Oiva Toikka (1964) Kastehelmi from Nuutajärvi and Iittala
An Overview of Oiva Toikka’s Kastehelmi Series
Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) has designed many classics for the Finnish glassworks of Nuutajärvi and Iittala. One of the most well-known series is Kastehelmi (Dewdrops) from 1964. It consists of uni-colored utility glass with a spherical relief pattern and joyous expression.
Nuutajärvi manufactured Kastehelmi until 1988 in eight colors: blue, brown, clear, dark green, gray, light green, red, and turquoise. In 1995–1996, a few plates and bowls made a comeback on the American market. Since 2010, Iittala manufactures the series with the addition of new models and colors designed by Oiva.
Which Kastehelmi object is your favorite?
Kastehelmi Models for Nuutajärvi in 1964–1988
Plate, diameter 9 cm / 3.5 in
Plate, diameter 14 cm / 5.5 in
Plate, diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in. (In production also 2010–)
Plate, diameter 26 cm / 10.2 in
Plate with wide rim, diameter 31 cm / 12.2 in
Plate, diameter 31,5 cm / 12.4 in. (In production also 2010–)
Bowl, diameter 8,5 cm / 3.3 in
Bowl, diameter 11 cm / 4.3 in. (In production also 2010–)
Bowl, diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Bowl, diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in
Bowl, diameter 25 cm / 9.8 in
Mug, length 10 cm / 3.9 in
Candleholder, diameter 8 cm / 3.1 in
Candleholder / Vase, height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Creamer, length 10 cm / 3.9 in
Cookie dish, diameter 31,5 cm / 12.4 in. (In production also 2010–, but with a relief pattern on the foot.)
An example of a Kastehelmi original box
An example of a Kastehelmi original box
The Kastehelmi pattern
Kastehelmi Stickers
Kastehelmi sticker for Nuutajärvi in 1964–1988
Kastehelmi sticker for Nuutajärvi in 1964–1988
Kastehelmi sticker for Iittala in 2010–
Kastehelmi Colors for Nuutajärvi in 1964–1988
Clear
Red
Light green
Dark green
Blue
Brown
Gray
Turquoise