Vintage glass vase from the Vilja series, designed by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi in the 1980s–1990s. The vase has a sculptural form with a narrow waist and flaring mouth, creating an elegant hourglass silhouette. Vertical textured lines spiral slightly around the surface, catching and reflecting light in a subtle way.
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Maker: Nuutajärvi, Finland
Series: Vilja
Period: 1980s–1990s
Material: Clear pressed glass
Height: 17 cm
Diameter: 7–9 cm
Condition Excellent vintage condition with very light traces of age.
Why buy vintage glass by Oiva Toikka?
Oiva Toikka is a Scandinavian design legend. For many years he worked for the Nuutajärvi art glassworks.
He equally successful worked with both laconic and decorative forms. His items are often unusual and impulsive.
Oiva Toikka has worked as a designer for over 50 years. During this time, he received worldwide recognition: Finland's highest award in the field of culture, Pro Finlandia, similar, the Swedish Prince Eugene medal; became a professor of Arts in his country and in Sweden.
