Paavo Tynell Furniture
Finnish, 1890-1973
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.
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(Biography provided by Side Gallery)
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Creator: Paavo Tynell
Dealer: Haddadin Design
Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The same model with different perforations can be found in the Finland House lighting catalogue from the early 1950s.
This model lamp is quite rare since this is the only example we ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Flower Bouquet Chandelier 9029/5 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special variation of the iconic 9029 chandelier with five beautiful light shades and a lot of brass decorations giving the impression of a flower bouque. Sometimes called the brida...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5310 in Black and Nickled Brass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp is a part of the early Tynell lamps from the 1930s with clear Bauhaus influence. The combination of stainless steel and black paint distinguishes this lamp from the c...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model. 5233, Green, Brass & Birch, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5233 in mint green, manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. A classic Tynell lamp with a new vibrant look and excellent condition....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
A Magnificent Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 82500 in Brass for Idman, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and quite sizeable Paavo Tynell ceiling pendant model no. 82500 for Idman from the 1950s. Because of its size, the lamp suits ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Table lamps Model 5233 in Brass and Red, 1950s, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A nice pair of Paavo Tynell table lamps model 5233 for Taito. This functional model can be used in private residences as well as offices. The lamps are in good condtion as they have ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Raven Leg Floor Lamp model. 9615, White with Rattan, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) original floor lamp model. 9615, manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1950s. A beautiful floor lamp with a lacquered metal and rattan stem. All original parts excluding the beautiful fabric shade. The bottom part (often called the eagles foot, due to it's resemblance of one) is repainted in natural white color.
One of the more rare Tynell...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass, Metal
A Pair of Green & Brass Paavo Tynell Table Lamps Model. 9227, Idman Oy 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of particularly beautiful Paavo Tynell model. 9227 table lamps in green painted metal and brass, manufactured by Idman Oy in Finland in the 1950s. An exquisite example of a be...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Copper and Opal Glass Ceiling Pendant Model K2-16, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful minimal pendant model K2-16 by Paavo Tynell in opaline glass and copper. This is a small down light lamp and is mostly used in kitchens over tables or counters. Please no...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Copper
Paavo Tynell Sizable Ceiling Lamp from the Iconic Aulanko Hotel, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Flower Bouquet Chandelier 9029/4, Brass and Opal Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The classic 9029 chandelier by Paavo Tynell was made in various different sizes. This particular one is the one with four shades. Some refer to it as the "Bridal Bucket" because of t...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1968 in Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable lamp by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously unites the patinated brass with the rattan and fabric shade. The counterweight showcases Tynells genius by making the la...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Outdoor / Indoor Industrial lamp Model H9-100, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
An industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor / indoor lamp model H9-100. The lamp has a beautiful and original white / gray colour metal shade that is easy to integrate in any interior o...
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1960s Finnish Industrial Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic Tynell lamp designs. This elegant table lamp is nicknamed the "helmet" or Kypärä in Finnish due to the resemblance with helmets. The lamp features a perforated...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The distinctive reflector on this iconic Paavo Tynell table lamp gave it a few nicknames such as the cow's bell, church bell, hat lamp or even Snufkin after the character in the Moom...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Outdoor / Indoor Industrial style lamps, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor / indoor lamps. These lamps model H9-100 are a quite smaller than the other industrial pair we have list...
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1960s Finnish Industrial Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Paavo Tynell Outdoor / Indoor Industrial lamps Model H9-100, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor / indoor lamps model H9-100. The lamps have a beautiful and original white / gray colour metal shade that is easy to integrate in any ...
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1960s Finnish Industrial Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Aluminum, Metal
Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Turqoise (Light Green) Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9222, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model 9222 by Paavo Tynell is a time lasting and practical model featuring a mixture of 3 different metal materials. In this model a firm brass stem supports an alumi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell 'S' Table Lamp Model 9202, Brass, Wood and Linen, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An unbelievably beautiful table lamp by the master of lightings design Paavo Tynell. This lamp is not only sleek, and very different than the other standard Tynell table lamps, it is...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Large Ceiling Lamp from the Iconic Aulanko Hotel, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-10 in Red, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic floor lamp model designed by Paavo Tynell himself for Idman in the 1950s. The lamp has been repainted in red, as we have noticed the increased demand for this color, as an ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Art Deco Lamp 1601, Nikkled Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco Paavo Tynell lamp in nikkled brass with a cream colour wavy surfaced opaline glass shade. The lamp model is 1601 featured in one of the 1930s catalogues. Perfec...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 1464, Glass, Amber Crystals & Brass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite example of Paavo Tynell 1930s lamps. A marvelous piece with dark champagne colour (light brown) blown glass shades and oxidated brass body with amber colour drop like cr...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell White Perfortated Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity co...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell White Perfortated Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Crystal Wall Lights Model 9473, Brass, Fabric and Glass Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This pair of wall lamps shows Paavo Tynells genious as a designer. The attention to detail is quite evident as every small detail is well thought of to bring about such beautiful wal...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Grand Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is consid...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Early Bijou Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5306 in Black, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp is a part of the early Tynell lamps from the 1930s with clear Bauhaus influence. The combination of the black paint and chromed leg distinguishes this lamp from the c...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Paavo Tynell Finnair Commissioned Table Mounted Brass Lamp, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and very rare table mounted lamp designed by Paavo Tynell, comissioned by Finnair and manufactured by Taito Oy in 1952. This lamp was comissioned for the Aero (later Finn...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Brass
Exceptional Commissioned 'HOK' Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp in Brass, Taito 1948
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Tynell floor lamp commissioned for the HOK Suurravintola "Grand Restaurant" in Helsinki designed by Paavo Tynell, and manufactured by Oy Taito Ab, c. 1949. Only 8 of thes...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Nun's Hat' Floor Lamp K10-10, Blue, Brass & Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic floor lamp model designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman in the 1950s. The lamp has been repainted in blue, as an alternative for the black and white versions that are the most ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Minimalistic Handmade Paavo Tynell Tin Candelabra, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
In addition to his iconic brass lamps, Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) designed candle holders and other metal items. This candle holder is such an example and was handmade late in his care...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Commissioned Pair of Paavo Tynell / Paul Boman 1948 floor lamps, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of commissioned floor lamps by Paul Boman/Paavo Tynell for the United Paper Mills (Yhtyneet paperitehtaat) club house in Jämsänkoski. P. Boman / Oy Taito Ab, c. late 1940s. We acquired these lamps directly from the club house.
As these lamps were commissioned for a more classic and formal place, the overall design was reflective of the settings. The lamp legs were made of wood rather than the usual brass-rattan combination. The middle part retained the Tynell hallmark brass switch "box" and is lit by 3 lamps and finally the upper part also reminds us of the Tynell classic Chinese hat lamps, but with a more formal twist. A beautiful unique pair that suits formal spaces, reading rooms and libraries, or any interior with a classic vibe.
The United Paper Mills is an important company in Finnish industrial history that helped build and shape industrial towns around Finland. The company is now a multi-billion euro firm that is still functioning. The Jämsänkoski deputy's manor house that was turned into the company's club house, to where these lamps were commissioned, hosted endless important meetings and parties and accommodated many prominent state visitors such as Princess Ann...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model H5-7 in White and Brass, Idman 1960s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model H5-7 by Paavo Tynell is a time lasting and practical model featuring 3 different metal materials. In this model a firm brass stem supports aluminum cone shade. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5068 in Brass, Birch and Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5068, manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1950s, excellent condition. This is a rare version with a slotted brass leg that hold a birch piece as a handle wh...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Paavo Tynell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paavo Tynell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paavo Tynell furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 357 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 33 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paavo Tynell were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno , and Yki Nummi. Prices for Paavo Tynell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $499 and can go as high as $355,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,807.
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