{"product_id":"vase","title":"Vase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ex-text-01\"\u003eWhile there is no clear evidence regarding Nuutajärvi Boutique, based on various information currently available, it is presumed to be prototypes or works created for events that were sold only at the Nuutajärvi gallery\/shop in Helsinki during the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003eThe works feature a special sticker with a pink logo and \"Boutique\" printed in silver, and do not have cut signatures.\u003cbr\u003eIt is believed that this was also an opportunity to gauge reactions and receive feedback on the works purely as art, through the sale of prototypes without revealing the designers' names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ex-text-01\"\u003eThis is a large piece consisting of stacked cubes of different sizes.\u003cbr\u003eJudging from the style and later announced works, this piece is likely designed by Oiva Toikka.\u003cbr\u003e*In good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 48px;\" class=\"black-text-01\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOIVA TOIKKA｜1931–2019｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOiva Toikka was a Finnish designer and artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe studied ceramics at the Institute of Industrial Arts (Taideteollinen oppilaitos) under Elsa Elenius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating in 1956, he began his career as a designer at Arabia and transferred to the art department six months later. In 1958 he held his first solo exhibition, presenting works including humorous and powerful animal motifs. The exhibition was well received and brought a fresh perspective to the Finnish ceramics scene of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 he left Arabia to support his family and continued his design activities while teaching at several schools. In 1963 he joined Nuutajärvi as a glass designer, where he worked for many decades until 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom serial products to unique pieces, Toikka brought rich narratives and free imagination to the medium of glass. While Nordic design was often characterized by functionalism and rationality, he pursued forms that embraced humor, fantasy and elements of chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis activities extended far beyond ceramics and glass to include textile print design, graphic design, exhibition design and work for opera and stage productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis many honors include the Lunning Prize (1970), the Pro Finlandia Medal (1980), and the Kaj Franck Design Prize (1992).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OIVA TOIKKA","offers":[{"title":"CLEAR \/ OIVA048","offer_id":48594875646192,"sku":null,"price":220000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/OIVA048_1.jpg?v=1765866364","url":"https:\/\/elephant-life.com\/en\/products\/vase","provider":"ELEPHANT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}