Nuutajärvi-Notsjö - Figurine - Long tailed duck - Glass

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Glass bird by Oiva Toikka, produced by Iittala Finland, titled Long tailed duck, in mid-century modern style, dimensions 24 cm (W) × 15 cm (H) × 11 cm (D), dating 1980–1990, signed at the base as O.Toikka Nuutajärvi with the original sticker; new and unused, with a small chip on the right tail that is hardly visible.

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Glass bird by glass artist Oiva Toikka (1929-2019), also known as 'Long Tailed Duck'. Made by Iittala Finland. Signed on the bottom (O.Toikka Nuutajärvi: see last photo) and with the original sticker. Dimensions: 24 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm. The bird is new; unfortunately, a small chip has appeared during unpacking on the right side of the tail. It is barely visible or not visible at all. It is also not visible in the photos.
It is carefully packed and shipped insured.

Over Oiva Toikka
After completing his training as a ceramic designer, he worked from 1956 to 1959 at Arabia in Helsinki. In 1963, he became the chief designer at the glassworks factory Iittala in Nuutajärvi. From 1973, he designed a famous series of glass birds, Birds by Toikka, which have become sought-after collectibles. His style is known for being bold and colorful. He described his work as 'baroque,' because one of the original meanings of this word is 'an unusual pearl.'
In 1970, Toikka won the Lunning Prize, and in 1992, the Kaj Franck Design Prize, named after his famous colleague designer Kaj Franck.

Glass bird by glass artist Oiva Toikka (1929-2019), also known as 'Long Tailed Duck'. Made by Iittala Finland. Signed on the bottom (O.Toikka Nuutajärvi: see last photo) and with the original sticker. Dimensions: 24 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm. The bird is new; unfortunately, a small chip has appeared during unpacking on the right side of the tail. It is barely visible or not visible at all. It is also not visible in the photos.
It is carefully packed and shipped insured.

Over Oiva Toikka
After completing his training as a ceramic designer, he worked from 1956 to 1959 at Arabia in Helsinki. In 1963, he became the chief designer at the glassworks factory Iittala in Nuutajärvi. From 1973, he designed a famous series of glass birds, Birds by Toikka, which have become sought-after collectibles. His style is known for being bold and colorful. He described his work as 'baroque,' because one of the original meanings of this word is 'an unusual pearl.'
In 1970, Toikka won the Lunning Prize, and in 1992, the Kaj Franck Design Prize, named after his famous colleague designer Kaj Franck.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Nuutajärvi-Notsjö
Style
Mid-century modern
Title
Long tailed duck
Country of Origin
Finland
Designer/Artist/Maker
Oiva Toikka
Material
Glass
Condition
As new - unused
Height
15 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated Period
1980-1990
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Objects sold
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