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Paavo Tynell

Finnish, 1890-1973

Paavo Tynell, who was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1890, started his career as a tin- and blacksmith at the company Kory Oy. Simultaneously, he studied at the Helsinki University of Industrial Arts, from which he graduated as a master craftsman in 1913. In 1918, Tynell co-founded the metalwork and lighting company Oy Taito Ab. At first, the company focused mostly on interior and exterior metalwork, such as statues and railings. Later, during the 1930s, Taito also began producing lamps for the lighting sector. Both Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck would design works for the company.

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Creator: Paavo Tynell
Dealer: Almond & Co.
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rectangular "Starry Sky" pendant or ceiling lamp #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Lacquered black brass perforated frame with a frosted glass diffuser and metal grid on bottom open...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Table Lamp Model #5066 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy A rare table lamp made in the 1940s for "Taito," Finland. The lamp has a brass base, wood stem, and a pleated silk shade...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Wall Lights Model #9459
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass cone shaped wall lights with white lacquered interior by Paavo Tynell for Taito, model #9459. The height is adjustable on the wall mounted bracket as well as the ange...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Table Lamp #9224 by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp model #9224 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, 1953. The lamp is in solid brass with an adjustable shade and a perforated edge. The stem is wrapped in leather and si...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell Table Lamp for Taito, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare table lamp made in the 1940s for "Taito," Finland. The lamp has a brass base, wood stem, and a pleated silk shade with a brass perforated top. The lamp retains the original wi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A round flush mounted ceiling fixture in white enameled steel with brass diffuser and a perforated outer edge on frame. The cap at ceiling is stamped Taito. Finland, circa 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Steel, Brass

Brass Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large edition of the K2-46 chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The brass shade has twin dot perforations, scalloped edge detail, and a etched glass diffuser underneath. The overa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Copper Pendant by Paavo Tynell Model #K2-20
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pendant by Paavo Tynell with a perforated copper shade over a white glass diffuser with one Edison base socket. The top of the pendant features a copper spiral rosette. Model #K2-2...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Copper

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Pair Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps, Designed in 1950 'Idman/TAITO'
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Two wonderful Paavo Tynell ceiling lamps with attractive glass shades, The lamps give a wonderful soft light through the glass shade, the lamps are marked with the TAITO stamp (Paavo...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell

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Oversized Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell / 2 Available
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oversized flush mount lighting designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland. Model 2081. The model was created in 1937 for New York Wold Fare. Opaline glass shade with wooden sha...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Glass

1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2016a Glass & Metal Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2016A glass & metal wall or ceiling lamp for Taito Oy. Executed in white opaline glass and metal. Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland in the late 1940s, this is a fine unsigned example of a Tynell's iconic refinement. Price is per item. Two lamps available. Similar lamps...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Metal

Rare Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Custom Two-Light Wall Lights Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Houston, TX
Paavo Tynell wall lights, pair Taito OY Finland brass, blown glass Large pair of rare custom wall lights made for the US market. Stamped with the model number. Dimensions wi...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Paavo Tynell Wall Lights in Brass and Kobber
By Paavo Tynell
Located in København K, 84
A very elegant pair of 1950s original Scandinavian sconces and wall lights in brass and copper with beautiful beige diamond pattern string atta...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell

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Brass, Copper

Commissioned Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare commissioned lamp by Paavo Tynell. This lamp has features from several models yet has a unique perforated cone shape shade that is not found in any other standard m...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Steel Desk Lamp Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Unique desk table lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Pierced shade which is adjustable with a unusual base shaped like a doughnut. Steel with a brass stem. Steel was probably painted...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224, Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever came across. This model is also known as the "horse shoe" due to the horseshoe resembl...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Paavo Tynell,Table Lamp, Model 9211, Taito A.B
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a really elegant, rare desk lamp model 9211 by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) from 1950s for Taito, Finland. It is in original condition. The lamp body is made with cast brass a...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9209, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful table lamp model 9209 by Paavo Tynell ( Finland 1890-1973). It has a perforated semicircle brass lamp shade with light switch, a brass Stand and a lively rattan wrapped s...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

  • Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9209, Taito Oy
  • Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9209, Taito Oy
  • Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9209, Taito Oy
  • Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9209, Taito Oy
H 15.75 in. W 10.24 in. D 10.24 in.
Paavo Tynell Set of Two Model '9227' Table Lamps for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Taito-idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of '9227' Table lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Exceptionally rare and original green color. Marked Taito Oy / Idman. Produced in 1940s in Finland. This table lamp is one of ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Finnish Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Finnish brass table lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell. An elegant design executed in attractively patinated brass and adorned wit...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Previously Available Items
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. Two candelabra base sockets per arm.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

Large Counter Weight Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scale counter weight chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. The perforated shade is in brass with a frosted glass diffuser and b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Pendants
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and elegant set of three large white Paavo Tynell flush mounts with brass rings and brass ceiling caps for Idman. Sold individually. Can be either ceiling mount or hang as pen...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass, Enamel

  • Paavo Tynell Ceiling Pendants
  • Paavo Tynell Ceiling Pendants
  • Paavo Tynell Ceiling Pendants
  • Paavo Tynell Ceiling Pendants
H 12 in. Dm 10.25 in. L 12 in.
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely rare large-scale chandelier by Paavo Tynell. The chandelier features a brass floral detail at the top, cascading brass detai...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

  • Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
  • Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
  • Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
  • Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
H 45 in. Dm 18 in.
"Chinese Hat" Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A floor lamp model #9602 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1950. The lamp is in brass with the stem wrapped in cane. The "Chinese Hat" lamp has two standard base sockets a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp Model #9067 by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Paavo Tynell flush mount ceiling lamp model #9067 with a black enameled shade made with perforated edge detail for Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Chandelier for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier with perforated shade and scalloped edge detail.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass, Enamel

"Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp by Paavo Tynell Model #9068
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A square form ceiling fixture in black with brass grid diffuser and etched glass filter. Manufactured by Idman Oy. A pair are available. Finland, circa 1960s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Starry Sky" Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell Model #9068
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A square form ceiling fixture in white with brass grid diffuser and etched glass filter. Manufactured by Idman Oy. Finland, circa 1960s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Blue
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chandelier by Paavo Tynell in pale blue enameled steel with perforated shade, leather trimmed edge, etched glass diffuser and a brass finial. The overall drop can be easily adjuste...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Steel

Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier in Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A counter weight chandelier in brass with perforated shade, paper diffuser with brass finial at center. The overall length is completely a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Brass Pendants
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A group of five cone shaped pendants in brass with perforated detail on bottom edge of shade and a brass rosette on top of each. Overall length can be specified. Finland, circa 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell

Materials

Brass

  • Paavo Tynell Brass Pendants
  • Paavo Tynell Brass Pendants
  • Paavo Tynell Brass Pendants
  • Paavo Tynell Brass Pendants
H 44 in. Dm 10 in.

Paavo Tynell furniture for sale on 1stDibs

Paavo Tynell furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. There are many options in our Paavo Tynell collection of furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 215 vintage editions of these items, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paavo Tynell were created in Europe during the 20th century in the Scandinavian Modern style. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gunnel Nyman, Stockmann-Orno and Lisa Johansson-Pape. Prices for Paavo Tynell furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $525 and tops out at $235,000, while pieces like these can sell for $9,532.

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