Amazing estate find1970s set of 10 Arabia Finland drinking glasses
Designed by Oiva Toikka, in the Fauna pattern, mouthblown with textural creatures
Hard to find cordial/shot or small juice glasses in the Fauna pattern by Oiva Toikka of Nuutajarvi Notsjo, we think this is model no. 166
Manufactured from 1970-1976
The Fauna pattern is rare with a variety of African Animals such as Lions and HIppos, and an Eve
Nuutajarvi Notsjo was established in 1793, in Urjala, Finland, by Jacob Wilhelm de Pont and Harald Furnhjelm, originally making window glass + bottles. the company changed hands several times until it was bought by the Wartsila Group in 1950. Kaj Franck was made art director, a position he held until 1976. Other designers at Nuutajarvi include Oiva Toikka, Heikki Orvola, Saara Hopea, and Runnar Engblom. Nuutajarvi merged with Iittala in 1988, and Nuutajarvi glass is currently marketed under the Iittala name.
Measures 2-1/8" tall
Pre-owned, good condition, no cracks or chips, two retain Arabia stickers