FinnFest 2017 takes place in FinnStyle's home city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where one could catch a glimpse of a Blackburnian Warbler before it migrates for autumn. Beautiful fall colors are part of the bird's telltale appearance, with its yellow head and orange throat. Toikka captures this vivid plumage beautifully in his artful interpretation and leaves the distinctive black and white tail as a unique mark of each master glassblower. Just like in nature, no two are quite alike, making your iittala Toikka Blackburnian Warbler - FinnFest 2017 Bird a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
First founded as a glassworks company in 1881, iittala is now a leading company in modern Finnish design producing a range of dinnerware, glassware and art pieces. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Finn or fan of Finnish design that doesn’t recognize the iittala logo, designed by Timo Sarpane... More iittala
One, if not the most recognizable names in Finnish glass design, Oiva Toikka’s boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. Best known for his Birds collection for iittala, he brings mouth-blown glass creations to life. Each one is hand-crafted so every piece is an original and... More Oiva Toikka