IITTALA MEDIATOR DOVE

Finnish design legend Oiva Toikka’s iconic collection of Iittala glass birds took flight in 1972. Combining his passion for nature and blown glass art, each bird is unique. This gives every bird its own personality making it a one of a kind art object. Mouthblown and handmade at the Iittala Glass Factory, the collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and Toikka’s partnership with his master craftsmen. Birds by Toikka Mediator Dove is a universal symbol of peace that strikes a harmonious balance between simplicity and beautiful design. Her elegant body is made entirely of translucent glass covered with soft, wavy ridges that resemble feathers.

Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the greatest names in Finnish design. His iconic collection of Birds by Toikka first took flight back in 1972 at the Nuutajärvi glass factory with the creation of his small glass Flycatchers. Since then hundreds of new birds have joined the flock. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without Toikka’s hands-on-approach at the glassworks and his keen understanding of each employee’s skills. Today, each glass bird is handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory.

Manufactured at Iittala glass factory. Material: glass. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.