Oiva Toikka – Glass Owls from Nuutajärvi and Iittala
Oiva Toikka’s glass owls are among his most beloved and well-known works of art. Find your favorite among his owls from Nuutajärvi and Iittala or learn more about them in our overview.
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Overview of Oiva Toikka’s Owls
Oiva Toikka’s owls have become iconic pieces for glass collectors all over the world. Every bird is mouth-blown and handcrafted, giving it distinctive character and color variations.This overview encompasses Oiva’s owls from the first ones at Nuutajärvi in the 1980s to the contemporary birds at Iittala. Over the years, a few special owls have been made, but we only present those from normal production.
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Huuhkaja (Eagle Owl), 1984–1985, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Pearl Owl, 1984–1985, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Lapinpöllö (Lapplands Owl), 1984–1985, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Helmipöllö (Tengman’s Owl), 1997–1998, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Riihipöllö (Barn Owl), 1997–, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Pikkupöllö (Owlet), 2004–, height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Riihipöllön Poikanen (Little Barn Owl), 2006–, height 7 cm / 2.8 in
Uhuu, 2009–, height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Lumipöllö (Snowy Owl), 2013 , height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Nokipöllö (Sooty Owl), 2013, 16 cm / 6.3 in
Polar Night Owl Male, 2015, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Polar Night Owl Female, 2015, 15 cm / 5.9 in
Sarvipöllö (Long-Eared Owl), 2015–, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Nuutajärvi signature
Iittala signature
Please visit our Oiva Toikka page to view all his objects.