Kastehelmi dish by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi
This orange-brown "Kastehelmi" dish was designed in 1964 by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland.
"Kastehelmi" means dewdrop. All elements in this series have a typical relief of glass "dewdrops" of different sizes on the outside, in concentric circles.
This iconic glassware was originally produced by the Finnish companies Nuutajarvi and later Arabia. Since 2010 Kastehelmi is again available through Iittala, in a new, modern range of colours.
This specific model has a raised edge, making it a cute serving dish, but also looks great as a jewelry dish or coaster under a bottle.
This plate is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
About the designer:
Finnish glass designer Oiva Toikka (1931 - 2019) is mainly a creator of Finnish design companies Nuutajärvi and Iittala. Originally trained as a ceramicist at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, he began designing glass later in life. His best-known designs are the 'Kastehelmi' and 'Flora' dinnerware collections from the 1960s and the 'Pioni' and 'Krouvi' collections from the 1970s.
About the products:
The Finnish Nuutajärvi glassworks was founded in 1793 and produced hand-blown window glass and bottles. They later became known for their craftsmanship and collaboration with design companies in Finland. The company was bought by the Wärtsila Group in 1950 and later became part of Hackman Tabletop Oy, which also absorbed the porcelain company Arabia. Nuutajarvi also merged with the well-known Iittala in 1988, which in turn was taken over by the Italian Ali SpA in 2004. The old factory remained operational and was the oldest, still operating glassworks in Finland until its closure in 2014.
TRAVEL TIP: Nuutajarvi Glass Village is still home to the Nuutajarvi Glass School and is open to visitors all year round. It is located in Urjala Municipality, along the Turku-Tampere highway. Designers continue to create original works to keep the tradition alive.
Period: 1964-1978
Design: Oiva Toikka
Brand: Nuutajarvi
Made in: Finland EU
Carefully selected in: Zierikzee NL
Material: pressed glass
Condition: very good vintage condition
Dimensions:
Diameter: 15cm
Height: 2.5cm