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 the hanging chain and ceiling plate 34".
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 vertical branches from which hangs 16 brass mech stylized snowflakes
Brass
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 Tynell circa 1960.
Brass
Mid- Century Brass Pendant, Paavo Tynell attributed
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell attributed counterweight pendant.
Brass, Aluminum
$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 perforated copper with an attractive patina, this sculptural pendant lamp is highly charac...
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
$5,400 / set
H 11 in Dm 5.5 in
Mid Century Brass Tear Drop Pendants attributed Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Sensational set o3 Brass Tear Drop Pendants attributed Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. The Pendants are solid brass with a three hole triangular perforated pattern design detail. 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 solid brass with a three hole triangular perforated pattern design detail. The rounded...
Brass
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell, Almari Mauri
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman. Executed in opaline glass and brass with white cloth cords.
Brass
1960s Opaline Glass Geometric Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Almari Mauri, Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline glass geometric pendant lamp attributed to Mauri Almari. Executed in glossy opaline glass and brass with black cloth cord and custom fabricated period style brass can...
Brass
$1,600 / item
H 11 in Dm 5.125 in
1960s Finnish Conical Black Metal Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Idman, Almari Mauri, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Finnish Conical Black Metal Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare example executed in black painted metal with period-style black painted canopy for mounting over sta...
Metal, Brass
$2,250 / item
H 10 in Dm 6 in
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell, Almari Mauri
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman. Executed in opaline glass and brass with white cloth cord. Highly reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's iconic des...
Brass
$1,600 / item
H 53 in Dm 4 in
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Geometric Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Idman, Almari Mauri, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline glass and brass geometric pendant lamp attributed to Mauri Almari. Executed in glossy opaline glass and brass with black cloth cord and custom fabricated period style b...
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 floral accents and perforated shades, circa 1950.
Aluminum, Brass
Six-Arm Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Attributed to Lightolier and 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 "daisies" at the bottom of each perforated shade.
Aluminum, Brass
Large 6-Shade Perforated Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 6-Shade Perforated Brass Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Taito. This dramatically scaled and exceptional 6-cone chandelier is executed in perforated brass and metal w...
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 glass and brass. Stamped. Measures: Height adjustable. Pendant height: 26 cm ...
Brass
Midcentury Modern pendant attributed to Paavo Tynell, Norway, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Arnold Wiig Fabrikker
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, in a clean design, with dome formed shade decorated with small holes that let the light out. Beautifully oxidized green patina.
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 holes, each of circular form with a gallery rim and central down-light with zig zag ed...
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
This Mid-Century Modern light fixture is unsigned, but believed to have been designed by Paavo Tynell of Finland in circa 1967. The chandelier features six cups, each supported by tw...
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 executed in perforated brass with an attractive patina. Highly characteristic of Tyne...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
Unique Chandelier attributed to Paavo Tynell / Gerald Thurston , 1950s , USA
By Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A most unique, exclusive model . Paavo Tynell collaborated for a short period of time for Lightolier in the 50s. Gerald Thurston was head designer for them for a widespread period ...
Aluminum, Brass
Brass Chandelier Attributed to Tynell by Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Brass six-light fixture by Lightolier, attributed to Paavo Tynell. Each down facing shade is perforated to add to the decorative presence and total light output. Wonderful scale and ...
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Attributed Paavo Tynell, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco ceiling lamp in patinated brass, string decoration and blown glass shades. The lamp is almost certainly by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito as many quite s...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Style Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Paavo Tynell Style Chandelier Paavo Tynell attributed five arm chandelier with brass flowers emerging from the center form which houses 4 small light sockets.
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 shaped form which houses 3 light sockets.
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.
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
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl...
Onyx
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H ...
Brass
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
$1,350 / item
H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Steel, Brass
$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, 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
$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
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werksaette Silk/Brass Chandelier
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes in all sizes Total drop custom made - 55 cm DM Most components according to the UL re...
Crystal, 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
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 27 in D 27 in
1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant 5 arms striped glass mounted on a brass structure flush mount fixture from Lightolier. Leafs are brass plated . Contain 5 E26 Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each ...
Brass
$5,405 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Ostregher Round Floral Green Murano Glass Mirror by Ongaro & Fuga
By Ongaro e Fuga
Located in Milan, IT
Romantic and opulent, this round mirror is an ode to Venetian glassmithing mastery sure to take center stage in refined classic or modern interiors, alike. Fashioned of prized Murano...
Glass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th. Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
Brass
$4,500
H 11.1 in Dm 23.9 in
Large 1950s Stilnovo Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo Black Metal and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass and black painted metal. A functiona...
Metal
On Hold|$165,000
H 47 in Dm 32 in
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
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43” H x 20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.5” D ...
Metal, Brass
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
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
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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