The Iittala Birds collection was created by Oiva Toikka, an internationally renowned artist and one of the greatest names in Finnish glass. His imagination and Iittala’s skilled Finnish glassblowers have created these magical glass birds for over 30 years. All of the Toikka birds are highly collectable, individually made, mouth-blown pieces of art.
In 2010, Oiva Toikka will have worked with the same company for 50 years, and to celebrate this milestone he has designed a special collection of pieces that is sure to further cement his reputation. Toikka’s anniversary bird is the magnificent Ladybird, which features drops of gold lustre alongside more familiar black and clear glass. Dressed to the nines, the glittering bird looks as if she is just about to leave for a grand ball. Each Ladybird is handmade at Iittala’s famous glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland and carries “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi” mark ensuring authenticity. The size may vary. Numberered 1-10.