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Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala Sieppo bird

Oiva Toikka – Sieppo (Flycatcher) from Nuutajärvi and Iittala

Oiva Toikka’s Sieppo (Flycatcher) birds are among his most beloved and well-known figurines. They were launched in 1972 with swelling shapes, unicolored bodies, and joyous expressions. Find your favorite among Oiva’s flycatchers or learn more about them in our overview.

An Overview of Oiva Toikka’s Sieppo (Flycatcher) Birds

Oiva Toikka’s Sieppo (Flycatcher) birds have become iconic pieces for glass collectors all over the world. They were launched in 1972 with swelling shapes, unicolored bodies, and contrasting heads. In the first years, they were crafted at the Nuutajärvi glassworks, but then production moved to the Iittala glassworks.

The flycatcher comes in two versions: footed with wings, and non-footed without wings. It is quite small in length (about 8 cm / 3.1 in) but with a big personality. Every bird is mouth-blown and handcrafted, giving it a unique touch. Which Oiva Toikka flycatcher is your favorite?

Sieppo Birds 1972–1978

Non-footed, height 8 cm / 3.1 in

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher red / Sieppo punainen

Flycatcher red / Sieppo punainen

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher amethyst / Sieppo ametisti

Flycatcher amethyst / Sieppo ametisti

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher yellow / Sieppo keltainen

Flycatcher yellow / Sieppo keltainen

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher green / Sieppo vihreä

Flycatcher green / Sieppo vihreä

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher brown / Sieppo ruskea

Flycatcher brown / Sieppo ruskea

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher blue / Sieppo sininen

Flycatcher blue / Sieppo sininen

Footed, height 12 cm / 4.7 in

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher green with orange beak / Sieppo ja vihreii oranssinokkainen

Flycatcher green/ Sieppo vihreä

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher red / Sieppo punainen

Flycatcher red / Sieppo punainen

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher light yellow / Sieppo vaaleankeltainen

Flycatcher light yellow / Sieppo vaaleankeltainen

Sieppo Birds 1995–1996

Non-footed, height 8 cm / 3.1 in

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher blue with green beak /sininen ja vihreti nokka

Flycatcher blue / Sieppo sininen

Footed, height 12 cm / 4.7 in

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher blue with lilac beak and wings / lila nokka ja siivet

Flycatcher blue / Sieppo sininen

Sieppo Birds 2003–2004

Four non-footed Sieppo birds in wooden box, height 8 cm / 3.1 in

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher red with blue beak

Flycatcher red

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher blue with green beak

Flycatcher blue

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher clear blue with blue beak

Flycatcher clear blue

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher black with metallic beak

Flycatcher black

Sieppo Birds 2021–

Non-footed, height 8 cm / 3.1 in

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher mossgreen with copper beak

Flycatcher mossgreen

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher rain with red beak

Flycatcher rain

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher cupper with lemon yellow beak

Flycatcher copper

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher salmon pink with blue beak

Flycatcher salmon pink

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher lemon yellow with copper beak

Flycatcher lemon yellow

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Iittala bird Flycatcher clear

Flycatcher clear

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