Iittala Birds By Toikka. Brand new, direct from Iittala. Designed by Oiva Toikka. Handblown colored crystal glass decorated using special palette and filigree techniques. Piece carries artist’s signature and comes with collector’s tag in gift box Glass Blue. Bird measures 11″ H x 4″ W x 6 L. Birds by Toikka are mouthblown objects of art. Like the natural birds they represent, each bird is unique down to the minute detail. This gives every bird its very own distinct personality. Since Toikka’s tiny Flycatchers first took flight in 1972, a new bird has joined the flock every year. Oiva Toikka is one of the greatest names in Finnish design. His iconic collection of Iittala glass birds first took flight in 1972. Inspired by nature and Toikka’s passion for blown glass art, each bird is a unique art object. Handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory, the collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and Toikka’s hands-on-approach with his master craftsmen. One of the late Oiva Toikka’s most stunning and statuesque designs gets dressed in iittala’s soft and soothing shade called Sand. Inspired by the classic concept of a formal butler, the iittala Toikka Sand Butler greets you with a cordial demeanor and dapper appearance. He proudly wears his uniform of a dark dinner jacket with a flared out tail, but also stays true to his timeless style with stripes that accentuate his prim posture from head to toe. Impeccably groomed, his tuft of hair is artfully sculpted from opalescent, mouth-blown glass, and a long, pointed beak is the prominent feature of his face. His feet are firmly planted to a rounded base with a glossy finish, the result of his dedication to perfectly polished shoes. His strongest loyalty, however, lies in delighting you and your guests, who will surely be impressed by his handcrafted character. Display this statuesque stunner on its own or introduce him to the rest of your flock; he pairs especially well with his colleague “Waiter” in the same sandy hue. Each bird is individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks shop and carries the signature O. Toikka IITTALA on its base to ensure authenticity. There is more designer giftware and tableware available in our. We also welcome pick-ups if you are near our store at 1480 E. 86th Street in Indianapolis, IN. We will issue a credit immediately once the item is received and inspected. Once upon a time a young couple named Dick and Jane Bridgins worked in the display department at a local department store. Frustrated by the lack of modern design, they ventured away from the department store to bring a more contemporary style store to Indianapolis. They started The Accent Shop Inc. Today our store focuses more on bridal and gift registry items. We carry a wide range of dinnerware, flatware, glassware and serving pieces as well as cards, collectibles, jewelry, etc. Over the years we have grown in square footage as well as in staff. Some of our best customers have enjoyed working for us over the years and we like to think of them all as part of our family. We have also built close relationships with many of our long time vendors. Some of our reps have even been known to work for us too in the past. Our store is located at 1480 E. We have been honored as “The Best Gift Shop in Indy” and the Best Place to find a hostess gift. We take pride in our staff, our merchandise, and our special gift wraps. We want to offer you the best to be found in an independent specialty shop. We have done our best to display as accurately as possible the colors of the products shown on this website. However, because the colors you see will depend on your monitor, we cannot guarantee that your monitor’s display of any color will be accurate.