Vuorileppälintu, Birds by Toikka, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi

The Details
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Object: Glass bird / Art glass
Model: Vuorileppälintu / Mountain Redstart
Series: Birds by Toikka
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi
Period of Manufacture: 1994-2007
Material: Glass
Technique: Free-blowing
Color: Matte bird with red body, black neck/shawl, white wing spot, white head and gloss black beak.
Width: 170 mm
Length: 75 mm
Height: 95 mm 
Weight: 505 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Engraved signature "O.Toikka Nuutajärvi".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Scandinavian design, Finnish glass.

The Story
Oiva Toikka’s 1994 "Vuorileppälintu" (Mountain Redstart) is one of the most artistically distinctive models in the "Birds by Toikka" collection, standing out from classic glossy birds with its technically demanding matte finish. This masterpiece combines matte and glossy surfaces, creating a bold visual contrast between the reddish body, the black "vest," and the white details, reflecting Toikka’s bold stylistic explorations in the 1990s. As it was produced for a limited period and is found on the secondary market far less frequently than standard "Birds by Toikka" pieces, it is highly valued by collectors. Due to its rarity, unique finish, and the rising value of Oiva Toikka’s work on the design market, this piece offers collectors long-term investment value.