IITTALA Birds by Toikka Whooper Swan White

Brand: IITTALA
Model: Birds by Toikka Whooper Swan White
Designer: Oliva Toikka

Design pioneer Oiva Toikka’s iconic collection of Iittala glass birds combine his passion for nature and blown glass art. Each bird is unique down to the minute detail making it a truly one of a kind art object. Handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory, the collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and Toikka’s partnership with his master craftsmen. Birds by Toikka Whooper Swan is the national bird of Toikka’s native Finland. Her graceful, long-necked design honors Karelia, where the artist was born. The contrast of the snowy white glass body and dark beak enhances the elegant beauty of the bird.

Dimension: 330 x 210 mm

Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the great personas of Finnish glass design. He has gained a solid international reputation throughout his prolific career, which dates back to the 1950s, having worked with well-known designers and artists both in Finland and abroad.