Paavo Tynell for Idman '9224' Brass Table Lamp, 1950s

About the Item

Rare brass table lamp, model 9224 (also known as the Horseshoe Lamp), designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman in Finland, 1950s. One of Paavo Tynell's most notorious and elegant lamp designs, the 9224 model is also known as the Horseshoe Lamp due to the shape of its brass base, making this model even more special. This piece is a rare example of one of Tynell's most iconic works created in the span of his career, featuring an adjustable brass shade, a stem wrapped in leather, and the original manufacturer’s stamp "Idman". With beautiful signs of patina acquired over time, this majestic table lamp serves both as a rare and aesthetic collectible centerpiece and will most definitely highlight any living space with its sheer elegance and rarity. Date of manufacture: 1950s Origin: Finland Materials: Brass, Leather Dimensions: Height 53 cm x Width 29 cm x Depth 21 cm Condition: The table lamp is in good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Minor dent on the shade. New wiring (switch button on the cable) About the designer: A dominant figure in 20th-century Finnish lighting design, Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) started his career as a metalsmith beginner while he studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki, where he graduated in 1913, receiving a firm education in the field of metal art. Five years later, in 1918, Tynell co-founded the promising Finnish manufacturing company Oy Taito Ab, which ultimately became the Finnish lighting industry innovator of that time. Tynell worked at the company as the managing director until his retirement in 1953, when the company was acquired by Idman Oy for which Tynell continued to design until the mid-1960s while also working as an independent designer for various other international companies. Considering 20th-century Finnish lighting design would be hard without mentioning a name like Paavo Tynell who is broadly referred to as “The Man Who Illuminated Finland”. By applying his knowledge and skill in metalwork, Tynell established a distinctive style that can be promptly recognized in his work and was able to create splendid designs, all of which employ important materials and beautifully illustrate nature through various fine decorative elements. Paavo Tynell was a lighting pioneer, a dominant figure in 20th-century Finnish lighting design, and his works today are considered the pinnacle of important 20th-century European lighting.

Creator:

Paavo Tynell (Designer),Idman (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)

Power Source:

Plug-in

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Leather

Place of Origin:

Finland

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. The table lamp is in good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Minor dent on the shade. New wiring (switch button on the cable). We guarantee the authenticity and quality of all our goods.

Seller Location:

Praha 2, CZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 75531stDibs: LU6233236446452

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