Capercaille Figurine

The collection of decorative bird figurines by Professor Oiva Toikki is one of the most well-known collectible series and ranks among the design canon. The small works of art designed by the Finnish classicist, who specialises in glass products, captivate with their wealth of colours, patterns and the masterful precision of the material. The designer, thoroughly familiar with the techniques of working with glass, has created a series of unique proposals based on and inspired by the beauty of nature. Each piece in the Birds by Toikka collection has been handcrafted by experienced artisans at the Nuutajärvi glassworks in Finland.
Capercaille is a figurine inspired by a male capercaillie. The rich colours of the plumage make the figurine a unique product. The body of the bird is made of green glass, which turns metallic blue in strong light; this part has a clearly defined pattern of rows of feathers. The wing cover is dark brown transparent glass decorated with opaque stripes. The bird's head is made of red transparent glass, sprouting an orange transparent beak. The Capercaille is a perfect illustration of the advanced techniques used at Nuutajärvi to create bird figurines.