Vintage Iittala Finland Glass Bird “Mountain Redstart”, after Oiva Toikka – 18 cm
Vintage Iittala Finland Glass Bird “Mountain Redstart”, after Oiva Toikka – 18 cm
Evoking the rich plumage of a mountain redstart, this vintage Iittala glass bird combines sculptural form with typically bold Finnish colour.
Mouth‑blown in Finland in the Mountain Redstart colourway, the bird has a matte russet body shading to amber at the tail, overlaid with a satin‑black back and neck, and accented by white wing patches and cap. The stylised, weighty form is instantly recognisable as part of Iittala’s celebrated bird designs after Oiva Toikka.
Unsigned, as is common on later production, the base retains the original red iittala Finland*label and shows only light shelf wear consistent with careful display.
A striking piece of Scandinavian art glass for a windowsill, credenza or design collection.
- Maker: Iittala, Finland
- Design: “Mountain Redstart”, after an original *Birds by Toikka* model by Oiva Toikka
- Material: Mouth‑blown coloured glass with satin/matte finish
- Dimensions: approx. 18 cm long x 9 cm high (7 x 3½ in)
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Markings: Original *iittala Finland* paper label to base
An excellent gift for lovers of Scandinavian design, bird motifs and mid‑century–inspired glass.
Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips or cracks. Light rubbing and scuffing to the underside from normal display.
Origin: Finland
Time Period: c.1990s–2000s
Historical Context
Historical Context
The form and palette follow Oiva Toikka’s celebrated *Birds by Toikka* series, launched in 1972 at the Nuutajärvi glassworks (later integrated into Iittala). Toikka (1931–2019) is one of the key figures in post‑war Finnish glass, known for playful, sculptural forms and inventive colour layering rather than strict functionalism.
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