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Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Lamp model 1088, Orno
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Lisa Johansson-Papé ceiling lamp model 1088 by Orno. This lamp is one of the models
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950 Lisa Johansson Pape - Ceiling lamp brass, opaline glass
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Milan, IT
Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape née Johansson (21 January 1907 – 5 October 1989) was a Finnish designer
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 47.25 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
A Beautiful and Lively Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Lamp Model 71-115, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful ceiling lamp by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Papé from the 1950s. An
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
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H 8.67 in Dm 22.45 in
A Beautiful and Lively Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Lamp Model 71-115, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful ceiling lamp by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Papé from the 1950s. An
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
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H 8.67 in Dm 22.45 in
Lisa Johansson Pape, Pair of Ceiling Lamp Model 982, Stockmann
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé ceiling lamps from the 1940s. A beautiful organic design of
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape, Finland, c. 1950
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in New York City, NY
This elegant ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape is gracefully minimal, with sloping art-deco
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Style Ceiling Mount Articulating Lamp w/ White Plexi Shade
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful articulating ceiling mount lamp with white plexiglass shade, chrome hardware, and white
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 38.25 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Lisa Johansson-Papé Hand-Painted Ceiling Lamp, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling pendant with hand painted on flower decorations, designed by Lisa Johansson
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp in White Metal and Brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in White lacquered metal and brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 12.21 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamps
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass & metal ceiling lamps. Executed in blown opaline glass and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Johansson-Papé Ceiling Lamp Model 71-005 for Orno
By Oy Stockmann AB, Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Milan Triennials in the 1950s.
This is a beautiful variation of Lisa Johansson-Pape`s ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Crystal Hanging Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly designed ceiling fan by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. Designed in the late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant Model 61-347 for Orno
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
the outer shade, for 100% authenticity.
Lisa Johansson-Pape(1907-1989) was a Finnish designer best
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Brass Ceiling Pendant with Line Perforation, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Stockmann
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very beautiful ceiling lamp designed by the genius Lisa Johansson-Pape, and manufactured by Orno
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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H 53.15 in Dm 17.33 in
Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendants Model. 61-347, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Impressive original pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape ceiling pendants model 61-347, manufactured by Orno
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 32.29 in Dm 16.54 in
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Stockmann-Orno, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 glass and brass ceiling lamp. Executed in blown
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Pendant Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape, made from brass. Voluminous form perforated with small
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Metal Pendant Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape, made from grey lacquered metal. Voluminous form
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Pape Brown Pendant Lamp with White Pulley and Black Canopy
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century aluminum ceiling pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann Orno. Brown Enameled
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
H 51 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Lisa Johansson-Pape Aluminum Pendant for Stockmann Orno, Helsinki Finland
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lisa Johannson Pape Pendant for Stockmann Orno Helsinki Finland originally designed in 1947
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Lisa Johansson Pape Model #61-362 Brass & Metal Pendant for Stockmann Orno
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Lisa Johansson Pape Model #61-362 Brass & Metal Pendant for Stockmann Orno. Executed in white
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in perforated polished perforated brass with brass hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in perforated polished perforated brass with brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Elegant Swedish Frosted Glass Wall or Flush Mount Lamp, Sweden, circa 1940
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Forest, BE
An elegant small wall or flush mount glass lamp. The shade is made out of the frosted glass with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Itsu, Finland 1950s, Two Available
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Itsu
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
lacquered metal.
Each light takes one E27 bulb.
Each marked Itsu
Outstanding ceiling lamp. 2 available
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in perforated patinated brass with brass hardware.
UL listed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in perforated patinated brass with brass hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in black painted perforated metal with brass hardware.
Price is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in black painted perforated metal with brass hardware.
Price is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
By Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in white painted perforated metal with brass hardware.
Price is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
By Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in white painted perforated metal with brass hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Brass Chandeliers by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp / chandelier produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s.
Set of 2 available.
Please note
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in patinated brass with brass hardware.
UL listed. Price
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in Black
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in black painted brass with polished brass hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in perforated polished perforated brass with brass hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in White
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in white painted perforated brass with polished brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Fluted Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
style reminiscent of Lisa Johansson-Pape and Paavo Tynell.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
architects and designers such as Lisa Johansson-Pape and Sven Aage Holm Sørensen to ensure cutting edge and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1355 Made by Taito in the 40s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Agne Jakobsson or Lisa Johansson Pape.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers...
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Brass
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
compared to Ilmari Tapiovaara and Lisa Johansson Pape.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian finnish ceiling light by Lasipaino, Opal, 1950.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Lisa Johansson Pape. Some of their design are also similar to Alvar Aalto Design. The top part is made
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Opaline Glass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass, Copper and Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
brass. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in the manner of Lisa Johansson-Pape and Paavo Tynell.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Stockmann Orno Opal Glass Flush Mount Model "70-013", Finland ca 1950s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Utrecht, NL
Helsinki, Finland. From the late 40s to the 60s, Orno’s main lighting designers were Lisa Johansson-Pape
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Opal
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamps 'b'
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Lisa Johannsson-Pape ceiling lamps, Finnland, 1950.
Beautiful pair of ceiling lamps designed by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamps 'a'
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Lisa Johannsson-Pape Ceiling Lamps, Finnland, 1950.
Beautiful pair of ceiling lamps designed by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamp, Model 1102, Procuded by Orno in Finland, 1953
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Janakkala, FI
Very large and rare ceiling lamp from famous finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape
Model 1102
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 47.25 in Dm 28.75 in
Large Scandinavian Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp
By ASEA
Located in Alvesta, SE
manufactured by ASEA in Sweden, were designers such as Hans Bergstrom, Lisa Johansson Pape and Svend Aage Holm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Golden Brass Ceiling Lamp by Paavo Tynell 'b'
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
and can be compared to Ilmari Tapiovaara, Alvar Aalto, and Lisa Johansson Pape.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Golden Brass Incredible Pair of Pendant Lamps by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
, beside namable examples like Ilmari Tapiovaara and Lisa Johansson Pape.
(FL_ID 2348).
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Incredible Pair of Pendant Lamps by Paavo Tynell ( Diameter 120 cm )
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Pair of pendant lamps, brass, glass Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950.
Fantastic set of ceiling lamps by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamps Model Onion by ASEA in Sweden
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of ceiling lamps model Onion designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamps or Wall Lamps, Copper & Opaline, Finland 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Ceiling lamps or wall lamps by renowned designer Lisa Johansson-Pape.
Edited by Ornö Finland in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Copper
H 5.52 in Dm 14.18 in
Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1958
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Berlin, DE
/35cm
Design / Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1958
Manufacturer / Orno Finland.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Lisa Johansson-Pape White Pendant Lamp
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century aluminum ceiling pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann Orno. White polished
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, made from brass with a black lacquered shade. Small
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johannes-Pape Metal Ceiling Lamp
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern polished aluminum ceiling pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann Orno
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp for Orno
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass and brass ceiling lamp for Orno. Executed in blown opaline
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Mid-Century Copper & Opaline Glass Ceiling Light
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Flush mount lamp by renowned designer Lisa Johansson-Pape.
Manufacture by Orno in the Finland in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Copper
Lisa Johansson-Pape "70-021" Ceiling Lights for Stockmann Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish designer, Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was among the most significant Finnish lighting
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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