iittala Toikka Mari

Each year iittala produces a special, limited edition Finnfest bird. For 2019, only 300 Toikka Cardinals were produced, making it a collectors piece in itself. Detroit, MI was home to the annual FinnFest in 2019. The Cardinal was chosen due to many Northern cardinals flocking to the Michigan region during parts of the year.

• Brand: iittala
• Designer: Oiva Toikka
• Material: Mouth-blown Finnish glass
• Measurements: 8-1/2" L x 5-3/4" H (22 x 15 cm)
• Country: Designed in Finland, Made in Finland
• Signed: O. Toikka IITTALA FinnFest 2019
• Limited Edition: While supplies last

Oiva Toikka is a legend of Finnish design. His iconic Iittala glass birds fuse Toikka’s passion for nature and blown glass art. Every bird has its own personality making it a one of a kind art object. Handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory, the collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions. Birds by Toikka Queenfisher’s sturdy shape radiates strength wherever she nests. Sea blue glass combined with darker blue accents accentuate her strong body. A rich red beak adds vibrant detail.

Design legend Oiva Toikka’s iconic collection of Iittala glass birds took flight in 1972. Combining Toikka’s passion for nature and for blown glass art, each bird has its own personality making it a one of a kind art object. Handmade 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 Ruby Bird is the center of attention wherever she lands. Her regal shape is accentuated with a translucent glass in a rich red color dotted with lustrous spots that pick up light brilliantly.