Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
Vintage 1950s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass
Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
Aluminum, Brass
Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
Brass, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in
Brass, Metal
$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
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
Paavo Tynell Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo
Brass
$1,999 / item
H 10.4 in Dm 24.4 in
Paavo Tynell 'A1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterweight Pendant Ceiling Pendant
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model A1965 Counterweight Ceiling Lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell for his company Taito Oy. These
Brass
$3,533
H 47.25 in Dm 11.82 in
Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
stylistic similarities to adjustable pendant lights designed by Paavo Tynell, particularly in its use of
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
Brass
Unavailable
H 10 in Dm 10 in
Paavo Tynell for Taito Perforated Polished Brass Wall Lamp with Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Paavo Tynell polished perforated brass with a frosted shade and adjustable by a counterweight.
Metal
Counterweight Fixture By Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
glass diffuser. Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and distributed through Finland house, NY.
Counterweight Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counterweight pendant by Paavo Tynell. Designed and manufactured in Finland, circa 1950s
Brass
Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counterweight pulley pendant with perforated shade and glass diffuser. Designed by Paavo Tynell in
Brass
the Bullet Counterweight Fixture by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
designed by Paavo Tynell made by TAITO OY FINLAND
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1942' Counterweight Pendant for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' counterweight pendant for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptional lamp is
Brass
Paavo Tynell, brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Paavo Tynell brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy is a stunning addition to any
Brass
1950s Paavo Tynell Brass Counterweight Chandelier for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paavo Tynell brass counterweight chandelier for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptionally refined
Brass
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' Counterweight Pendants for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and exceptional pendant
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Counterweight Chandelier for Taito Oy
By Idman, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell brass counterweight chandelier for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptionally refined
Brass
Mid Century Lamp w/ Counterweight by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Taito-idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pendant light by Paavo Tynell for Taito. The piece consists of a perforated brass shade
Brass
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' White Counterweight Pendant for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' white counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and exceptional
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Brass Adjustable Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell, 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in New York, NY
glass diffuser by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1950. Very good
Paavo Tynell, 1950s A1965 Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Beautiful designed pendant lamp by Paavi Tynell for Taito Oy. The patina and quality of brass is
Brass
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' Counterweight Pendants for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' counterweight pendants for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptionally
Brass
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' Counterweight Pendants for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and exceptionally
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 Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing a stunning pair of 1940's brass counterweight pendant lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Brass Pendant With Counterweight Designed By Paavo Tynell For Taito, Finland, 1950's
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass Pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1948. Perforated brass, original
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counterweight pulley pendant with perforated shade and glass diffuser. Designed by Paavo Tynell in
1950s Paavo Tynell A1957 Counterweight Pendant
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paavo Tynell A1957 counterweight pendant. This rare and exceptionally refined ceiling light
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Counterweight Ceiling Lamp Model A1965, Taito, circa 40
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic lamp designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produce by TAITO OY in Finland. This example
Brass
Paavo Tynell White Counterweight Pendant for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant in metal by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s White coated counterweight pendant
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' White Counterweight Pendants for Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' white counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and
Brass, Metal
1950s TH Valentiner Brass Counterweight Pendant
By Th. Valentiner, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
length cord in the early 1950s. Reminiscent of the designs of Paavo Tynell and Lisa Johansson Pape, this
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Pendant Light J.T. Kalmar, Brass Wicker Plexiglass Metal, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic height adjustable counter balance pendant lamp model 'Scheiben Zug' no. 2521 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1960s. The light is made of polished brass, whit...
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell Counterweight Pendant in Wood
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Maastricht, NL
Beautiful Paavo Tynell pendant with counterweight and a shade that is made using little strings of
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant With Counterweight And Silk Diffuser
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Maastricht, NL
Stunning pendant by light master Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1948. It has a beautiful brass
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in Dm 17.72 in
Brass Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Counterweight for Taito, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Maastricht, NL
Beautiful and excellent condition Paavo Tynell chandelier in brass, branded Taito. Height is
Brass
Brass Counterweight Ceiling Fixture, in the manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Southampton, NY
Fine 1960's Brass Fixture with Original Brass Pulley, Counterweight and Pierced Brass Shade. Made
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant with Counterweight, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Paavo Tynell pendant lamp with a heavy brass counterweight. The hood of the lamp is made of thin
Brass
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy, 1960. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool by Crump and Kwash Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top. Offered in barstool (30...
Bronze
$5,200 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings. It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
Metal, Brass
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,654 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$15,365
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$9,080 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
Paavo Tynell was an industrial designer, known as the great pioneer of Finnish lighting design and fondly dubbed “the man who illuminated Finland.” Tynell was one of the founders and chief designers of Taito Oy — the first industrial producer of lamps and other lighting fixtures in Finland. With the innovation of electricity in the beginning of the 20th century, Taito Oy and Tynell expanded the thinking and manufacturing of modern lighting solutions in Europe and abroad.
Tynell rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, during which he collaborated with some of the most renowned Finnish architects, Alvar Aalto being the most notable one. Working to incorporate artificial lighting into modern environments, Tynell’s company Taito Oy produced fixtures for all of Aalto’s major projects including the Paimio Sanatorium and the Viipuri Library.
Tynell was especially praised for his involvement with the Finland House, a design atelier in New York that showcased the work of Finnish designers and craftspeople. His elegant brass designs became an instant success in North America, and he began creating lighting designs for the prestigious American company Lightolier.
A master craftsman, Tynell’s designs were derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of perforated and polished brass. Marked by delicacy and softness, his most famous forms in lighting echo the structures of nature; he adroitly created sculptural shapes reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells.
Find antique Paavo Tynell chandeliers and pendants, floor lamps and other lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Side Gallery)
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.