Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Finland, circa 1940s.
Hand blown opaline glass shades with polished brass hardware.
N...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9060/10102 Produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model 9060/10102 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker in Norway.
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and opaline glass designed by Paavo tynell and produced in Taito, Finland, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier, model 1409/3, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.29” H x 3.86” Diameter
Socket takes ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell model 1082 for Idman original rattan shade, circa 1960.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pendant model 1082 designed bu Paavo Tynell for Idman, the lamp is composed by a Opal glass with a brass decoration and its orginal rattan shade. As mentioned the shade is original f...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier "A1965"
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale counter weight chandelier "A1965" by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1950s, with perforated shade in citrus yellow enameled metal, frosted glass diffus...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1967' Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 cords on their own. The result was a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell “R4/1704” Wrought Iron Chandelier for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wrought Iron
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant for GUBI.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Height: 117-160 cm.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
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...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Round Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9069, Burgundy, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 and shapes. This pair is the round model number ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "1024" Pendant Lamp for Taito, Finland 1935
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers, a true pioneer of Nordic lighting. This lamp was made by the famous Finnish manufacturer Taito O...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Brass Paavo Tynell Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Paavo Tynell chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 169 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 15 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Alvar Aalto, and Stockmann-Orno . Prices for Paavo Tynell chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $699 and can go as high as $355,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,900.