Rare Swedish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in brass and teak produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Rare Swedish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in brass and teak produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Brass
$17,671
H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Paavo Tynell Art Deco Pendant Model 1304, Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and exceptionally rare example of Paavo Tynell’s early functionalist lighting from the
Brass
Chandelier Model 1374/5 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare early chandelier by Paavo Tynell, produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s as Model 1374/5. This
Metal, Brass
Large Pendant Model 1092 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking Model 1092 pendant lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy in the 1940s. This rare
Slate, Brass, Nickel
Flower Bouquet Chandelier By Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy With Blue Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare flower bouquet Paavo Tynell chandelier, model '9029/4' for Taito Finland from the "Concerto
Brass
$42,000
H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Chandelier in Brass with Original Fabric Shades
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier, brass, fabric, satin glass, Finland, 1950s This rare 1950s
Brass
$69,252
H 49.22 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Leather Floor Lamp Model 9608, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful bijou floor lamp, Model 9608 by Paavo Tynell. This rare and iconic lamp is nicknamed
Brass
$319,994 / set
H 21.66 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rarely on offer, a commissioned set of four Paavo Tynell wall lamps from their original location in
Brass
$2,149 / set
H 6.89 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Candelabras Model 8013 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
for dining tables, sideboards, or mantelpieces. These rare early examples showcase Tynell’s ability to
Brass, Nickel
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model 9627 in Rattan and Brass Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare floor lamp model 9627 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the
Brass
$4,752
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Helena Tynell & Theodore Käppi Engraved Cat Dish for Riihimäen Lasi Oy, 1950s
By Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare Helena Tynell engraved cat dish. A perfect gift for glass collectors or even
Art Glass
$4,537
H 7.09 in W 28.75 in D 4.73 in
Rare 1960s Robust mid century finnish design coat rack in patinated brass.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in København K, 84
This rare 1960s Finnish mid-century coat rack, crafted in sturdy, patinated brass, exemplifies the
Brass
$212,000
H 39.77 in W 42.92 in D 5.63 in
Rare Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model '10103/4' Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design traditions. The model 10103/4 is a rare design that clearly demonstrates Tynell’s fully matured
Brass
Rare Brass Pendant by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare model, solid perforated brass. Attributed to Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden
Brass
$11,195
H 15 in Dm 19 in
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
Aluminum, Brass
$7,761 / set
H 152 in Dm 18 in
Rare Pair of Swedish Falkenbergs Belysning Floor Lamps from 60s Design Tynell
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Scandinavian floor lamps by Swedish designer Falkenbergs Belysning from the 60s. Solid brass retractable and swivelling main stem, black and white lacquered metal base and sh...
Metal, Brass
$36,297
H 38.59 in Dm 18.51 in
Sizable Paavo Tynell & Gunnel Nyman Chandelier in Brass & Art Glass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Gunnel Nyman, Paavo Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and exceptionally rare ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and Gunnel Nyman from the 1930s
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, TAITO/Idman
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Paavo Tynell model 1660 is a true collector’s piece, showcasing the designer’s refined
Metal
Paavo Tynell, Model 1660, Taito/Idman
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Paavo Tynell model 1660 is a true collector’s piece, showcasing the designer’s refined
Metal
$4,596
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging
Metal
Rare Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp. Sweden, 1940s.
By Bergboms, Paavo Tynell, Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace brass table lamp with adjustable shade
Brass
$3,500 / item
H 14 in Dm 11.5 in
1960s Mauri Almari Opaline Glass and White Metal 'AE 88' Ceiling Lamp for Itsu
By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
in the 1960s and in the manner of Paavo Tynell. A rare and elegant ceiling lamp executed in thick
Metal
$1,700
H 11.03 in Dm 11.03 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in København K, 84
" approaches of Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto and Paavo Tynell. This
Brass
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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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.