Paavo Tynell Lighting
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
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
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 cords on their own. The result was a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
“9227” Paavo Tynell 1950s Black and Brass Desk Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century table lamp, model 9227 designed for Idman by Paavo Tynell.
Brass and black painted metal. Manufacturer's mark.
Can be rewired upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco Wall Sconce for Taito Oy, 1920s/1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Paavo Tynell Art Deco wall sconce for Taito Oy from the 1920s/1930s. Brass. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, in brass with a large articulate light blue colored enameled shade and base, the shade is partially perforate...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Model K2-20. Finland, circa 1950th.
Perforated copper over opaline glass shade. Marked by manufacturer.
Rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Copper
Grand Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950s.
Original paint, marked by manufacturer.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
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 chandelier model can be found at the Taito Oy catalogue from 1935. Forged iron. Good vintag...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Iron
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model H5-7 in White and Brass, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
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. ...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
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 co...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 9224 "Horseshoe" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of large wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1940s. Painted metal frame with milk glass domes. Manufacturers stamp. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consist...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, White
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier in Brass and White in Original Condition
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Berlin, DE
Paavo Tynell counter weight chandelier in brass and white in original condition.
A counter weight chandelier in brass and with a white perforated...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Custom Order Paavo Tynell Counter Balance for Taito Oy 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell
Counter Balance, model NM 348
Taito Oy
brass, glass, steel wire
Measures: 54 height × 7.5 diameter inches
Height is adjustable. The cord could be added for length.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell “R4/1704” Wrought Iron Chandelier for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
From the ’30s and throughout the ’50s, Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) was considered Finland’s premier lighting designer, called on to illuminate public spaces across the country. In Helsi...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Table lamp model 9227
Produced by Idman in Finland
Dimensions (W ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Paavo Tynell Table Lamp in Enamel for Taito 1935
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very early black enamel table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy in 1935.
On the verge of Modernism and borrowed generously from the Bauhaus lamps of the time, this is an incredibl...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 designer Paavo Tynell, produced by TAITO Oy. This lamp is a rare find and has been authen...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Model 1995 Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamps model 1995 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
Measure: Height: 28 (63) cm.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Model K2-10, 1955
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell chandelier Model K2-10
Manufacture: Idman,
Finland, circa 1955.
Enameled steel, glass, brass.
Measures: 9 diameter x 15 height inches.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gubi 1965 Pendant Soft Black Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
/ Shade dimension: Ø18.1x10.2 inches / lamp height: 10.2 inches / Lumen/Watt: 810 Lumen (~ 6W-10W LED) Holder/Socket: US – 3x E26 (Bulb not included) / Net weight: 3.3 kg
The 1965 P...
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2010s Danish Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamps designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 35 x 35 x 110 – 135 cm. Price is listed / item.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
“H5-8” Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Borås, SE
”H5-8”, table lamp
ca. 1960s.
Lacquered steel and brass.
Designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman Oy.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940’s for Tait...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Paavo Tynell & Idman Brass Wall Lamp, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
Set of 2 solid brass wall lamps by Paavo Tynell.
Manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s
Marked accordingly
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Desk/Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable desk/table lamp, model no. 5305 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s. Brass and painted perforated metal. Manufactured by Taito, Finland. Underside impressed with TAITO/5305. Price redu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Di...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 and comes with the original custom ordered glass shades.
Simple and Classic. Soli...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
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 designed for a Sanitarium in Helsinki.
Adjustab...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, Model 9227
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An adjustable table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman, circa1950
This example retains it's original enameled white shade with a solid brass upright and adjustable thumbscrew.
Stam...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and minimalist two-socket table lamp superbly crafted of patinated bronze and white oak.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Paavo Tynell Rare Table Lamp Mod. 9227, by Taito E Idman, Finland, 1958
By Paavo Tynell, Taito-idman
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare Brass Table Lamp mod. 9227, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito and Idman, Finland, 1958 circa,
Finnish design icon executed in brass and black aluminum and metal. Retain orig...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Paavo Tynell lighting 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 lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 335 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 33 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Alvar Aalto, Lisa Johansson-Pape, and Ilmari Tapiovaara. Prices for Paavo Tynell lighting 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 $12,833.
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