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Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
stylish ceiling lamp has a classic look at first sight, but upon closer inspection, it reveals its modern
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp from Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Ceiling lamp from Finland. Brass and perforated metal shades.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp from Finland
Ceiling Lamp from Finland
H 26.38 in Dm 21.26 in
Ceiling Lamp, Anonymous, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, anonymous, Finland. 1960s. Painted metal and acrylic. Dimensions: H: 42 cm/ 16 1/2
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceiling Lamp, Anonymous, Finland, 1960s
Ceiling Lamp, Anonymous, Finland, 1960s
H 16.54 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Monumental Paavo Tynell Commissioned Ceiling Lamp, In Brass and Fabric, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This faboulus ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell is exceptionally large. It's almost 1 meter in diameter
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Finnish Design Ceiling Lamps by iValo, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps designed and manufactured by iValo in Finland during the 1970s. Lightings are
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Ceiling Lamp Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland. 1955. Copper. Unique. Provenance: Villa
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Kai Ruokonen "Intima Ceiling Lamp", Lynx, Finland 1970's
By Kai Finnmark
Located in Espoo, FI
1970s. The lamp was produced by his own manufacturing company, Lynx Oy. According to Mr Ruokonen
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Lamps for Taito, Finland 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
, including this pair of rare milk glass ceiling lamps with the model number “2033”. These lamps embody the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Ceiling Lamp "YH2" Leo Forell , Taito Oy Finland 1960
By Itsu
Located in Paris, FR
very rare lamp YH2 midcentury painted metal copper and teak, good condition. electrification not
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Set of Three Ceiling Lamps, Anonymous, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three ceiling lamps/chandeliers, anonymous, Finland. 1960´s. Brass. Dimensions: H: 166 cm
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamps designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland. Price is listed
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland ca 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
-quality. This Valinte Oy ceiling or plafond lamp is a commendable example of the Finnish design
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamps designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s Lacquered metal. H: 21 cm / 8 1/8
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Itsu, Finland 1950s, Two Available
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
One flush mount ceiling light. Designed and manufactured in Finland in the 1950s. Black and white
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s. Lacquered metal. Dimensions: H: 21
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950's. Lacquered metal. Dimensions H
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy , Finland
By Paavo Tynell, Gino Sarfatti, Idman
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland in the late 1940s. The
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20th Century Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Model 1995 Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamps model 1995 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland. Measure
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Rare Ceiling Lamp by Idman Oy Finland 1959-1961
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Espoo, FI
Rare ceiling lamp by Tapio Wirkkala with perforated brass shade and satin lacquered metal body
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape, Finland, c. 1950
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in New York City, NY
lines and a brass shade that's quintessentially Finnish. This ceiling light is reminiscent of the work
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

"Kuli" Copper Ceiling Lamp by Svea Winkler for Orno, Finland, 1960s
By Orno Oy, Svea Winkler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling light designed by Svea Winkler. Produced in Finland by Orno. Copper metal shade and acrylic
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lamp is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, a truly
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp A622b - Early Version - Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1950s
By Artek, Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed the A622B lamp in 1953 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki, and
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Four Organic Relief Copper Ceiling Lamp by Aimo Tukiainen Finland, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four brutalist copper hanging lamps 'Moonlight', designed by the Finnish sculptor Aimo Tukiainen in
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9029 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model 9029 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Model 10220 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamps model 10220 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model J1979 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamp model J1979 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass Ceiling Lamp with Opal Shades by Itsu 'Attr.', Finland, ca 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
This uniquely decorated ceiling lamp was designed in an era in which Finland saw the birth of many
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by "Casa Finland", Brazil Modern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp designed and produced by "Casa Finland" in solid wood, brass details and hard paper
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell “K1-9/5” Ceiling Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
snowflakes and seashells. ~H. Shipping: This ceiling lamp will be packed and shipped with the greatest
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian finnish ceiling light by Lasipaino, Opal, 1950.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
was a glass/lamp factory in finland that produced and design opal glass ceiling light in finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Opaline Glass

Set of 3 Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Lamps for Taito, Finland 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
, including this set of rare milk glass ceiling lamps with the model number “2033”. These lamps embody the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Milk Glass

Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A simple architectural piece comprising twin ceiling lights on a single back plate, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Paavo Tynell Produced by Itsu in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare counter weight ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Produced by Itsu in Finland. Measure
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9029/5 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/5 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9020/6 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/6 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamps Model 61-347 Produced by Orno in Finland
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamps model 61-347 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Orno in Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Rustic Table Lamp, Stained solid wood, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
introducing a vibrant range of lamps in the 1960s, attributed to Finnish artist Marjatta Metsovaara. Östen
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine, Beech

Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Vorst, BE
, and acrylic in their designs. Notable creations include the Plafo Ceiling Lamp, UFO Lamp, Model 204
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Pair large cylindric wood Table Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Vorst, BE
vibrant range of lamps in the 1960s, attributed to Finnish artist Marjatta Metsovaara. Östen presumably
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Light in Brass, Taito Oy, Finland, 1946
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell & manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland 1946. This
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Finnish Design Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Vintage ceiling lamps like this one were made by different companies in Finland in the 1950s. Itsu
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Finnish Design Wall Lamp, 1950s
A Vintage Finnish Design Wall Lamp, 1950s
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H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Ceiling Lights for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
brass as material. Tynell’s designs in the ceiling lamp series that these lamps belong to, merge
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Ceiling light Model B 335 Designed for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model B 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy. The lamp creates a warm
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Milk Glass Ceiling Light for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
brass as material. Tynell’s designs in the ceiling lamp series that this lamp belongs to merge together
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Milk Glass

Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model. ER 163
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
An absolutely beautiful ceiling lamp in brass, manufacutred by Itsu in Finland in the 1960s. Itsu
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model. ER 163
Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model. ER 163
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H 15.36 in Dm 21.66 in
Pendant lamp in brass and opaline glass, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland during the 1940s. Made in brass
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Set of 3 "80112-25" Ceiling Lights for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
brass as material. Tynell’s designs in the ceiling lamp series that these lamps belong to merge
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Rattan Pendant Lamp by Lival Finland, circa 1970-1980
By Lival Oy
Located in Vienna, AT
Rattan pendant lamp by Lival Finland, circa 1970-1980 Dimensions 20" x 8.26"- total drop as
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan, Opaline Glass

Ceiling lamp-Paavo Tynell-Mid 20th Century
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Milan, IT
masterful technique. Ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell Finland, late 1940’s Manufactured by Taito Oy Brass
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) Mid-Century Modern white enameled aluminum hanging ceiling pendant
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Idman
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Idman
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Paavo Tynell Aulanko Hotel Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Aulanko Hotel Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Monumental Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
tynell was known as the man who illuminated Finland. Under his leadership most of Finland´s public
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Monumental Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Taito Oy
Monumental Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Taito Oy
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H 65.36 in Dm 48.04 in
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
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Ceiling Lamp Finnish For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceiling lamp Finnish for your home. Each ceiling lamp Finnish for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are many kinds of the ceiling lamp Finnish you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ceiling lamp Finnish, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made ceiling lamp Finnish has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto and Lisa Johansson-Pape are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ceiling Lamp Finnish?

Prices for a ceiling lamp Finnish start at $704 and top out at $100,314 with the average selling for $6,859.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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