Oiva Toikka | Pair of Nuutajärvi Lady 2144 liqueur glasses

Overview
Pair of vintage clear glass liqueur glasses from the Lady series, model 2144, designed by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi Notsjö. The series was produced from 1967 to 1973 and is a rarer example of Toikka’s early table glass design.

The form is compact and sculptural, with a rounded bowl, a wide foot and a distinctive heavy stem. The stem gives the glasses their character: rounded, almost bead like in the centre, with a strong handmade feel and a playful balance between elegance and weight.

Design and Character
Oiva Toikka is one of Finland’s most influential glass designers of the twentieth century, known for his imaginative approach to form, colour and glass as a living material. In the Lady series, the expression is quieter than in his later art glass, but still recognisably personal.

These small glasses have a pleasing presence in the hand. The clear glass catches light through the thick stem and foot, giving the pieces a crisp, Nordic look. They work well as liqueur glasses, cordial glasses, small aperitif glasses or collectible Finnish design objects.

Details
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi Notsjö
Series: Lady
Model: 2144
Origin: Finland
Production period: 1967 to 1973
Material: Clear glass
Capacity: 6 cl
Quantity: 2 glasses

Measurements
Height: 9.5 cm

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Almost invisible traces of use only.

For Collectors and Use
A rare pair from the Lady series with a strong, memorable stem shape. Suitable for use, display or as a small addition to a collection of Finnish glass by Oiva Toikka and Nuutajärvi.