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Place of Origin: Finnish
Sculptural Light No. 64 by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light No. 64 by Milla Vaahtera
Dimensions: W 57 x D 26 x H 60 cm
Materials: glass, brass
In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of unique sculptural lights made out ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,499 / item
Set of Two Leather Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Mid-20th Century
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two leather table lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Mid-20th Century. Leather frame with fabric lampshades. The lampshades are not original. Good vintage condition, minor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Lighting
Materials
Leather, Fabric
An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant classical chandelier model 1457-3 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we usually see from Tynell, this is rather a classic with a modernist...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,559 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy Catalogue....
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$79,900 / item
Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning mid-century pendant by Alvar Aalto in red and brass and manufactured by Valaistustyö Finland, 1950s. This lamp is one of our favourite Alvar Aalto pendants and seems to be...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$36,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Pendant Light, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 10.25 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25 ” H x 3.8...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Chandelier Model ER 98/6, Itsu Oy, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare chandelier model ER 98/6, manufactured by Itsu Oy. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mauri Almari Brass, Rattan & Opaline Table Lamp, Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist table lamp was designed in Finland in the 1950s by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman Oy (signed).
The lamp has a curved brass arm that extends from a polish...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass, Silk & Wooden Table Lamp, Model 5066, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. This lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful silk sh...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman “K2-15” Pendant Lamp in Steel and Opal Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare pendant lamp, model "K2-15", in enameled steel and opal glass, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland, 1950s.
One of the rarest pendant lamps designed by...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps by Itsu Finland
By Itsu
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of charming brass wall lights (sconces) by Itsu, Finland, ca' 1950's. Petite scale, wall switch, rewired for USA, can be used as uplights or downlights, pivoting. Nice original patina and beautiful attention to details, characteristic of Finnish lighting design of the period. Similar to Paavo Tynell 9414...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / set
Pair of Mushroom Table Lamps, Glashütte Limburg, 1970/1980s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of mushroom table lamps, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, 1970/1980s. Chrome frame with milk glass shades that rest on top of the frame. Good vintage condition, patina consist...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Delicate Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Painted Flowers, Kupittaan Savi, Finland 1940s
By Kupittaan Savi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate hand painted ceramic lamp from one of the main ceramic producers in Finland from the early 1900s Kupittaan Savi Oy. The lamp has an organic shape and is deco...
Category
1940s French Provincial Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Valinte OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.4" H x 6.9” W x 14.2" D
Dimensions vary based on pos...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Rattan Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Rattan Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, cane and rattan shades
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very ra...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Aluminum, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and aluminum table or wall light produced by Idman Presenta, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 6.6” W x 7” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number o...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Finnish Mid Century Brass Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Johansson Papé for Orno Oy, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Finnish mid century brass ceiling ceiling pendant lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé produced by Stockmann Orno Oy in Finland, 1940s.
In good original condition and stamped Orno on th...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist "Maija the Bee" Table Lamp, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Maija Mehiläinen” (“Maija the Bee”) table lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Stacked white lacquered lamellas in a tall cylinder form let out a soft light.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.8” H x 3.82” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Model K5-25 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model K5-25 flush mounts, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Plastic shade, metal frame, brass details. Manufacturer's stamp on the bottom. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$13,790 / set
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75” H x 4” Diameter
Stem leng...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass & Leather, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the table lamp model 9224 by Paavo Tynell in brass and leather and manufactured by Taito in the early 1950s. This model is also known as the "horse shoe" due t...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendants, Chrome & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist art deco pair of ceiling pendants by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito from the 1930s. This pair, along other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslin...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,009 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1950's garden lights for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
In the world of design, the collaboration between the visionary Paavo Tynell and the esteemed Idman Oy has birthed a masterpiece that gracefully bridges the realms of functionality a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Maria Lindeman, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass opaline and crystal glass wall light designed by Maria Lindeman and produced by Edman, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions: 19.5" H x 9.75" W
Backplate Dimensuins: 3.2" H x 3...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Propeller' Floor Lamp Model 9631 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare and one of the nicest floor lamps by Paavo Tynell. This model 9631 lamp got its propeller nickname from the shape of the leg. It is in great original condition straight f...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
A ceiling lamp model "K2-20" by Paavo Tynell for Idman.
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp model "K2-20", designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Unusual version with brass stem and wire decor.
Perforated polished brass and frosted g...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto 'Lily of the Valley' Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto is the last of the line of floor lamps he designed starting from the 1950s. This one is nicknamed Lily of the Valley (Kielo in Finnish)...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$16,714 Sale Price
43% Off
Pair of 1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamps
By Carl Thore
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamps.
Executed in black painted perforated metal with white-painted interior and brass hardware, this wall lamp is highly c...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Set of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of rare custom made wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s. Brass frame, wooden slat shade. The shade and the frame are reversible. The lights var...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Model ER 174, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant Model ER 174, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame with milk glass lampshades. Manufacturer's stamp on the frame. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Itsu, Wall Light, Metal, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and white-lacquered wall light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.875” H x 7.5” W x 5.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6” H x 3” W x ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynel Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell Lamp edited by Idman
Original unpolished surface
Category
1950s Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,750
Paavo Tynell Pair of Wall Lights in brass and blue glass, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Paavo Tynell wall lights in brass and light blue glass for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s.
Provenance: Kontiolax, Finland, 1940s.
Glass is in excellent condition with no chips or...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Heikki Turunen, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Brass, Leather, Finland, 1978
By Orno Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, pink acrylic and black leather table lamp produced by Orno, Finland, c. 1978.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.75” H x 6.375” W x 6.375” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 2.37...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Paavo Tynell Full Brass Seashell Table Lamp Model 5321, Taito Oy 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gorgeous and possibly unique seashell lamp by Paavo Tynell in full brass and larger than the usual versions seen in the market. The leg is in full brass rather than the usual ratta...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$32,589 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Opaline shades, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with five light sources and leaf decorations that remind us with the Paavo Tynell decorations he used in his designs. The lamp is in good original...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,494 Sale Price
38% Off
Paavo Tynell flush mount model A 2-3 for Taito, circa 1944
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large Paavo Tynell flush mount model A 2-3 for TAITO, designed and made in the 40's. This model is made with an painted iron core, with a glass and brass diffuser. Really good condit...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky ceiling lights model 9068 set of 2
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky model 9068 ceiling lights for Idman Oy.
Set of 2
Model 9068 "Starry Sky"
One light stamped "Idman"
Perforated enameled metal, brass diffuser, glass diffuser.
...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell model 1082, rattan shade, circa 1960.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pendant model 1082 designed bu Paavo Tynell for Idman, the lamp is composed by a Opal glass with a brass decoration and its orginal rattan shade. The lamp is in good condition overha...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Spectacular Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Model R3/1703 Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model R3/1703 chandeliers by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1930s. Tinplated forged iron. Beautiful leaf and flower details. The chandeliers are sold as a set. Good vinta...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Iron, Tin
Paavo Tynell, set of mid-century modern opaline glass flush mounts for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the allure of mid-century Scandinavian elegance with this exquisite set of 1950's opaline glass flush mounts by the renowned Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy. These ceiling lamps e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Glass shades, brass frame. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Glass shades, brass frame. Brass flowers details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Glass shades, brass frame. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,354
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell, Almari Mauri
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman. Executed in opaline glass and brass with white cloth cord. Highly remi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Mauri Almari Brass Table Lamp for Idman Oy
By Idman, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Mauri Almari brass table lamp for Idman Oy.
A rare and elegant midcentury lamp executed in brass. A contemporary of Paavo Tynell, Almari's refined work has made him an increas...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Itsu Adjustable Wall Lamp Model EY 56 in White Perforated Metal Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare adjustable mid-century modern wall lamp model EY 56, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is meant as a reading lamp above double beds with two adjustable li...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,686 Sale Price
20% Off
Model 369 Floor Lamp, Le Klint, Late 20th Century
By Le Klint
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 369 floor lamp, manufactured by Le Klint, Late 20th Century. Cream colored painted metal frame with paper lampshade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Exceedingly Rare Table Lamp, Svea Winkler, Orno Oy, 1960s
By Svea Winkler, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceedingly rare table lamp, designed by Svea Winkler, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass frame with painted metal lampshade. Good vintage condition, rich patina on the lampshade....
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier Model 1068 in Brass & Glass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp model 1068 in brass, crystal and glass designed by Lisa Johansson-Papé and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1940s-1950s. The lam...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$7,009 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Finnish Pine Wood Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural Finnish wall lamp from the 1970s, expertly hand-carved from solid pine. The organic, flower-like shade features a beautifully scalloped edge and rich natural grain that ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Pine
Yki Nummi, Pendant Light, Copper, Acrylic, Finland, 1960s
By Orno Oy, Yki Nummi
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable copper and acrylic pendant designed by Yki Nummi and produced by Ornö, Finland c. 1960s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25” H x 20” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bul...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch & Linen, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very fine example of the adjustable table lamp model 9201 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940s for Taito Oy in its original condition.
This delicate table lamp has a brass body w...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9020/6 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/6 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
PSO, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light produced by PSO, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75 ” H x 9.5” W x 25.5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5” H x 1.25...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp in Brass and Blue Glass Shades, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
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...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish brass table lamp from the 1950s. Wooden slat shade not original. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful desi...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish opal pendant light, Opal and brass circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Finnish Opal ceiling light circa 1960, Opal and brass ceiling finnish ceiling light wih typical oval opal glass. The core is made with solid brass, goo...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
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