Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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
A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass & Leather, Idman 1950s
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 resembling foot and other features making it resemble Thoroughbreds (see archive pictures) In a 1950s edition of the Finland House Lighting catalouge this lamp was nicknamed Thoroughbred. Now if you think that was because of the horseshoe-foot, think again.
The Thoroughbred is a hot-blooded racing horse breed known for its agility and it's physical features include a well-chiseled head, a long slim neck and a lean body. Somehow, that sounds like an exact description of the 9224 lamp. Add to that the leather harness and it's spot on.
This version has perforated funnel shape brass lamp shade...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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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 Table Lamps
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Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Table Lamps Model 9227 in Red and Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite example of a beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide range of spaces especially offices, home offices or reading and working tables.
Thi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9227 by Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
Paavo Tynell table lamp, model 9227. Brass and white painted steel. Idman's stamp on the stem, Idman's and Taito's stamps on the bottom. In good used gondition.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Gubi 5321 Brass Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell’s fanciful take on nature is gracefully echoed in the 5321 Table Lamp, designed by the Finnish designer in 1941. Under the distinctive shell inspired brass shade, the bulb subtly appears from beneath; a picturesque detail resembling the desirable sea shell pearl...
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2010s Danish Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Set of Two Model '9227' Table Lamps for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Taito-idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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 Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 9224 ”Horseshoe” Brass and Leather Table Lamp
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
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 manufacturing company in Finland, Taito Oy. The present model “9224” table lamp is a well known design famous for its characteristic base design.
This model is better known as the "horseshoe" due to the shape of the foot and other features making it resemble Thoroughbreds. In a 1950s edition of the Finland House Lighting catalogue this lamp was nicknamed Thoroughbred, but interestingly enough, not because of the horseshoe-foot. The Thoroughbred is a hot-blooded racing horse breed known for its agility and physical features including a well-chiselled head, a long, slim neck and a lean body. Features that describe this lamp model as well. This version (there exists one with small holes on the reflector) has a funnel shaped brass reflector with a ring of perforated lines highlighting its widening shape. The reflector is lacquered white inside and can be adjusted in its position, functional elements that show Tynell’s consideration for the user and the lamp’s utilitarian role as well. The most distinct element however, remains the brass horseshoe base that balances the design both visually and literally as well. It is a sleek, modern element that makes this model immediately recognizable. It is connected to the shade by a straight neck wrapped entirely in leather. While Tynell’s company collaborated with up-and-coming talent as well as more established names such as Alvar Aalto, Tynell’s own designs are the most collected for their elegant brass forms, exquisite quality, and interesting play of materials.
A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s design is derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of perforated and polished brass as material. This table lamp showcases all his sensibilities that gained him worldwide fame and renown.
Condition:
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. This unit is unpolished and has signs of wear.
Paavo Tynell Table lamp Model 9224 Horseshoe Lamp...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9227 Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table lamp model 9227 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
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 Table Lamps
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Brass
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 Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell 9227 Table Lamp for TAITO / Idman Finland, 1950's
By Idman, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful and iconic Light Blue colored desk lamp by Paavo Tynell.
Early version from 1950's, stamped: "TAITO 9227 IDMAN"
Vintage condition, look photos closely. Re-Painted after...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Early Paavo Tynell Desk Lamp, Model 5307, TAITO Finland 1930's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Early Table / Desk lamp by Paavo Tynell for TAITO Oy on 1930´s. Made in Finland.
Model 5307 was one of the first table lamps what Paavo Tynell designed.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Bauhaus Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model “Umbrella” Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paavo Tynell
Table lamp model “Umbrella”
Manufactured by Taito Oy
Finland, 1940
Brass
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
32 cm x 41 H cm
12.5 in x 1...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Rare Brass Table Lamp Mod. 5061 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, ca. 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare large polished brass table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito, Finland 1940s.
In an excellent vintage condition.
Measurements:
Height : 16.14 inches
Diameter: 14.37 i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell, Table Lamp model 5066, Taito Oy, 1940s, rattan shade
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paavo Tynell
Table Lamp, model 5066
designed circa 1940 and made by Taito Oy, Finland
Hard wood square stem with circular brass base and push button, the square rattan shade with br...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Mid-Century Table / Desk Lamp, Produced by Taito Oy FInland
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful desk/table lamp, model no. 5305 (Also known as model 9222) by Paavo Tynell. Manufactured by Taito, Finland. Underside impressed with ”TAITO 5305”....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The distinctive reflector on this iconic Paavo Tynell table lamp gave it a few nicknames such as the cow's bell, church bell, hat lamp or even Snufkin after the character in the Moom...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell 'S' Table Lamp Model 9202, Brass, Wood and Linen, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An unbelievably beautiful table lamp by the master of lightings design Paavo Tynell. This lamp is not only sleek, and very different than the other standard Tynell table lamps, it is...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paavo Tynell
Table lamp
Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna”
Finland, 1940
Brass, teak
From the archives of Side Gallery
Measurements:
32 cm x 41 H cm
12.5 in x 16 H in
...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5068, Brass, Wood & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5068, manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lamp is in excellent condition. One of the more rarely seen Tynell table lamp models. Please see our ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, "Simpukka" Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1939
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan "Simpukka" Table Lamp designed by Paavo Tynell in 1939 and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 9” W x 5.5” D
Stated dim...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950.
Marked by manufacturer.
Later painted shade and base.
Existing wiring, ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Sheet Metal
Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Finnair Commissioned Table Mounted Brass Lamp, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and very rare table mounted lamp designed by Paavo Tynell, comissioned by Finnair and manufactured by Taito Oy in 1952. This lamp was comissioned for the Aero (later Finn...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Mid Century Desk Table Lamp Model 9222 Produced by Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century desk table lamp model "9222 / 5305" by Paavo Tynell in white lacquered metal and brass produced by Taito Oy, 1940s. In good vintage condition.
Dimensions: H: ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, 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 Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
A Turqoise (Mint Green) Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9222, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model 9222 by Paavo Tynell is a time lasting and practical model featuring a mixture of 3 different metal materials. In this model a firm brass stem supports an alumi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Early Bijou Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5306 in Black, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 Table Lamps
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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 Table Lamps
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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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Sheet Metal
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model H5-7 in White and Brass, Idman 1960s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass, Aluminum
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...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass
Minimalist Functionalist Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5007, Nikled Brass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This exquisite minimalist functionalist table lamp, model 5007, was designed by the renowned Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1930s and reflecting the ...
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1940s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell table lamp pair, model 5313 (TAITO)
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish lighting designer whose works are now highly valued and sought after by collectors. He was one of the founders of Oy Taito Ab in 1918, and the ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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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 Table Lamps
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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 Table Lamps
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Metal
Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
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...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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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 Table Lamps
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Brass, Steel
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 Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
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 Table Lamps
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Brass, Metal
Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and minimalist two-socket table lamp superbly crafted of patinated bronze and white oak.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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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...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Table Lamps
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Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Paavo Tynell table lamps 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 table lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 66 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original table lamps by Paavo Tynell were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Tapio Wirkkala, Lisa Johansson-Pape, and Stockmann-Orno . Prices for Paavo Tynell table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $899 and can go as high as $61,722, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,221.
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