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Large Rare Tynell Sculptural Art Glass Pendant, Sweden, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Orrefors, Flygsfors, Glashütte Limburg, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sculptural midcentury piece! Large art glass ceiling light by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$4,363 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Double Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Such an incredible example of Paavo Tynell's lighting designs.
This example is rather unusual
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Large Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A large wall lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland ca. 1930's
A very early modernist lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell Style Rare Chandelier, Early 1900s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Paavo Tynell style rare chandelier from the early 1900s. Chromed metal frame with milk glass shades
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell Beige Raven Leg Floor Lamp model. 9609, Rattan Shade, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
beige color.
One of the more rare Tynell floor lamps, this elegant piece will crown any interior. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
$34,146
H 61.03 in Dm 14.18 in
Paavo Tynell Raven Leg Floor Lamp model. 9615, White with Rattan, Taito Oy 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
repainted in natural white color.
One of the more rare Tynell floor lamps, this elegant piece will crown
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
$25,420 Sale Price
25% Off
H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Wall Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish mid-century design is characterized by simple, elegant forms that Paavo Tynell was a master
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$35,000
H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 17.52 in
Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Stamped Taito Oy
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite twelve-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
$35,000
H 32 in Dm 33 in
Rare Finnish Iron Chandelier Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1920s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Finnish iron chandelier from the 1940s, possibly manufactured by Taito Oy, attributed to Paavo
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$1,535 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 19.3 in
MidCentury Rare Ceiling Flush Mount Limburg, Helena Tynell, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Limburg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- marked
- rare type
- representative.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$1,065
H 10.24 in Dm 11.03 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant A1965, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$9,674 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Brass Table Lamp Mod. 5061 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, ca. 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare large polished brass table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito, Finland 1940s.
In an
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$26,084
H 16.15 in Dm 14.38 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Flush Mount in Opaline Glass and Brass
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Model 2093 in Opaline Glass and Brass. Made in Finland. Circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$5,928 Sale Price
22% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 17.92 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Horseshoe Table Lamp Model 9224, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$31,537
H 21.66 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp 9603 White, Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
. This is a very very rare model.
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$40,311
H 63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Hyattsville, MD
18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Lacquered white
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
$9,800
H 5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Paavo Tynell, rare big functionalism chandelier 1311 for Taito Oy, Finland
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the epitome of Scandinavian Vintage Design with this rare, impressive Paavo Tynell
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$22,527
H 37.41 in Dm 32.29 in
Paavo Tynell Church lamp ”Style TAITO”
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Rare Paavo Tynell Church Lamp**
This stunning church lamp is the work of renowned Finnish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 Iron Chandelier for Taito Oy, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 iron chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1930s. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$10,967 Sale Price
50% Off
H 26.78 in Dm 26.78 in
Rare & Huge Pair of Paavo Tynell Pendants 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$104,336 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 21.26 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Pair of Large Flush Mounts, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pair of large flush mounts, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$8,892 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Perforated Brass & Wire Decoration, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptional Paavo Tynell Chandelier in full brass and impeccable condition. This commissioned
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$112,635
H 43.31 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare commissioned table lamp by Paavo Tynell. This lamp has features from several
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$23,333 Sale Price
29% Off
H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
rare 41cm solid brass "Paavo Tynell" Style mushroom table light, Denmark 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light
Producer:
Origin Denmark
in Style of PAAVO TYNELL
Age:
1940s
This
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,778 Sale Price
40% Off
H 16.15 in Dm 12.41 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
from the early 1950s.
This model lamp is quite rare since this is the only example we have seen during
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$33,909
H 14.18 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Paavo Tynell Set of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of rare custom made wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$23,594 / set
H 63.39 in W 24.41 in D 9.45 in
Rare Paavo Tynell 'S' Table Lamp Model 9202, Brass, Wood and Linen, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
not only sleek, and very different than the other standard Tynell table lamps, it is also very rare
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$37,940
H 17.72 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Rare Pair of Cream and Pewter Bubble Lamps by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors
By Helena Tynell, Flygsfors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stellar surviving examples from an unusual lighting line designed by Helena Tynell for the Swedish
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
$6,950 / set
H 35 in Dm 7 in
Rare Paavo Tynell 'S' Table Lamp 9202 in Full Brass & Rattan Shade, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
not only sleek, and very different than the other standard Tynell table lamps, it is very rare, even
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
$39,837 Sale Price
23% Off
H 16.93 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco Wall Sconce for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco wall sconce for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Brass. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Beautiful & Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp 9605, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A brass floor lamp model 9605 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$41,734 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Rare Brass Paavo Tynell Wall Lights for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paavo Tynell & Taito Oy - Scandinavian Modern
A rare and beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$11,026 / set
H 14.97 in W 3.75 in D 11.82 in
Paavo Tynell table lamp pair, model 5313 (TAITO)
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
.
The table lamp model 5313 is one of Tynell's rarer creations and is Taito-stamped, indicating its
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Paavo Tynell chandelier, circa 1950s. Stamped made in Finland, Taito Oy, 9065
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell custom wall lamp. circa 1950. Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare custom made wall lamp design by Paavo Tynell and made in solid brass with pierces
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and large ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and made by Idman. This is a rare version of
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$104,336
H 39.38 in Dm 25.2 in
Paavo Tynell rare 1940's made to order ceiling lamp by Taito Oy, Finland
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell rare 1940's ceiling lamp, exclusively made to
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$14,820
H 53.55 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes EARLY Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Made circa 1950. This beautiful and rare Paavo Tynell chandelier is a timeless midcentury feat of
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Model 50488 Brass Chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1920/1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Exceedingly rare Paavo Tynell
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,750
H 29.14 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco Wall Sconce Model 7004 for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco wall sconce model 7004 for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Forged iron
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,837
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Rare Helena Tynell Engraved Cat Dish Model 6638 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$6,639
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Elegant Paavo Tynell Four Arm Chandelier 9001/4 Taito
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant and rare Paavo Tynell, Taito four arm chandelier. Model 9001/4. Includes custom made linen
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp in Brass and Blue Glass Shades, Taito Oy 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and brilliant wall lamp/sconce by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$10,433
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Helena Tynell Table Lamp in Glass for Flygsfors Sweden 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
are rare in Helena Tynell work and production.
Helena Tynell (1918-2016), She was working for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
present the rare variations of Tynell's lighting design as well as his most well known works, including a
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
$117 Sale Price / item
32% Off
H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
Paavo Tynell
Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell decorative vase in solid brass model 13, Taito circa 1940.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Paavo Tynell cup made in solid brass, model 13 for Taito. Paavo Tynell made a range of cup and
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Eight Arm Brass “Ballerina” Chandelier for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Doylestown, PA
Tynell’s home nation of Finland: a rare achievement for a Tynell design created for and manufactured within
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Paavo Tynell, for Idman model 51096, iron, brass and wooden shade. circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare pair of Paavo Tynell model 51096 for Idman made in laquered iron and brass with a wooden shade
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
$6,758 / item
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 9.45 in
Paavo & Helena Tynell Cast Brass Bowl Model no. 4, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Helena Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Before Tynell was known as the man who `illuminated Finland´, and early in his career he used to
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Desk for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell rare desk light, "Simpukka" (Clam).
Finland, circa 1940s.
Brass, cane-wrapped metal
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Light Blue Pendant by Paavo Tynell - 1940's
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
Experience the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell rare 1940's ceiling lamp, exclusively made to
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Custom Design Paavo Tynell Lamp Commissioned for the Akaa Parish, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare custom-made Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp with exclusive provenance. This lamp is
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$148,204
H 7.88 in Dm 21.66 in
Custom Design Paavo Tynell Lamp Commissioned for the Akaa Parish, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare, custom-made Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp with exclusive provenance. This lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$148,204
H 7.88 in Dm 21.66 in
Rare Swedish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in brass and teak produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Idman Model #80114 Glass Flush Mount Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Idman Model #80114 Glass Flush Mount Attributed to Paavo Tynell. This rare and exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$4,000 / item
H 3.75 in Dm 8.75 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$42,000
H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare tynell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare tynell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 584 options for an antique or vintage rare tynell now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a rare tynell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rare tynell, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare tynell over the years, but those crafted by Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy and Idman Oy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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