GALLERY 20TH Wall Lights and Sconces

PAAVO TYNELL & TAITO SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN A beautiful pair of wall sconces, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito, Finland, 1930's. The overall ...

A nickel and white fabric wall light, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.85” H x 5.25” W x 5.75“ D Back P...

A brass and and Glass two-light wall sconce attributed to Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s. Clean lines design from the Scandinavian Modern period, two-arm with opaline glass cylinder sh...

A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75”  H x 3.78” W x 12.21” D Back Plate Dime...

A beautiful wall lamp model by Paavo Tynell. The items are romantic, elegant, geniously designed taking into account functionality, ambiance, and adding a decorative touch to any int...

An extremely rare and brilliant wall lamp/sconce by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. These kinds of wall lamps are highly sought after by collectors as well as end users world wide. The design is simple, pragmatic and elegant with a little bit of flare, brought by the little brass star decorations. Star decorations are very rarely seen in Tynell lamps, but they are featured in the Finland house catalogue. The combination of brass and glass has proven to be an excellent combo and a favorite by customers. The item is in very good original condition. The glass shades are light blue, however the colour changes into more of a white tonevwhen the lights are on. Please refer to the attached pictures for a better understanding. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous public offices and buildings such as the Finnish Parliament House and the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York. Tynell started as a sheet metal worker´s apprentice at G.W. Sohlbergs workshop in 1906. After that he moved to Taidetakomo Koru Oy in 1912, which was a metal workshop specializing in electric light fixtures. Then Paavo studied at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki and after that he taught in it too. Paavo then founded Taito Oy in 1918 with a number of colleagues. Taito produced a number of other items other than just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light fixtures as the use of electricity became more common. In the 1920s Taito`s main sales were still mostly public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto. After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his major breakthrough. His style became quite distinctive and was mainly aimed at the U.S. markets. He sold both catalogue lamps as well as commissioned works through Finland House in N.Y. Although his late 1940s-1950s style was widely criticized at first in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynell´s high end lamps fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide, and deservingly so. His commisioned lamps number in the thousands, but unfortunately not all documents or archive materials are intact. Please note that we have a number of different Paavo Tynell wall lamps...

A pair of adjustable brass wall lights, model A4, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. Very light oxidation and scratching present. Overall Dimensions...

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...

The 9464 Wall Lamp, designed in 1947 by Paavo Tynell, is a great example on how the Finnish designer elevated illumination into an art form. The clean, sculptured brass shade lends a...

Rarely on offer, a commissioned set of four Paavo Tynell wall lamps from their original location in the Toijala region in Finland. This set of wall lights was designed specifically f...

Paavo Tynell & Taito Oy - Scandinavian Modern A rare and beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell brass wall lights, Finland, 1950s. Model 94...

An iconic floor lamp model 9269 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito in the 1950s. The lamp is in good condition and retains all original parts and original rattan. It has been repaint...