Paavo Tynell Vases

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.

Find antique Paavo Tynell chandeliers and pendants, floor lamps and other lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

(Biography provided by Side Gallery)

Creator: Paavo Tynell

Paavo Tynell, brass vase made by Taito, circa 1940.

$3,188

Paavo Tynell, brass vase made by Taito, circa 1940.

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Paavo Tynell bowl made in solid brass by Taito oy during the 40's in finland. The bowl is made in solid brass with decoration carving. The bowl is in really overhall condition and is stamp by TAITO. Paavo Tynell is one of the leading designer of its time and insipred many other scandinavian designer such as Alvar Aalto, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans Agne Jakobsson or Josef Franck.

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Brass

Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940

$3,188

Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Impressive set of three decorative objects design by Paavo Tynell and produced in the 40's by TAITO OY. The three cups are made in fine layers of brass with decorative details on eac...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Brass

Brass Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920s

$2,776Sale Price|24% Off

H 14.38 in W 20.08 in D 5.52 in

Brass Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Brass candelabra by Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland by Taito in the 1920/1930s. This piece is a classic Paavo Tynell chandelier for Taito Oy, which was made in different sizes. Mar...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Vases

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Brass

Set of Art Glass 'Lankkupullo' by Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, 1970s

$2,434Sale Price / set|24% Off

H 10.83 in W 6.89 in D 2.76 in

Set of Art Glass 'Lankkupullo' by Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, 1970s

By Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Beautiful set of decorative large glass vases / bottles designed by Helena Tynell (1918 – 2016) in 1970’s for the Finnish Riihimäen glassworks. Measurements for individual bottle...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Vases

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Art Glass

Three Ring Ikebana Vase Made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s

$590

H 7 in W 9 in D 4 in

Three Ring Ikebana Vase Made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s

By Toyo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Three ring ikebana vase made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Vases

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Ceramic

Large Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

$2,550

H 10.44 in Dm 5.52 in

Large Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Just Andersen

Located in Lejre, DK

Vase in disco metal model 2411 by Ib Just Andersen. Mad in Denmark Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.

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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Metal

A 6608 Vase by Helena Tynell

$1,500

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

A 6608 Vase by Helena Tynell

By Helena Tynell

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 6608 blown glass vase by Helena Tynell. Signed Helena Tynelll Riihimäen Lasi.

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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Glass

Pair of Wrought Iron Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1920

$34,166 / set

H 22.64 in W 22.05 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Wrought Iron Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1920

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Kangasala, FI

An exceptionally rare pair of wrought iron candelabra KJ12 designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1920s. These sculptural candelabra beautifully ill...

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1920s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Modern Floor Vase, Sweden, circa 1930-1940s

$6,833

H 27.17 in Dm 14.18 in

Scandinavian Modern Floor Vase, Sweden, circa 1930-1940s

By Otto Schulz, Hans Bergström

Located in Örebro, SE

Very rare and possibly unique scandinavian modern floor vase, circa 1930-1940s. Decorative piece with leaves, flowers and birds. In the style of Hans Bergström and Otto Schultz. U...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Metal, Zinc

Helena Tynell Uranium Aurinkopullo, Set of 3

$2,750

H 4.7 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in

Helena Tynell Uranium Aurinkopullo, Set of 3

By Helena Tynell

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A stunning collection of three Scandinavian uranium glass 'Aurinkopullo' (or Sun Bottle) decorative vases. Made by Riihimaki (also known as Riihimaen Lasi O...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Vases

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Uranium Glass

Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's

$195

H 14 in W 4 in D 4 in

Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's

By Holmgaard

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Art Glass vase vase made in Sweden by Arthur Percy c. 1950's. The blown vase features an exaggerated elongated neck over the ball form base. This example is in excellent...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Vases

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Art Glass

Paavo Tynell Candelabra Model KJ-14 From 1930's By Taito Oy

$1,651

H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in

Paavo Tynell Candelabra Model KJ-14 From 1930's By Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Kangasala, FI

Paavo Tynell KJ14 Candelabra, Taito Oy, Finland. This specific candelabra is in mint condition, as seen on the photos. An exceptional example of Finnish mid-century design, the KJ14...

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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Brass

Set of Three Swedish Pewter Vases by Schreuder & Olsson, Stockholm, circa 1970

$1,133 / set

H 6.5 in Dm 3.35 in

Set of Three Swedish Pewter Vases by Schreuder & Olsson, Stockholm, circa 1970

By Schreuder & Olsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant set of three Swedish pewter vases by Schreuder & Olsson, Stockholm, dating to circa 1970. Each vase features a refined baluster form with a gently flared neck and rounded bod...

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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Pewter

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.

$1,138

H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.

By Pol Chambost

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.

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1930s French Beaux Arts Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 13 Chamotte Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

$22,777 / set

H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in

Set of 13 Chamotte Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Exceptional set of 13 Chamotte ceramic vases, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, in the 1940s. Also known as "Hedgehog Vases" for their distinctive, heavily textured s...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 3 White 'Vaga' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

$4,668 / set

H 10.32 in Dm 6.11 in

Set of 3 White 'Vaga' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

Set of 3 beautiful 'Våga' vases. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. 'Swedish Modern'. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gusta...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Ahkeraliisa, Busy Lizzie, Green Sculptural Glass Vase by Helena Tynell, 1968

$430

H 8.27 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Ahkeraliisa, Busy Lizzie, Green Sculptural Glass Vase by Helena Tynell, 1968

By Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A delightful and highly sculptural olive green glass vase designed by the acclaimed Helena Tynell for Finnish glassworks Riihimäen Lasi. Part of the iconic 1968 Country House series,...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Glass

Previously Available Items

Bronze Vase by Paavo Tynell

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H 1.57 in W 4.9 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Vase by Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bronze vase designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , Circa 1940th. Marked AB Taito OY 13.

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Vases

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Bronze

Paavo Tynell vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Paavo Tynell vases 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 vases, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases by Paavo Tynell were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the 1940s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases by Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva, and Gunnel Nyman. Prices for Paavo Tynell vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $3,115, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,115.