$160,000 / set
A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Brass
$42,000 / set
Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare available pair of "A1993" counterweight elevating lamps designed by Paavo Tynell. Recently re-polished. Similar example featured at Idman catalog, Circa 1950th. Dimensions: Sh...
Brass
$15,000 / set
Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of counterweight adjustable ceiling lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Model 1942. Painted perforated aluminum shades with polished brass counterweight details. Marked...
Metal
$9,200 / set
Pair of Paavo Tynell Style Brass Pendants
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass and frosted glass lights with perforated brass shade. Can be sold individually. Beautiful effect when the light passes through metal shade. Down light is very soft due to the f...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pair Of Commissioned Chandeliers, Brass & Glass, Taito Oy 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite pair of commissioned chandeliers by Paavo Tynell early 1950s with a geniously designed structure that has eight arms protruding from a central cup decorated with a flowe...
Brass
$23,536Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Size Paavo Tynell Pendant Lights by Taito Oy - 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
Pair of large size pendant lights by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they ser...
Brass
$22,000 / set
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950. Perforated metal shade, polished brass stem with brass wire decorations. Diameter 10" ; Drop 4...
Metal
$26,000 / set
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
Metal
$39,800 / set
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring availab...
Brass
Paavo Tynell, pair of pendant lights in opal glass & brass circa 1950, Idman.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of pendant lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman in the 50's. The lamps are made in opal glass and brass with a solid brass diffuser. Both lamp are stamp by the editor Idman...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Hanging Lights by Paavo Tynell model 1088
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Hanging Lights by Paavo Tynell model 1088 Impressed manufacturer's mark to interior mount on each example ‘Idman’. Finland: 1954 provenance: Private Coll...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Brass Pendant Lamps in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare pair of trumpet-shaped pendant lights by anonymous Scandinavian maker/designer, circa 1960. Composed of solid polished brass these lights demands attention. Measurements: D 10...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Model "1602" Pendant Lamps for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell was a pioneering lighting designer whose work in the mid-20th century defined modern Nordic lighting aesthetics. Known for his delicate, poetic approach and innovative u...
Metal
Pair of Ceiling Lamps, Model K2-20, in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Ceiling Lamps, Model K2-20, in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Pair of Ceiling Lamps ...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lights Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
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 Flush Mounts Model 9068, Yellow & White, Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
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
$22,000 / set
A pair of ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell model K2-20
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lamps model "K2-20", designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Custom version with brass stem and wire decor. Perforated polished brass and fros...
Brass
Large Pair of Paavo Tynell Flush Mounts in Brass & Glass, Model 3353 Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and huge in size, pair of ceiling pendants designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. Nicely patinated brass combined with opal gla...
Brass
$2,200 / set
Pair of Tynell Style Pendant Lamps
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paavo Tynell style pendant lamps. Polished brass, with perforations. Hourglass shape.
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 Round Starry Sky Flush Mounts 9069, Burgundy, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 and shapes. This pair is the round model number ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lights 9068, Black & Brass, Idman 1960s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Idman
Located in Berlin, DE
This very elegant pair of ceiling lamps are made of highest quality by famous Finish Paavo Tynell. The solid perforated brass pendant with etched glass downlight lives trough its sim...
Brass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamps for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "9060" is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, as truly iconic. Paavo Tynell designed these model “9060” lamps in 1950-52 for the secretari...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Flush Mounts 9068 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 three different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Flush Mounts 9068 In 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
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Flush Mounts 9068 in Brass & White, 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
$48,000 / set
A Pair of Extra Large lightings by Pavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large lighting pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland , Circa 1950th. Opaline glass ball shaped shades on polished brass hardware. Stamped "Idman". E...
Glass
A pair of Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model 9082
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Chandeliers deigned by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY, Finland , circa 1950s.
Brass
Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell pair of ceiling lamps model 1088 for Idman circa 1950. These pendant lamps embody the refined softness and quiet elegance that defined Scandinavian modernism in the 19...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pendants Model K 3-3 in Glass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
An organic and lively pair of pendant lamps, probably designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman with the model no. K 3-3. The pandants feature an elongated white opaline gl...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass and Cane Pendant Light by Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass and Cane Pendant Lights by Idman Oy, a timeless addition to any Scandinavian Modern Vintage Design Gallery collection. C...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Bell Chandeliers with Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell, Litecraft
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of rare Paavo Tynell height-adjustable pendant lamps in the shape of a reversed brandy snifter, with a drop shaped counterweight. The shade has triangular dot perforations for...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell, Double Pendants for Taito Oy, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass double pendants with perforated shades, designed by Paavo Tynel for Taito Oy, Finland, 1960s. Brass has been polished and fixtures have been rewired. Available to v...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pair of Green Unique Ceiling Lamps
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Janakkala, FI
These two ceiling lamp is part of finnish history. They are from Helsinki Tennispalatsi ( tennis palace). Tennispalatsi was built in 1938 in preparation for the 1940 Summer Olym...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Unavailable
H 37.41 in Dm 47.25 in
Pair of Unique Chandeliers Designed by Paavo Tynell Made by Oy Taito Ab Finland
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Hollola, FI
Pair of unique, large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell. custom-made in 1930-1940s, only this pair exists.
Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of 1950s Paavo Tynell Rare Opaline Glass Pendants, Model 1090, TAITO Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Rare pair of Paavo Tynell opaline amber glass and elegant brass stalk pendants for TAITO Oy, Finland in the 1940s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 41.34 in Dm 21.66 in
1950s Golden Brass Incredible Pair of Pendant Lamps by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Pair of pendant lamps, brass, Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1955.
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 47.25 in
Incredible Pair of Pendant Lamps by Paavo Tynell ( Diameter 120 cm )
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Pair of pendant lamps, brass, glass Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in Dm 5.91 in
Kay Korbing for Lyfa pair of brass & glass midcentury pendants, Denmark 60
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of brass and glass pendants by Kay Korbing for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960. Good condition.
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier - Pair of Chandeliers
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chandeliers by Paavo Tynell with six perforated white metal shades fixed with light diffusers connected by serpentine brass rods and topped by a fountain of white and brass...
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 48 in W 30 in D 30 in
Midcentury Metal Scandinavian pair of Chandeliers Paavo Tynell Style 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Midcentury Metal Scandinavian Chandeliers after Paavo Tynell Pair of interesting chandeliers 1960s Paavo Tynell style.
Metal
Pair of Swedish Pendant, 1970s Paavo Tynell Style
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of pendant in the style of Paavo Tynell.
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Pair of Paavo Tynell Crystal' & Brass Chandeliers Model 1487 for Taito, 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant chandelier by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito.
Brass
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
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 20.48 in
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Model A1967 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Oy Taito, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps model A1967 designed by Paavo Tynell for Oy Taito, Finland, 1940s Brass, glass and slatted wood shade. Stamped. H: 180 cm H of shade: 31 cm W: 52 cm.
Brass
Sold
H 20.87 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Model 9060 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps model 9060 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass. This model was designed for the secretariat's room at the United Nations, NYC, USA....
Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass. Drop height adjustable.
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Hanging Lamps for Taito, Finland ca 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1918, Paavo Tynell co-founded the first lighting manufacturing company in Finland: Taito Oy. The company was founded by a small group of highly-skilled craftsmen that helped build...
Metal
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' Counterweight Pendants for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' counterweight pendants for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptionally pair is executed in brass, and can be raised and lowered using its ingenious count...
Brass
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' Counterweight Pendants for Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and exceptionally pair is executed in white painted perforated metal and brass, and can be raised an...
Brass
Sold
H 48.82 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1940's brass counterweight pendant lamps, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing a stunning pair of 1940's brass counterweight pendant lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. With their elegantly crafted brass composition and unique counterweight elevatin...
Brass
Pair of Counterbalance Ceiling Lamps, Model 10202 by Paavo Tynel
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable counterbalance ceiling by Paavo Tynel model 10202 for Taito Oy 1948. Both lamps are in very good condition.
Brass
Pair of Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Chandeliers designed by Paavo Tynell for Hotel Vaakuna in Helsinki, Finland, circa 1940.
Brass
Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of custom order wood stripes and brass ceiling lights with long stems designed by Paavo Tynell for the interior of Hok Elanto in Helsinki, from the 30's/40's. Overall drop can...
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Style Antique Brass Pendants
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Antique brass and frosted glass lights with perforated brass shade. Beautiful effect when the light passes through metal shade. Down light is very soft due to the frosted glass diff...
Brass
Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of counterweight adjustable ceiling lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Model 1942. Painted perforated aluminum shades with polished brass counterweight details. Mar...
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 29.53 in
Pair of Paavo Tynell Commissioned Chandeliers in Brass & Fabric, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of impressive chandeliers designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s.
Brass
Pair of Large Paavo Tynell Style Perforated Cone Pendants
By Paavo Tynell, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large brass and pierced aluminum cone pendants, circa 1960. The color of the lacquered cones is best described as olive-gold with a light metallic effect. The perforation patter...
Aluminum, Brass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Yellow
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
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
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.