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Experience the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell rare 1940's ceiling lamp, exclusively made to order by Taito Oy, Finland. This exquisite piece showcases intricate leather and br...

Pair of large size pendant lights by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they ser...

This three piece ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory...

Large size pendant light by Paavo Tynell from 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they served at Ikaalinen Primary School until the schoo...

Large size pendant light by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they served at Ikaa...

The lamp was designed by Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki in the 1970s. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina.

The lamp was designed by Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki in the 1970s. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina.

Kai Finnmark / Kai Ruokonen Chandelier in Brass by LYNX Kai Ruokonen is a Finnish designer who also worked under the artist name ‘Kai Finnmark’. This Chandelier is a big size pend...

Brass table lamp by Kai Ruokonen Lynx Edition, in a stout form. Made in a cylinder of stacked lamellas that let out a warm glowing light. A wonderful, cool mood light.

The unit on the left is sold. Only the unit on the right is currently available.

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...

Kai Ruokonen Chandelier in Brass and Blue Acrylic by LYNX Kai Ruokonen is a Finnish designer who also worked under the artist name ‘Kai Finnmark’. This Chandelier is a big size pen...

Kai Ruokonen Chandelier in Brass and Orange Acrylic by LYNX Kai Ruokonen is a Finnish designer who also worked under the artist name ‘Kai Finnmark’. This Chandelier is a big size p...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish interior architect and furniture designer, born in Havdhem on Gotland in 1919. He is primarily renowned for his elegant and modern lamp designs for ...

1950's brass and opal glass pendant model K2-20 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy Finland Unpolished brass dome shaped shade over mouth blown frosted glass diffuser. A beautiful refined b...

Pair of large size pendant lights by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they serve...

A beautiful table lamp model K11-15 designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman Oy in Finland in the late 1950s. The combination of brass, painted metal and leather really mak...

A pair of table lamps, custom order produced by KT Valaistus ( Kone-Tukku Oy) for Hotel Lappee Lappeenranta, Finland. Circa 1970's. Adjustable lamps head ...

The lamp is designed by renowned Finnish Designer Kai Ruokonen and manufactured by Sieva Oy in the 70's. The lamp is made of brass with a beautiful patina ...

1950s Mauri Almari 'K2-48' brass chandelier for Idman. A rare example, this cascading chandelier features a trio of perforated brass cones that each measure 33cm H x 11 cm W with the...

A rare model '1068' pendant lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland. The lamp has an opaline glass shade, hanging from a brass stem, decorated with glass prism elements.

Rare ceiling lamp by Tapio Wirkkala with perforated brass shade and satin lacquered metal body, Designed and manufactured between 1959 and 1961 The model is from a limited edition ...

These lamps were designed by Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki in the 1970s. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina....

This three arm pendant light, Intima, was designed by Kai Ruokonen (Kai Finnnmark) in the early 1970s. The lamp was produced by his own manufa...

This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory th...

The most beautiful version of Lisa Johansson-Pape's floral chandelier. The detailed floral decorations in this particular unit are on their own league compare to other similar Johan...

Vintage Design Beautifully enameled pendant light designed by Lisa Johansson - Pape for Orno, Finland in 1950s. This condition of this unit is still good and original with normal si...

This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory t...

Pendant by a Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen for Lynx form the 1960s. Brass with plastic details. Scandinavian Modern design with playful color scheme. Good vintage condition, minor pa...

Set of 2 solid brass wall lamps by Paavo Tynell. Manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s Marked accordingly