Rare Pair of Kai Ruokonen /Kai Finnmark Floor Lamps for the Vaakuna Hotel, 1970s

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.

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...

An iconic Scandinavian Design lamp "Finnmark", designed by Kai Ruokonen and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki, Finland. The same model was also used later in the Palace Hotel Helsinki. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina. There is something magical about the coldness of brass and the warmth of the light filtering through the shade. The condition is consistent with age, showing some signs of normal use and wear, but the overall impression is good. The heavy patina on the bottom part of the lamp is actually really nice and adds an exceptionally authentic vintage look. The electricity is original and in working condition, however we do recommend it to be changed to current standards. *An identical lamp is featured in a video by Architectural Digest showcasing legendary "Blink 182" drummer Travis Barkers...

A monumental, opaline glass floor lamp designed by Czech lighting designer, Karel Volf for the Hotel Praha; a sprawling, luxury hotel built by the Communist government in Prague duri...