Get the best deals on iittala other scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online. Available in a fresh range of colours inspired by nature, iittala kastehelmi is the perfect addition to any home. The iittala kastehelmi bowl and plate sets were designed by oiva toikka as part of the kastehelmi collection. Rare oiva toikka vintage kastehelmi clear 5 ashtray nuutajarvi iittala finland. The best online selection of small objects iittala. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. He has worked in the performing arts for as long as he has in glass. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Iittala kastehelmi aqua tumblers, set2 pieces by oiva toikka.
Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouthblown glass creations to life. The kastehelmi 9ounce bowl has a versatile design allowing it to be used in casual and formal settings. Professor oiva 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. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Oiva toikka kastehelmis glass droplet design brings the outdoors in. Iittalas kastehelmi tumblers are part of the popular glass collection designed by oiva toikka. Drawing from nature and his passion for art glass, toikka has created more than 400 birds over the last forty years. Find great deals on ebay for iittala kastehelmi and iittala kastehelmi plate. These vases are a playful take on oiva toikka s famous kastehelmi drinking glasses.
He has achieved success as an artist and created glass sculptures and installations, among others. His imaginative, colorful and bold art deviates from the common streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. Iittala other scandinavian art glass for sale ebay. Originally released in 1964, oiva toikka s kastehelmi series was reissued in 2010. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. Iittala kastehelmi tumbler 30 cl, 2 pcs, aqua finnish design shop. One, if not the most recognizable names in finnish glass design, oiva toikka s boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. Toikka sai idean kastehelmen lasipisaroilla koristellusta pinnasta, kun han halusi. Oiva toikka one, if not the most recognizable names in finnish glass design, oiva toikkas boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights.
The idea of using droplets of glass as decoration came to toikka when he was thinking of ways of covering the joint marks left on the surface of pressed glass pieces by the production process. Oiva toikka glass from iittala and nuutajarvi mother sweden. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Moss green glass kastehelmi aqua vase with raised dot pattern at sides and brand stamp at underside, designed by oiva toikka, manufactured by iittala. See more ideas about glass art, nordic design and glass. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala. Its designs today combine function with style, making glass that people want to collect and treasure. The first glass birds of birds by toikka collection were designed in 1972 by professor oiva toikka, renowned for his unique contribution to finnish art glass over the past halfcentury. Through longstanding collaborations with designers such as alvar aalto, kaj franck, timo sarpaneva, tapio wirkkala and oiva toikka, iittala developed a philosophy on which a unique, complex manufacturing process was established. Iittala kastehelmi cake stand large at make designed objects. Delicate and as fresh as a dewy scandinavian morning, the iittala kastehelmi collection brings a bit of the outdoors into any space. Buy oiva toikkas glass from iittala and nuutajarvi.
Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. Iittala kastehelmi tealight, light glass, candle holder, lantern, glass, cranberry, 6. Iittala kastehelmi glass votive range by oiva toikka. Each one is handcrafted so every piece is an original and as creator of these birds for over 35 years. Oiva toikan rakastettua kastehelmisarjaa voidaan pitaa suomalaisen. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouth. Make offer set of 5 iittala oiva toikka flora blue 514 tumbler glass set iittala flora bowls, juice tumbler, oiva toikka design finland glass, nice. Find your favorite among oiva s birds and art glass from nuutajarvi and iittala, or learn more about him by reading the biography. About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. Beautiful reflections are created around the votive when there is a. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. Oiva toikka stands apart from the group who created the golden age of finnish design in the postwar years.
In 1964 toikkas aim was to design a pattern that would conceal. The surface of the clear glass sparkles like morning dewdrops. The dewdrop design was created in 1964 as part of a. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Iittala oiva toikka kastehelmi clear dinner service sallad. Iittala kastehelmi design oiva toikka, 1964 scandinavia design.
In 1964 toikkas aim was to design a pattern that would conceal the joint. Iittala glass kastehelmi votive finland seville orange. Oiva toikka glass bird common teal female tavitar from iittala. Birds by oiva toikka 1972 iittala art glass red cardinal. Kastehelmi votive rain dark blue, home decor and lighting. Designed by oiva toikka and made from pressed glass, the kastehelmi, finnish for dew drop, range features circles of bubbles pressed into the glass to produce a beautiful range of glassware. The flame through the bubble casts interesting and exciting shapes of light onto the table surface. Oiva passed away at the age of 87 this past april 22, 2019. With the same shape but in a much larger scale, the design can now house the stems of you.
See more ideas about glass art, glass and glass design. Birds by toikka art glass bird common teal female nuttajarvi. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. The item birds by oiva toikka 1972 iittala art glass red cardinal with original box is in sale since sunday, december 1, 2019. The kastehelmi glass set of 2 was created by oiva toikka for the finnish label iittala. A new finnish glass bird has joined the collection annually since 1972. Kastehelmi means dewdrop in finnish, and the collection is often called iittala dewdrop. Oiva toikkas limitless imagination combined with his sophisticated knowledge of glass, has made it possible for him and iittala glassblowers to create little miracles of life. Like their counterparts in nature, each unique glass bird has its own personality. Toikka s individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish design aesthetics. Nuutajarvi notsjo glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. Buy iittala kastehelmi design oiva toikka, 1964 the finnish name dewdrop refers to the circles of bubbles in the pressed glass. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design.
The classic kastehelmi range by oiva toikka has become one of the most popular ranges in the iittala collection. Iittala birds by toikka blue bird finnish design shop. Kastehelmi was designed in 1964, when trendy glass tableware was entering finnish homes. These three sought clarity in shape that was as timeless, organic and cool as scandinavian nature, their primary source of inspiration. Iittalas kastehelmi plate is part of the popular glass collection designed by oiva toikka. Toikkas individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. Learn more about the piece and artist, and place an advance bid now. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the worlds leading glass artists. Kastehelmi which is finnish for dewdrop evolved from a technical challenge when toikka started using glass droplets to cover joint marks left on the surface of pressed glass pieces. Iittala kastehelmi lautanen 248 mm, grey finnish design shop. Oiva toikkas blue bird is a delicate blue glass bird who joined iittalas bird family in 1991.