• Annual cube 1981, Annual Cube, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, オイバ・トイッカ, ヌータヤルヴィ, 오이바 토이카, 누우타야르비 - Royal SiO2
  • Annual cube 1981, Annual Cube, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, オイバ・トイッカ, ヌータヤルヴィ, 오이바 토이카, 누우타야르비 - Royal SiO2
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Annual cube 1981, Annual Cube, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi

Annual cube 1981, Annual Cube, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi

The Details
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Object: Glass cube / Art glass
Model: Annual cube 1981
Series: Annual Cube
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi
Date of Manufacture: 1981
Material: Glass
Technique: Paperweight 
Color: Multicolored
Width: 76 mm
Length: 67 mm
Height: 83 mm 
Weight: 1090 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: "Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi 1981".
Numbered: 1x/1000
Keyword: Royal SiO2 Exclusive. Limited edition.

The Story
Introduced in 1977, Annual Cube (Vuosikuutio) became one of Oiva Toikka's most celebrated and enduring art glass series. Each year, Toikka created a new limited-edition cube with a completely unique internal composition, transforming the same geometric form into an entirely new sculptural work. The 1981 Annual Cube reflects Toikka's fascination with organic structures and the endless creative possibilities of glass. Encased within a crystal-clear cube, its intricate composition invites the viewer to discover new details and changing perspectives as light passes through the sculpture. Produced at Nuutajärvi and individually signed and numbered, the Annual Cubes have become milestones in Finnish art glass. Today, each edition is appreciated as a unique chapter in Oiva Toikka's artistic legacy and remains highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

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Oiva Toikka

Oiva Kalervo Toikka (1931–2019). One of the most imaginative figures in Finnish design, Oiva Toikka transformed glass into a world of colour, movement and storytelling. After graduating in ceramics from the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki in 1956, he began his career at Arabia before joining Nuutajärvi Glassworks in 1963, where he spent the rest of his distinguished career. Refusing to follow strict functionalism, Toikka embraced experimentation, creating both innovative everyday glassware and extraordinary art glass. His iconic Kastehelmi, Flora, Pioni and Krouvi collections became enduring design classics, while his legendary Birds by Toikka series, launched in 1972, grew into more than 400 individually handcrafted birds, each mouth-blown and unique. Beyond glass, Toikka also designed textiles, stage sets and costumes, bringing the same playful imagination to every medium. Honoured with the Pro Finlandia Medal, the Kaj Franck Design Prize and the Prince Eugen Medal, he remains one of Finland's most influential designers, admired worldwide for his boundless creativity, technical mastery and unmistakable artistic vision.

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