• Huuhkaja, Birds by Toikka, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, バーズ・バイ・トイッカ, オイバ・トイッカ, ヌータヤルヴィ, 버드 바이 토이까, 오이바 토이카, 누우타야르비 - Royal SiO2
  • Huuhkaja, Birds by Toikka, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi, バーズ・バイ・トイッカ, オイバ・トイッカ, ヌータヤルヴィ, 버드 바이 토이까, 오이바 토이카, 누우타야르비 - Royal SiO2
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Huuhkaja, Birds by Toikka, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi

Huuhkaja, Birds by Toikka, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi

The Details
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Object: Glass bird / Art glass
Model: Huuhkaja / Eagle owl
Series: Birds by Toikka
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi
Period of Manufacture: 1984-1985
Material: Glass
Technique: Free-blowing
Color: Light brown to ivory base, brown vertical brush strokes.
Width: 100 mm
Length: 100 mm
Height: 175 mm 
Weight: 680 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Engraved signature "Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Royal SiO2 Exclusive.

The Story
Oiva Toikka’s "Huuhkaja" (1984–1985) is the first and rare owl model in the Nuutajärvi iconic "Birds by Toikka" series. This limited-production piece is a valuable addition to any collection, skillfully bridging Nordic design heritage and contemporary interiors. Each bird is a unique, handcrafted character and part of Toikka’s first series of three owls: Toikka did not aim for scientifically accurate replicas, but used the artisan’s touch to imbue the bird with a playful, almost human-like expression, which—combined with hand-painted eyes and a brown-cream plumage pattern—makes this specific model a true gem for collectors.

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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.

(Photo source: Kalevi Pöyhönen)