Paavo Tynell More 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
Wall Lamps in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall Lamps in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very rare wall lamps model K8-1/1
Produced by Idman in Finland
Di...
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$19,557 / item
Early Ceiling Lamp in Black Metal, Opaline Glass & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Ceiling Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Opaline Glass and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
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Material: Black lacquered metal, opaline glass and brass
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Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of...
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Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is exec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
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Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass, 1940's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Carl-Axel Acking & Paavo Tynell, 1940's
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Style: Mid century,...
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Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Cane Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Cane Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass, cane and cane shades
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare p...
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Brass
Floor Lamp in Brass, Cane and Original Shade by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass, Cane and Original Shade by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass, cane and original lamp shade
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Lamps / Flush Mounts in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lamps / Flush Mounts in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Black lacquered metal, brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Rattan Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Rattan Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass, cane and rattan shades
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very ra...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Counter Balance Pendant Lamp Paavo Tynell
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell counter balance pendant lamp. Early counter balance pendant light by Paavo Tynell model A1942. Having brass canopy with two pulley wheels, wire receiver, stainless steel cable supporting Aluminum painted shade. Solid brass slide weight and stop. Very good original condition. Light cleaning to the brass and shade, with new lead wire. Shade has minimal paint loss with scuffs pictured. Signed to canopy bar...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Aluminum, Brass
Brass and Glass Cgandelier by Paavo Tynell and Gunnel Nyman for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Captivating chandelier by Gunnel Nyman and Paavo Tynell, made from brass with light yellow glass shades. Impressive size. The form of the shades is...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Nickel Plated Metal and Original Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1930's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Nickel Plated Metal and Original Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1930's
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Material: Nickel plated metal and original shades
Style: Mid century, Scandin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Metal
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model A1965
Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Early Floor Lamp in Black Metal, Brass and Wrapped Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Wrapped Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
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Material: Black lacquered metal, brass and wrapped cane
Style: Mid ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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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 More Lighting
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful Paavo Tynell two shaded wall lamp for Taito Oy AB.
Incredible quality and craftsmanship on this example. Solid brass body with two original handblown glass shades.
Mo...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass and cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare floor lamp model 9602 / Chinese hat
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Floral Themed Brass & Blown Glass Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Paavo Tynell
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful 1960s brass and blown glass six arm chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Glashütte Limburg featuring Tynell's organic floral themed details. As if sunning from the glow of the blown glass lights, detailed floral and leaf accents seem to grow and prosper. A delicate organic, high art and sophisticated vibe with a sense of old money...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass, Bronze
Paavo Tynell Idman Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fine example of an early Paavo Tynell table lamp in solid brass and handblown glass.
Cane wrapped frame.
Adjustable glass shade.
Two available.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in New York, NY
Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made by Idman Oy, circa 1950s. This is an a...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Metal, Brass
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 More Lighting
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Brass
Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very rare and early table lamp mode...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Table lamp model 9227
Produced by Idman in Finland
Dimensions (W x D...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Paavo Tynell for Limburg, Germany Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Limburg, Germany. Modern chrome and wood frame with shades of opalescent yellow bubble glass. Lit by 5 bulbs...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Chrome
$2,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Wall Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass and white lacquered metal
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare wa...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass, cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare floor lamp model K-10
Produced by Idman...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass and black lacquered metal
...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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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 More Lighting
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Metal, Brass
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamps in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamps in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamps m...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model A1965
Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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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
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Material: Brass, glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model A1965
Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
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Material: Copper and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Copper
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
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Material: Brass and black lacquered metal
...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Metal, Brass
$3,196 Sale Price
32% Off
Custom Order Paavo Tynell Counter Balance for Taito Oy 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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 More Lighting
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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 More Lighting
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Metal
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp For Taito Oy 1935
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A super early Paavo Tynell table lamp for Taito Oy from 1935.
This is marked as Model 5053 in the 1935 Taito Catalogue. A similar example has a glass shade.
This example with a c...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Iron
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
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 More Lighting
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Brass
$8,500 / item
Paavo Tynell table lamp for Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A Tynell table lamp in solid brass for Idman, ca. 1950's
An unusual form with an iconic adjustable brass flower or florette that can travel the entirety of the central shaft of the ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell More Lighting
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Brass
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