Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Eight-Light 'Ballerina' Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite eight-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958.
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Troy, MI
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier Eight arm example Canada circa 1958 Perforated shades in matte beige enameled aluminum with sweeping brass arms and coiled r...
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite twelve-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958.
Brass, Aluminum
Mid Century Brass Tear Drop Pendants attributed Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
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.
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Brass Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite brass eight-light “Ballerina” chandelier, Canada, circa 1958.
Aluminum, Brass
12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's.
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with eight-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's.
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
An amazing and hard to find LARGE VINTAGE "Ballerina" chandelier with twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's.
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Pendant Light Danish Modern Mid Century Rewired
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Brass Pendant Fixture or Chandelier, designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Ballerina Chandelier, Brass, Mid-Century Modern, USA
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Queens, NY
Finnish-Canadian Mid-Century 8-arm chandelier in a perforated painted cup design that connects to a center ring stem by brass curved appendages (PAAVO TYNELL for LIGHTOLIER)
Brass
Mid-Century 6-Arm Chandelier, Paavo Tynell, Polished Brass, Vintage
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Queens, NY
Finnish-Canadian Mid-Century 6-arm \'Ballerina\' chandelier with polished brass and perforated cups connected to a center base with curved brass arms (PAAVO TYNELL for LIGHTOLIER)
Brass
1960s Rare Paavo Tynell Style Chandelier 5-Arm Pierced Cones Vintage Mid-Century
By Lightolier
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare find, a 5 arm pierced cone off-white and brass chandelier in the manner of Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Each cone is a diameter of 4 and height of 5.5 inches.
Aluminum, Brass
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Star Burt Pendant Light
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell Star Burst Pendant Light for Lightolier.
Aluminum, Brass
$14,000
A pedant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pedant designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955.
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.
Metal
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1950s Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Chicago, IL
Quite possibly was designed for, or imported by Lightolier (As there are known examples of Paavo Tynell work for Lightolier).
Copper
Rare Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Ceiling Light
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely unique, this is a 3-light Ballerina chandelier with perforated cup diffusers by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier.
Brass, Enamel
12 Light Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A painted aluminum 12 light chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Canada, having central gray enameled ring or circulet issuing twelve brass scrolling arms with coiled w...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier 1950's Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A lovely mid-century chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Paavo Tynell worked in NY for Lightolier from 1958-64.
Brass
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Englewood, NJ
An exceptional and impressive eight-light chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier decorated with eight polished brass arms each adorned with a black painted perforated met...
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite eight-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958.
Aluminum, Brass
Monumental Brass Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A brass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Features a brass frame and candelholders with walnut wood inlay and custom ivory shades.
Walnut
Mid-Century Flower Form Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass and enamel daisy shaped chandelier in the style of Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. The chandelier has 12 candelabra sleeves.
Brass, Enamel
Brass Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
USA, circa 1960. Paavo Tynell designed for the American Lightolier Corporation from 1958 to 1964.
Brass
Pair of Hanging Brass Cone Lights by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Original matching brass ceiling caps are included. Signed with Lightolier label. Paavo Tynell designed for the American Lightolier Corporation from 1958 to 1964.
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
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Brass Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Highland, IN
This great looking and well constructed floor lamp has all the characteristics of the designs of Paavo Tynell. The shades have a very uncommon shape as well as perforations which cre...
Brass
Large "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in North Miami, FL
ONE amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's.
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two perforated metal sconces by the renowned designer Paavo Tynell circa 1950s. Each sconce has 3 brass arms and 1 perforated metal shade. Measurements: 26.50 inches high x 1...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Ceiling Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling lamp, designed for Lightolier
Aluminum, Brass
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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
Brass & White Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell Glamorous 8-Light Chandelier for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in North Miami, FL
Ballerina chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, 1960s brass, eight lights in original matte enameled and perforated metal.
Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass and glass chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Six arms holding perforated canopies with waterfall of crystals orbs.
Brass
Mid-Century Tri-Cone Pendant Light in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Although we have never before seen this form, it bears strong resemblance to the work of Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. With original braided leather cord covering and teak crossbar.
Steel
Paavo Tynell Lightolier 10 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Paavo Tynell for Lightolier 10-arm Chandelier. USA, circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Saucer Brass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A great brass disc light with a bowl with perforated holes in a snowflake design. 4 light sources. Made by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Sale price noted
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Chandelier w/ Floral Accents By Paavo Tynell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This piece can be lit by the candelabra lights, middle bowl or both. Designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Paavo Tynell 12 Light 33 Inch "Ballerina" Chandelier for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Plainview, NY
An impressive Paavo Tynell 12-arm "Ballerina" chandelier produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. for the American market.
Aluminum
Paavo Tynel for Lightolier Brass Ceiling Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful petite ceiling fixture in brass, in the manner of Paavo Tynell. The fixture is small in scale and would be best suited for vestibule/ entry hall.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Attributed Table Lamp For Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with three socket set-up diffused with original fiberglass shade
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and glass chandelier, the design attributed to Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, circa 1950s. Signed with partial Lightolier label inside original ceiling cap.
Metal, Brass
"Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Spectacular chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, USA. Called "The Ballerina," this is an elegant, stately, and very distinctively Tynell-designed fixture.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1960s Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An eight-arm (8) chandelier with eight (8) metal, conical shaped uplights on baskets.
Metal
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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