Cane Pendant Light/ Gunnel Nyman, 1940's/ Finland

An opal glass pendant lamp, made by the Slovakian manufacturer LIPTA during the 1960s. Crowned by thin, concentric bands of chrome and green, this 1960s pendant has a suitably "Spa...

A linen ceiling light with whitework embroidery. The centrepiece of this unusually shallow linen chandelier is the whitework embroidery that adorns the main circular panel, which i...

A frosted glass pendant light manufactured by Napako, Prague, during the 1960s. This type of glass pendant light was typical of the sort of lighting manufactured by Napako during the late 1950s to early 1960s. These bowl-shaped pendants, adorned with geometric designs, came in a variety of shapes and colours. Variations on this design, as well as other Napako lamps...

A model 31 armchair designed by one of Finland's most prestigious Modernist designers and architects, Alvar Aalto. The model 31 was designed by Aalto during the 1930s whilst he was working alongside his wife and partner, Aino Aalto, on the Paimio Sanitorium. Aalto won the commission for the tuberculosis hospital in 1929, and over 4 years built a gesamtkunstwerk, "total work of art", dedicated to physical and mental wellness in every capacity possible. Aalto described the sanatorium itself as a "medical instrument", prioritising ventilation and heliotherapy (sun exposure), with furniture functioning a core part of this finely tuned instrument. The low seat and gently reclining form of the model 31 is indicative of the environment of restfullness which Aino and Aalto sought to construct at Paimio. Much like the eponymous "Paimio Chair", the most recognised design from the project, the model 31 shares the scroll-like expression created by the continuous seat and back. However, unlike the "Paimio Chair" the model 31 has a cantilevered construction created by the sweeping curves of the laminated birch frame, inspired by the original "Freischwinger" by Mart Stam from 1926. This particular armchair was once owned by British artist and designer, Max Clendinning, and his partner Ralph Adron...

A pendant designed by Gunnel Nyman, nr 82504, Idman, Finland 1950s. Brass shaft, glass shade partially frosted glass, brand plaque, height 35, diameter 34 cm. Total height circa 85...

Pendant model 81003 by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy, 1950s. Chrome frame with milk glass shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Two pendants, sold separately...

Rare table lamp, designed by Gunnel Nyman, 1940s. Glass frame with new fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Gunnel Nyman is one of the be...

Captivating chandelier by Gunnel Nyman and Paavo Tynell, made from brass with light yellow glass shades. Impressive size. The form of the shades is...