Iittala Birds by Toikka Bird of the Year 2018 Pilot 22x9.2cm
Supplier: Iittala
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Material: Glass
Dimensions: 22x9.2cm
The Bird of the Year 2018 was called Pilot and is inspired by seafaring with its clear blue tones. Each bird is signed with “O. Toikka IITTALA 2018”.
Oiva Toikka is one of the most famous names in Finnish design and in 1972 he started work on "Birds By Toikka" for iittala. A flock of birds that has grown every year Toikka has together shaped over 400 hundred birds over forty years. The collection combines a rich understanding of glassblowing techniques and tradition. All birds are handmade and each bird is therefore completely unique. A favorite for many glass collectors, they fit nicely as a colorful sculpture in the office or at home.
Iittala
Iittala started in 1881 as a glass factory in the town of Iittala in Finland. Iittala's design values are based on the progressive philosophy of its design pioneers. The name of Aino and Alvar Aalto has been connected to Iittala since the beginning. Alvar Aalto wanted to "free" glass from geometric form and create an impression of organic, living forms. Aino and Alvar Aalto believed that objects should be essential, beautiful, useful and democratically accessible to everyone.
