Large Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights, Finland 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The lamp measures 75cm in diameter with the shades, and features 8 lights protruding from a central ring with an intricate mesh design.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Pendants Model 81003 by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant pair of Finnish modern pendant lights designed by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy in the 1950s.
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Industrial Style Slated Pendant Lights Model AA 83, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Industrial Style and "heavy duty" modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circ...
Metal
Post-Modern Spot Lights, 6 Pieces, Ilkka Salo, Late 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Post-Modern spot lights, 6 pieces in total, designed by an architect Ilkka Salo, Late 20th Century. Steel. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Steel
Pair of Paavo Tynell Outdoor / Indoor Industrial style Lights, Idman 1960s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor / indoor lamps. These lamps model H9-100 are a quite smaller than the other industrial pair we have listed on 1stdibs. Otherwise, they...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lights, Chromed Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist art deco pair of ceiling pendants by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito from the 1930s. This pair, along other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslin...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lights Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of adjustable ceiling lamps, Model A1965, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The lamps feature a counterweight mechanism, allow...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lights 9068, Black & Brass, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
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 and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Metal, Brass
Klaus Michalik Set of Two Bau Ceiling Lights 5574 in Full White, Orno 1980s
By Orno Oy, Klaus Michalik
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of two ceiling lamps model 5574 by one of the leading second generation designers in Orno Klaus Michalik from his classic series Bau. The lamps are minimalistic and are in full...
Metal
Klaus Michalik Set of Four Bau Ceiling Lights 5574 in Full White, Orno 1980s
By Orno Oy, Klaus Michalik
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of four ceiling lamps model 5574 by one of the leading second generation designers in Orno Klaus Michalik from his classic series Bau. The lamps are minimalistic and are in ful...
Metal
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