Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier measuring 29" diameter and 16" tall (fixture) with the drop of
Brass, Metal
Rare Brass "Snowflake" Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare brass "Snowflake" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell.The pierced brass demi sphere supporting four
Brass
$1,850
H 44 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Paavo Tynell Attributed Brass Counterweight Chandelier Mid Century Danish Modern
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Brass Counterweight Chandelier, attributed to Paavo Tynell, unsigned, Finland, circa
Brass, Metal
1960s Paavo Tynell Attributed Brass Chandelier Finnish Mid-Century Modern
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This beautiful eight arm brass MCM chandelier is unsigned but attributed to Finish designer Paavo
Brass
Nice Copper Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Nice copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, high adjustable.
Brass
High Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Grey perforated sgade high adjustable. Wonderful details. Three available.
$4,500
H 17.5 in Dm 11.6 in
Monumental 1950s Conical Perforated Copper Pendant Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 1950s Conical Perforated Copper Pendant Attributed to Paavo Tynell. Executed in
Metal, Copper
A chandelier design attributed to Paavo Tynell, Produced by Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Five lights chandelier design attributed to Paavo Tynell, Produced by Idman Oy, Model 51145
Brass
Vintage Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell Photos at end show some similar
Copper
$3,853 / set
H 24.81 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of 3 Polished Brass Pendant Lamps Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Set of three very rare pendant lamps attributed to Paavo Tynell, made in Finland in the 1950s. The
Brass
Mid Century Brass Tear Drop Pendants attributed Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Sensational Brass Tear Drop Pendants attributed Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. The Pendants are
Brass
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman
By Almari Mauri, Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman. Executed in opaline
Brass
1960s Opaline Glass Geometric Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Almari Mauri, Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
a standard American j-box. Highly reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's iconic designs for Taito Oy. An
Brass
$1,600 / item
H 11 in Dm 5.125 in
1960s Finnish Conical Black Metal Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Paavo Tynell, Almari Mauri, Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
. Highly reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's iconic designs for Taito Oy. An incredibly refined design that is
Metal, Brass
$2,250 / item
H 10 in Dm 6 in
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Almari Mauri, Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
glass and brass with white cloth cord. Highly reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's iconic designs for Taito Oy
Brass
$1,600 / item
H 53 in Dm 4 in
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Geometric Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Almari Mauri, Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
over a standard American j-box. Highly reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's iconic designs for Taito Oy. An
Brass
Unavailable
H 27 in Dm 16 in
Pretty Brushed Aluminum Chandelier with Floral Accents Attributed to Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pretty chandelier attributed to Finnish designer Paavo Tynell in brushed aluminum and brass with
Aluminum, Brass
Six-Arm Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
creation attributed to Paavo Tynell.
Crystal, Brass
Fixture Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful mid-century fixture
Brass
Midcentury Brushed Aluminum and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brushed aluminum and brass chandelier attributed to Paavo Tynell with brass shaped
Aluminum, Brass
Large 6-Shade Perforated Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 6-Shade Perforated Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Taito. This dramatically
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 7.68 in
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Model 20410 Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps model 20410 attributed to Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, 1950s. Opal
Brass
Midcentury Modern pendant attributed to Paavo Tynell, Norway, 1950s
By Arnold Wiig Fabrikker, Paavo Tynell
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, in a clean design, with dome formed shade
Copper
Brass Light Fixture Attributed To Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
A polished brass pendent light attributed to Paavo Tynell.
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Pendant Lamp - Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of five pendant lamps with pinhole design, made of aluminum with brass fixtures and glass diffusers. Priced individually
Aluminum, Brass
Attributed to Paavo Tynell, a Set of 11 Brass Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Attributed to Paavo Tynell (1890-1973). A set of 11, 1950s brass ceiling lights with pierced
Adjustable Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
a 120cm brass construction allows to place the lamp over a table. the high is also adjustable through that construction. the pulp has a brass refection shade not to be dazzled. very ...
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Attributed Six Cup Chandelier or Light Fixture
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Tynell of Finland in circa 1967. The chandelier features six cups, each supported by two brass finished
Metal
1950s Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell. This sculptural semi-flush mount
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
Unique Chandelier attributed to Paavo Tynell / Gerald Thurston , 1950s , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A most unique, exclusive model . Paavo Tynell collaborated for a short period of time for
Aluminum, Brass
Brass Chandelier Attributed to Tynell by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Brass six-light fixture by Lightolier, attributed to Paavo Tynell. Each down facing shade is
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Attributed Paavo Tynell, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
lamp is almost certainly by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito as many quite similar examples with
Brass
Paavo Tynell Style Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Paavo Tynell Style Chandelier Paavo Tynell attributed five arm chandelier with brass flowers
Great Uplight / Downlight Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Lacquered metal and brass. Wonderful details, I hope pictures show the quality and beauty of this lamp. You can choose if you switch on the uplight or the downlight or both.
Metal
Paavo Tynell chandelier of pierced brass, with cast and formed brass flowers
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier with cast and formed brass flowers emerging from a center urn
Elegant Floral Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Sylacauga, AL
An elegant chandelier attributed to Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Executed in
Brass
Chandelier attributed to Paavo Tynell, Finland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chandelier att. to Paavo Tynell , Finland 1950's brass and etched glass shades
Brass
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$2,512 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Paavo Tynell, Emil Stejnar, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s. Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century modern Brass Pendant 4 Light by Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Nicolosi, IT
1950s Italian Mid-Century modern Brass Pendant 4 Light by Arteluce A striking example of post-war Italian lighting, this 4-light pendant is attributable to Arteluce and dates to t...
Metal, Brass
Striped Frosted Glass & Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Orrefors
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The light features a combination of brass and a white striped frosted glass lampshade. At the...
Brass
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...
Brass
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
Pink Murano Glass Flush Mount
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large flush mount fixture made of a pink Murano glass center plate and small leaves all around.
Metal
$2,995
H 24 in Dm 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Six Branch Brass & Glass Chandelier Attributed to G. Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This six branch brass with tinted amber glass shades is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States by Lightolier and designed by Gerald Thurston in the period and ...
Brass
Gigi Radice Modernist 1960's Italian Lounge Chairs
By Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1960's modernist lounge chairs by Gigi Radice with iron and brass frame, fully restored and re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to age and use, the chairs a...
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Stilnovo Lantern Brass & Red Lacquered Shade, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern lantern manufactured by Stilnovo in 1950s. This lamp is a striking appearance in any room. Due to the sublime combination of opal glass, brass and red wr...
Opal, Brass
$8,900
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s....
Brass
Snowflakes Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, with 48 Snowflakes, circa 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell produced presumably by Taito Oy / Lightolier. Circa 1960s. Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh, fine wire. Original glass defuser , patented by...
Brass
Rare Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ceiling light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. An oval glass orb is caged by enameled rods throughout the body of this pendant. The r...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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