Toikka Mediator Dove
by Oiva Toikka from Iittala
toikka mediator dove
Design Oiva Toikka, 1972
Hand blown art glass
Made in Finland by iittala
As a universal symbol of peace, it's only fitting that the Mediator Dove strikes a perfect balance between simple and harmonious design. A fine example of Iittala's expert glassblowing, the individually handmade bird is entirely translucent, allowing onlookers a unique peek inside.
Oiva Toikka created each Birds by Toikka glass bird in close cooperation with glassblowers, first at the Nuutajärvi glass factory and later at the Iittala glass factory. A real bird inspires each of these birds, but they embody Toikka's inexhaustible imagination and artistic approach to glass.
Professor Oiva Toikka is one of the greatest names in Finnish glass art. 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.
Toikka's birds embody Iittala's commitment to craftsmanship and imagination, deviating from the streamlined aesthetic of Scandinavian design in imaginative, rich and bold ways, earning international praise. Each design incorporates new color combinations and techniques for one-of-a-kind beauty that is collected by people of refined taste worldwide. 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 mouth blown at the Iittala Glass Factory.
6.5" w | 4.5" h
Hand blown art glass
Made in Finland by iittala
As a universal symbol of peace, it's only fitting that the Mediator Dove strikes a perfect balance between simple and harmonious design. A fine example of Iittala's expert glassblowing, the individually handmade bird is entirely translucent, allowing onlookers a unique peek inside.
Oiva Toikka created each Birds by Toikka glass bird in close cooperation with glassblowers, first at the Nuutajärvi glass factory and later at the Iittala glass factory. A real bird inspires each of these birds, but they embody Toikka's inexhaustible imagination and artistic approach to glass.
Professor Oiva Toikka is one of the greatest names in Finnish glass art. 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.
Toikka's birds embody Iittala's commitment to craftsmanship and imagination, deviating from the streamlined aesthetic of Scandinavian design in imaginative, rich and bold ways, earning international praise. Each design incorporates new color combinations and techniques for one-of-a-kind beauty that is collected by people of refined taste worldwide. 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 mouth blown at the Iittala Glass Factory.
6.5" w | 4.5" h
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Oiva Toikka
Oiva Toikka is one of the great names in Finnish glass. His imaginative glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of Nordic design. The Birds collection is Toikka’s best-known work.
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