Finnish Lighting

Elegant Finnish Art Deco floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted in beautifully grained birch. The sculptural stem features a distinctive twist-carved design, showcasing the warmth and na...

A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass (rattan on the stem) and rattan shade, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman. This was often mistaken for a Tynell due to very l...

A pair of classic cut cystal and brass wall lamps / Scones by Finnish designer Mauri Almari, model K8-14. Manufactured by Idman in the 1950s, the lamps are in their original conditio...

This table lamp is a masterful display of modern Scandinavian design’s sensibility and craftsmanship. Crafted in the mid-20th century, it captures the elegant interplay of form and f...

Pendant light 'AMA 500' with brass details by Aino Aalto, designed 1941. This piece was made by Valaistustyö of Finland. The design features an aluminium sh...

One of the most iconic Tynell lamp designs. This elegant table lamp is nicknamed the "helmet" or Kypärä in Finnish due to the resemblance with helmets. The lamp features a perforated...

Pendant lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Manufactured by Orno in Finland in the 1950s. White opaline glass diffuser with a wooden shade and beautiful brass details. Labeled ORNO. Lite...

This lamp is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, a truly iconic design. Paavo Tynell designed this model “9060” in 1950-52 for the secretariat...

1960s Large Red and Grey Diabolo Articulating Wall Lamp Attributed to Pierre Guariche A rare and elegant example of midcentury French design executed in sculptural deep grey and red...

A white opaline glass and chrome pendant light produced by Orno, Finland, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 10.0"D Stem Length (inches): 9.0" Dimensions of Canopy (i...

Pair of Scandinavian Modern table lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950/1960s. Leather and brass frame. Yarn shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, m...

A beautiful and fully renovated pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne (Senators) floor lamps in brass, natural leather and acrylic diffusers. The design features a heavy brass foot with...

A beautiful floor lamp by Idman from the 1950s. This model is attributed to Maria Lindeman, who was one of the head designers at the leading light manufacturer Idman, along side Paav...

A rare and characterful pair of brutalist ceiling lamps executed entirely in copper, originally commissioned for the entrance canopy of the Kesko building, later known as the Oulu En...

1960s Opaline glass and brass geometric pendant lamp attributed to Mauri Almari. Executed in glossy opaline glass and brass with black cloth co...

Flush mount, manufactured by Lasipaino Oy, 1960s. Frosted glass with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic design.

Elegant Finnish wall light model SV 60 manufactured by Hyval in the 1960s. This refined piece features a polished brass backplate paired with beautifully faceted glass shades that cr...

A brass table lamp, designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Overall Dimensions: 19" H x 7.75" W x 12" D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1

A beautiful side / table lamp model 24116 by Valinte Finland from the 1960s-70s. The lamp features a cast brass tripod base with a teak handle and a silky fabric shade creating a coz...

A stunning Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp with a beautiful "rowing ship" design. The lamp is made of brass, teak and milk glass. The combination of the materials works beautifully a...

An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.15” H x 7.15” W x 11.35” D Dimensions variable based on position ...

Elegant Finnish mid-century pendant light featuring a sculptural brass structure with two softly rounded opaline glass shades. The organic, upward-curving arms and decorative central...

A rare Finnish wall light designed and produced by Valinte Oy in the 1950s, exemplifying the refined functionality and material quality characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian lig...

Finland and especially Helsinki has a lot of Art Noveau/Jugend style buildings. And as such Art Noveau style furniture and lighting fixtures are also abu...

A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell's interpretation of the baroque style chandeliers from the 1930s-1940s. The lamp model is 1811 and is made with oxidized brass. The light bulbs ar...

This very rare pair of flush mount ceiling lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Stockmann-Orno in Finland, exemplifies the refined, human-centered approach to light...

This rare pendant was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman in Finland. Model K3-43, it was introduced in the early 1950s and offered with a range of shade options, includin...

A beautiful classic table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The highly popular "Ihanne" lamp features a bril...

Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...

A refined mid-century pendant produced in the 1950s by Itä-Suomen Sähkö Oy (commonly known as Itsu). Model ER 174 features a geometric brass structure built around a central cube, fr...

Large model 18352 pendants (4 pieces sold separately), attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Metal and acrylic. Good vintage condition, minor patina cons...

Chandelier, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Artek A805 floor lamp "Angel's Wing", manufactured by Valaisinpaja, designed by Alvar Aalto. The lamp has a brass base, black leather, and a white shade. In good used condition.

Rare pair of Scandinavian Modern pendants, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940s. Brass frame, glass shades, intricate glass flower details. Marked. Good vintage...

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Cane Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, cane and cane shades Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare p...

Model 2093 flush mount, design Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940/1950s. Opaline glass shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...

The “Crane” is evidence why Tapio Wirkkala can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries. Wirkkala’s far-reaching career spanned multiple fields, from furniture design to sculpture and other art objects, and this can be clearly traced in this floor lamp. It functions as an art object just as much as a utilitarian lamp. With its slender shape and a brass and black lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be adjustable, and the design customizable. The main design elements are placed around the main functional parts, namely the shade, the adjusting rod, and the base. The sculptural brass rods cross each other similarly to a crane, and inspired the nickname of this model. The black lacquered conical shade and base, as well as the spherical counterweight stand out against the bright brass and add a modern edge to the design. The shade is lacquered white inside, creating a pleasant effect when the lamp is lit. Idman’s label engraved on the brass handle. Idman produced the models of some of the most renowned Finnish lighting designers of the time, including Tapio Wirkkala, Mauri Almari and Maria Lindeman. Unlike other aesthetic movements, Mid-Century Modern design was streamlined, while highlighting the materials used. The vibe of this “Crane” floor lamp is fresh, retro-tinged, and completely alluring with its dedication to quality and practicality wrapped up in beautiful design that will never go out of style. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 26.37 in W x 7.08 in D x 51.39 in H (height is adjustable) 67 cm W x 18 cm D x 128 cm H (height is adjustable) Literature: Tuula Sakalari, Katri Lehtova, Werner Söderström, “Suomalaisia Tuolej”, Osakeyhtio, Helsinki, 2012, pp. 96 & 97 About the designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries: he worked on everything from refrigerators to banknotes and from furniture to striking jewels. The most important materials for Wirkkala were wood and glass – he never ceased to explore the possibilities they offer. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Many of his glass works for Iittala were also awarded later in the 1950s at the Milan Triennial. In the years 1951-1954, Wirkkala worked as the artistic director of Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design. In 1955, he received a Pro Finlandia medal and in 1972 the Academy of Finland's honorary title of academician. The first mass-production glassware range designed by Wirkkala was the Tapio series launched in 1954. The popular Ultima Thule glassware range, created in 1968, was based on the so-called ice glass technique, and the designer himself was involved in developing it at the Iittala glass factory. Wirkkala also received important commissions from abroad: in the mid-1960s he started to design glass objects for Venini Glassworks in Italy, where he created the Bolle bottles for the Venice Biennale collection in 1966. One of Wirkkala’s most significant commissions abroad was the work at the Rosenthal porcelain factory in Germany: he worked as a freelance designer for Rosenthal for almost 30 years, and the most influential result was the Paper Bag vase (1977), still today one of Rosenthal’s best-selling products. Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s, but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractionism and gave Finnish sculpture...

Striking table lamp by Liisa Hallamaa, in a tall design that can also work as a floor lamp. Made from stoneware with a sculpted surface, lacquered bright blue with decor of golden le...

Originally designed by Flemming Brylle and Preben Jacobsen for Quality System, Denmark, in the 1960s, this sculptural table lamp was reissued by IKEA in the early 2000s under the nam...

A pair of counterweight adjustable ceiling lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Model 1942. Painted perforated aluminum shades with polished brass counterweight details. Marked...

Table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass leg and chromed metal detail with original fabric lampshade. Good vintage condition, some marks consi...

Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.

Scandinavian Modern model 212-3 pendant, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor pati...

A freeform copper table lamp designed by Tukiainen Aimo Ossi Kalevi and produced by Oy Moonlight, Finland, 1970s. Bulb Specifications: E-27 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1 All lighting w...

A lacquered metal sconce / wall light or flush mount designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb. There is no maximum...

Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

A sizable and rare flush mount by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno. This model 1328 came in two different sizes, this is the larger one with a diameter just under 30cm. The lamp consists...

Scandinavian Modern rattan floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1930s. Rattan, metal and wood frame, fabric shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

A stunningly beautiful ceiling pendant lamp made of a metal frame with a plastic and paper wrap shade. The lamp is in its beautiful original condition. A really pleasant design that...

Model Ihanne/Senator floor lamp, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Painted metal frame, leather wrapping on the frame, acrylic and fabric shades. Good vinta...

Rare Taidetakomo Hakkarainen floor lamp in wrought iron and straw shade made in Finland in the 1930s.

An off-white and gold-lacquered metal and acrylic pendant light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 47.75” H x 17”...

Stunning brass table lamp, model #5066 by Paavo Tynell, made from brass with a mahogany stem and original plisséd textile shade in a voluminous square form. The brass top of the shad...

A chandelier designed by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Model 51122. Finland, circa 1950s. Featured on Idman catalog No 132, page 7. Polished brass with three original glass shades. Mea...

'Horseshoe' table lamp, model '9224', designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1953. Polished brass, adjustable brass shade with perforated edge, leather-wrapped st...

A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket t...

A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x  16” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.125” H x 3.75” W x 3.75” D Stem...

A charming double wall lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno, model 50-056-2, combining brass details with painted metal shades in her unmistakably clean, functional Scandinavian aest...

Paavo Tynell’s fanciful take on nature is gracefully echoed in the 5321 Table Lamp, designed by the Finnish designer in 1938. Under the distinctive shell-inspired brass shade, the bulb subtly appears from beneath; a picturesque detail resembling the desirable sea shell pearl...

A brass, rattan and white fabric glass floor lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.5“ H x 16“ Diameter Bul...