Oiva Toikka (1989) Granit from Rörstrand
An Overview of Oiva Toikka’s Granit Series from Rörstrand
Oiva Toikka is mainly associated with his internationally recognized glass art. But he first studied ceramics at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki. From time to time, he returned to this material when working for companies in Finland and Sweden.
One of the most well-known of his ceramic series is Granit (Granite) for the Swedish Rörstrand company. It was designed in 1989 and consisted of four bowls and one vase. They were made of porcelain with polychrome stone like decor and four-sided base or top. Each model came in a limited edition of 150. Granit shares these models with the Granat series.
The bases are marked with the Rörstrand symbol, Sweden, and Oiva Toikka. Which of the Granit objects is your favorite?
Bowl ”Liten källa” (Small Source), length 12 cm / 4.7 in
Bowl ”Stor källa” (Large Source), length 18 cm / 7.1 in
Bowl ”Liten korg” (Small Basket), length 11 cm / 4.3 in
Bowl ”Stor korg” (Large Basket), length 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Original box of a Granit object
The polychrome Granit decor
The red Granat decor that shares models with Granit
Lower side of a Granit object