Birds by Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, Finland

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in Helsinki, FI

This stunning collection of mouth-blown art glass birds is by Oiva Toikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated and internationally renowned glass artists.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka, Sieppo, Bird, Nuutajarvi / Iittala, 1990s
Oiva Toikka, Sieppo, Bird, Nuutajarvi / Iittala, 1990s

Oiva Toikka, Sieppo, Bird, Nuutajarvi / Iittala, 1990s

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Some uneveness in the glass is present on the bird's beak as in other places but these are created in the production process and make for the individuality of the work.

Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland

Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous art glass Eider sea duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, with original box, circa late 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka "Lakla" Hand-Signed & Limited Green Annual Bird Egg Sculpture, 2015
Oiva Toikka "Lakla" Hand-Signed & Limited Green Annual Bird Egg Sculpture, 2015

Oiva Toikka "Lakla" Hand-Signed & Limited Green Annual Bird Egg Sculpture, 2015

By Oiva Toikka, Iittala

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite hand-blown glass sculpture, titled "Lakla", is a creation by the celebrated Finnish artist Oiva Toikka.

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Oiva Toikka Birds & Bottles, Red Ibis, Pheseant, Iittala & Nuutajärvi
Set of Oiva Toikka Birds & Bottles, Red Ibis, Pheseant, Iittala & Nuutajärvi

Set of Oiva Toikka Birds & Bottles, Red Ibis, Pheseant, Iittala & Nuutajärvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Helsinki, FI

The birds are part of the Birds by Toikka series that further catapulted Toikka's name into international fame as one of the top glass designers.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Nine Oiva Toikka Birds, Green Ibis, Swan, Dotterel, Iittala & Nuutajärvi
Set of Nine Oiva Toikka Birds, Green Ibis, Swan, Dotterel, Iittala & Nuutajärvi

Set of Nine Oiva Toikka Birds, Green Ibis, Swan, Dotterel, Iittala & Nuutajärvi

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Helsinki, FI

The birds are part of the Birds by Toikka series that further catapulted Toikka's name into international fame as one of the top glass designers.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Finnish art glass vase, known as “NIVA”, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Finnish art glass vase, known as “NIVA”, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Finnish art glass vase, known as “NIVA”, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Iittala, Markku Salo

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.

Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Modern Scandinavian vintage Iittala Vase, Known as “Aava” by Markku Salo Finland
Modern Scandinavian vintage Iittala Vase, Known as “Aava” by Markku Salo Finland

Modern Scandinavian vintage Iittala Vase, Known as “Aava” by Markku Salo Finland

By Iittala, Markku Salo

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass

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Mouthblown Littala Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka in 1972
Mouthblown Littala Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka in 1972

Mouthblown Littala Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka in 1972

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Halstead, GB

Mouthblown Littala glass bird by Oiva Toikka in 1972 A Finnish design legend Oiva Toikka’s this is one of iconic collection of Iittala glass birds each gives every bird its own perso...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Oiva Toikka Glass Birds
Pair of Oiva Toikka Glass Birds

Pair of Oiva Toikka Glass Birds

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of Oiva Toikka glass birds. Signed "O Toikka Nuutajarvi Willow Goose."

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Late 20th Century Finnish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture Nuutajärvi, Finland
Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture Nuutajärvi, Finland

Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture Nuutajärvi, Finland

By Oiva Toikka

Located in San Diego, CA

Pekkasiini, brown. Master glass blowers at Nuutajärvi create these works of art by hand, making each Toikka bird unique.

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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland

Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Turku, Finland

Big Art Glass Bird Designed by Oiva Tikka for Iittala Finland.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Vintage Set of 2 Finnish Iittala Toikka Little Birds, 1980s
Vintage Set of 2 Finnish Iittala Toikka Little Birds, 1980s

Vintage Set of 2 Finnish Iittala Toikka Little Birds, 1980s

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Oirlo, LI

Oiva Toikka's glass birds are individually mouth blown in Finland by iittala's master glassblowers.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Oiva Toikka Rare Pair of "Flycatcher" Birds
Oiva Toikka Rare Pair of "Flycatcher" Birds

Oiva Toikka Rare Pair of "Flycatcher" Birds

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H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in

Oiva Toikka Rare Pair of "Flycatcher" Birds

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Helsinki, FI

The "Sieppo" or flycatcher birds were a part of the Nuutajärvi's 1972 collection, and came in two different versions, with and without a leg. This pair is the version without the leg...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Glass

Materials

Glass

Hakki Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1996
Hakki Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1996

Hakki Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1996

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H 3.75 in W 7.29 in D 3.94 in

Hakki Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1996

By Oiva Toikka

Located in London, GB

Hakki bird, by Oiva Toikka, Finland, 1996. A nice example of the first annual bird by Oiva Toikka for Iittala. The piece is signed to the base O Toikka Nuutajarvi 1996 and has the...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.
Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.

Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Oiva Toikka Handblown Birds
Oiva Toikka Handblown Birds

Oiva Toikka Handblown Birds

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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 9.5 in

Oiva Toikka Handblown Birds

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of three blown glass birds. Made in finland sticker on bottom. Medium Bird Dimensions H 4.5 W 6.5 D 4 Small Bird Dimensions H 4 W 5.5 D 3

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Kaiku Bird Oiva Toikka, Finland, 1980s
Kaiku Bird Oiva Toikka, Finland, 1980s

Kaiku Bird Oiva Toikka, Finland, 1980s

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H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in

Kaiku Bird Oiva Toikka, Finland, 1980s

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Milano, IT

Polychrome glass sculpture depicting Kaiku bird. Under the base signature of the manufacture.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Other Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Oiva Toikka "Sieppo" Flycatcher Glass Bird for Iittala, Finland, c. 1972
Oiva Toikka "Sieppo" Flycatcher Glass Bird for Iittala, Finland, c. 1972

Oiva Toikka "Sieppo" Flycatcher Glass Bird for Iittala, Finland, c. 1972

By Oiva Toikka, Iittala

Located in TORQUAY, AU

For the Collector: Oiva Toikka 'Sieppo' Glass Bird for Iittala A stunning piece of Finnish glass artistry, this is an authentic 'Sieppo' (Flycatcher) from the iconic "Birds by Toikk...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Scandinavian red Glass Art Bird by Oiva Toikka for Notsjö Nuutajärvi Finland
Scandinavian red Glass Art Bird by Oiva Toikka for Notsjö Nuutajärvi Finland

Scandinavian red Glass Art Bird by Oiva Toikka for Notsjö Nuutajärvi Finland

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in Vienna, AT

However, Toikka is today mainly associated with IIttala, not least for the well known production of glass birds.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Guillemot Hand Blown Art Glass Bird
Guillemot Hand Blown Art Glass Bird

Guillemot Hand Blown Art Glass Bird

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H 4 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Guillemot Hand Blown Art Glass Bird

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Winnetka, IL

Signed iittala Oiva Toikka Guillemot hand blown signed glass bird from Finland.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Bird in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Bird in Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Bird in Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Bird in mouth-blown art glass.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage glass art red bird by Oiva Toikka for iittala, 1980s
Vintage glass art red bird by Oiva Toikka for iittala, 1980s

Vintage glass art red bird by Oiva Toikka for iittala, 1980s

By Iittala

Located in Delft, NL

Vintage glass art red bird by Oiva Toikka for iittala, 1980s

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Humppila, Finland
Vintage Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Humppila, Finland

Vintage Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Humppila, Finland

By Kaj Blomquist, Humppila

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-century modern glass vase made by Henrik Koivula for Humppila, Finland
Mid-century modern glass vase made by Henrik Koivula for Humppila, Finland

Mid-century modern glass vase made by Henrik Koivula for Humppila, Finland

By Humppila

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

It is for instance here where Oiva Toikka's famous glass birds were made for forty years, along with designs from the factory's former art director and designer Kaj Franck.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Oiva Toikka Glass Birds
Oiva Toikka Glass Birds

Oiva Toikka Glass Birds

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H 2.13 in W 3.5 in D 1.63 in

Oiva Toikka Glass Birds

By Oiva Toikka, Arabia, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Chicago, IL

These sweet, handblown glass "flycatcher" bird figures were designed by Oiva Toikka, made by Nuutajärvi, and sold through Arabia.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Oiva Toikka glass bird sculpture for Nuutajarvi Notsjo "Redstart"
Oiva Toikka glass bird sculpture for Nuutajarvi Notsjo "Redstart"

Oiva Toikka glass bird sculpture for Nuutajarvi Notsjo "Redstart"

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful glass work bird, by the well known designer Oiva Toikka title Mountain Redstart , Littala label.

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1990s Finnish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Glass Bird Sculpture
Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Glass Bird Sculpture

Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Glass Bird Sculpture

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in New Windsor, NY

Oiva Toikka glass bird sculpture. Fully signed with foil label and inscribed, Nuutajarvi Notsjo, Oiva Toikka, 1412/3000.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Iittala Toikka Glass Ruby Bird
Vintage Iittala Toikka Glass Ruby Bird

Vintage Iittala Toikka Glass Ruby Bird

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H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 3.75 in

Vintage Iittala Toikka Glass Ruby Bird

By Oiva Toikka, Iittala

Located in San Diego, CA

A naturalistic creation fashioned by hand from mouth-blown glass in Finland. Originally designed in 1996, the Ruby Bird is among the most unique of Oiva Toikka’s glass birds.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Three Glass Bird Sculptures
Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Three Glass Bird Sculptures

Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Three Glass Bird Sculptures

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice set of three decorative birds Hand-blown glass all three have engraved signatures on the bottom "O Toikka Nuutajarvi"  

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Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Two Art Glass Bird Sculptures by Oiva Toikka made for Iittala.
Two Art Glass Bird Sculptures by Oiva Toikka made for Iittala.

Two Art Glass Bird Sculptures by Oiva Toikka made for Iittala.

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Stockholm, SE

Two Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculptures, made for Iittala.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland

By Oiva Toikka, Iittala

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland.

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Oiva Toikka "Crow" Glass Bird, 1982, Handcrafted Finnish Design Icon
Oiva Toikka "Crow" Glass Bird, 1982, Handcrafted Finnish Design Icon

Oiva Toikka "Crow" Glass Bird, 1982, Handcrafted Finnish Design Icon

By Oiva Toikka, Iittala

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Oiva Toikka's "Crow" (Varis) is a stunning glass bird from his renowned "Birds" (Linnut) series, designed in 1982.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Ruby Red and Dark Maroon Mouth Blown Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1980s
Ruby Red and Dark Maroon Mouth Blown Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1980s

Ruby Red and Dark Maroon Mouth Blown Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka, 1980s

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

It's handmade in mouth blown glass with this stunning pattern of grey and red weaving through the bird's dark maroon body. It is in excellent original condition and marked. Mea...

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Vintage 1980s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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Toikka Glass Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of toikka glass birds available for sale. Each of these unique toikka glass birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and blown glass. There are all kinds of toikka glass birds available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Toikka glass birds made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Toikka Glass Birds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $379 on the low end and $1,028 highest priced.

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