Finnish Lighting

This "Ihanne" lamp became very popular in Finland with many different variations of stems, materials and shades. This particular version is very rare and therefore seldom seen. It fe...

Lantern, attributed to Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s. Forged iron frame, colored glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Sculptural light no. 72 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 96 x D 55 x H 60 cm Materials: Glass In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of unique sculptural lights made out of brass and hand blown glass. "I have focused on mobile art work for the past few years and this series with light is a natural continuum of that work. These lights are all unique and made by a very intuitive process. Glass parts are made in collaboration with a team of glass blowers from Nuutajärvi Glass Village. The creative process of joining methods of art to traditional areas of craft is the most important thing to me in my work. Traditionally craft has been an area where professionals avoid failure. Lack of failure makes them good. I'm revolutionary in embracing failure in the craft process. I always find new techniques via failure. Failure is not opposite to success, it's a necessary part of it. When I find the flow of “not giving a shit” in my work, I find freedom and fun, and achieve the best work. Embracing failure shuts up the critical comments in my head and I’m liberated. I´m inspired by everything and find influences all around me. I find leaving some tool marks to the brass and "the mistakes" refreshing. With glass, the pieces where you could see the moment of melt in the final work are always my favorites. And I felt that now I work in dialogue with glass. I learned to use improvisation at the moment to maintain the wild nature of glass. Glass is like me, spontaneous and organic. " Glassblowers: Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Otto Koivuranta, Jukka Viuha, Penna Tornberg and many other glassblowers from Nuutajärvi. The metal parts: Silversmith Kirsi Kokkonen together with Milla Vaahtera Electric work Ullanlinnan sähkö Vaahtera began to work on this series in May 2017 together with glassblowers Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Pauli Vähäsarja, Henni Eliala and Jonas Paajanen of Nuutajärvi. The metal parts were prepared by silversmith Kirsi Kokkonen together with Milla Vaahtera. The method was based on dialogue with the glass artists, improvisation and intuition. The ethereal pieces are a revival of the mobile tradition that emerged in the 1930s.The heavy glass parts and the delicate brass seek a balance with each other, thus creating tensions within the works. Milla Vaahtera (born 1981) is a designer and an artist working in Helsinki. The themes of her works extend from body image and sexuality to intuition and dialogues in the creative progress. Vaahtera has graduated as a Master of Arts in 2010 from Aalto University, the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She did her BA studies in Lahti Institute of Design in 2008. Her work is featured in several exhibitions at galleries and museums including the Design Museum Finland, Lokal gallery and UU Market...

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

Large, flush mount ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland , Circa 1950th. Tapered opaline glass shade with brass diffuser. Marked : " Idman No 801-12". Dimension...

Oversized flush mount lighting designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman Finland. Model 2016. Opaline glass shade with wooden shade with (2) Edison type sockets. Stamped IDMAN. Rewir...

Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful light si...

1950s Mauri Almari Perforated Black Metal Pendant for Idman Oy Finland. A rare example executed in black painted and perforated metal with period-style black canopy for mounting over...

Five lights chandelier design attributed to Paavo Tynell, Produced by Idman Oy, Model 51145. Finland, circa 1950th. Polished brass with leafs decor and milk glass shades. Marked “Idm...

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...

Scandinavian Modern table lamp, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Sanka Oy, 1960s. Acrylic and brass frame. Renewed hand-made cotton shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, ...

A cute bijou wall lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno-Stockmann. The lamp features a stunning minimal design of an L-shaped bent acrylic arm in clear colour adding to the lightness ...

A pair of large wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 9473, Finland , circa 1950th. Brass decor with crystals pendants and pleated silk shades. W 23″; H 19″; Depth ...

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.

Paavo Tynell pendant lamp Paavo with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara, manufactured by Idman in the the 40's. The lamp is in good overhall condition the painting i...

This iconic UFO-shaped ceiling pendant designed by Gunilla Jung and later adopted and further refined by Lisa Johansson-Pape, was highly popular in 1940s in Finland and remains a sou...

Wonderful pendant light, model AMA 500 by Aino Aalto, in white enameled metal with lattice brass accents, early example by original manufacture Valaistustyö Ky, Finland, 1941, marked...

A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27 ” H x  20.125” Diameter D...

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...

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as a floor lamp in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edit...

A minimalist flushmount with a metal base and a white opaline glass shade designed by Gunilla Jung and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is in it's full origi...

A sizable and rare pendant by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno. This model 61-306 consists of a large lemon shaped opaline glass shade crowned with a distinctly decorated brass top hangi...

A large and exceptionally rare ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and Gunnel Nyman from the 1930s manufactured by Taito Oy and the art glass shade by Riihimäen Lasi Oy. A stunning work of ...

This exceptionally rare floor lamp, attributed to Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman in Finland during the mid-20th century, is a poetic embodiment of the Finnish designer’s masterfu...

Paavo Tynell counter balance pendant lamp. Early counter balance pendant light by Paavo Tynell model A1942. Having brass canopy with two pulley wheels, wire receiver, stainless steel cable supporting Aluminum painted shade. Solid brass slide weight and stop. Very good original condition. Light cleaning to the brass and shade, with new lead wire. Shade has minimal paint loss with scuffs pictured. Signed to canopy bar...

Harlequin Pendant Light by Elina Ulvio. Dimensions: W 61 x D 61 x H 54 cm. Materials: Hand pleated polyester fabric, wooden beads, polished steel, crystal glass. All our lamps can b...

Paavo Tynell ceiling light model 1959 for Taito designed and made in the 50's. This is a suspended pendant lamp with a distinctly elegant, mid-century character. It features a dome-s...

A beautiful pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamps model 30-058 in painted metal, brass and copper details with acryilic and rattan shade. This floor lamp is a more rare modified de...

Elegant articulate plug-in wall light by Itsu, Finland, 1960s, black double-tier body with white detachable diffusor at the bottom edge, mounted on an L-shape brass arm with swivel j...

Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount in White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's Additional Information: Material: White lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp...

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...

A gilded opaline glass and brass wall light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16"H x 14"W x 6.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulb...

Paavo Tynell rare desk light, "Simpukka" (Clam). Finland, circa 1940s. Brass, cane-wrapped metal. Measures: 27 H x 22.86 W x 22.86 D cm. 10.5 H x 9 W x 9 D inches. Underside impre...

Ceiling lamp model 50591, designed by Maria Lindeman and manufactured by Idman Oy in Finland in The 1950s. A beautiful and distinct design, that stands out from the usual Idman produ...

A pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno. Finland. Model 66-077, circa 1960s. Frosted glass pendant height is 10". Existing electrical wiring, we do not guaranty function...

A pair of large pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Polished perforated brass shades with frosted glass defus...

1960s Sculptural Opaline Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in a single piece of frosted opaline glass with six feet of white PVC cord. Switch on cord. Unma...

A brass and rattan chandelier, model 1409/3, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1930s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.29” H x 3.86” Diameter Socket takes ...

An elegant Model 60582 table lamp produced by Idman in Finland during the 1950s. This refined design pairs an opaline glass shade with a solid brass frame, forming a sculptural and w...

Adjustable table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 1950s. The lamp was completely restored a few years ago. The paint is new, as are the electrical systems. The brass parts have been...

A pair of large beige-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Finland, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 14” W x 15” D Back Plate Dimensio...

Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser-known manufacturer that produced characteristic models in small quantities. Itsu stands as a ...

Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

A vintage space age red mushroom glass table lamp. This funky lamp suits colourful, spage age, and retro interiors with it's vibrant red, almost orange tone colour, especially when l...

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...

A rare version of the classic table "Ihanne" lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. This particular version featu...

A pair of elegant wall mounted lamps model 17-037, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1960s. Each lamp features a patinated copper/ metal b...

Large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with perforated brass plate and brass wire decor. Marked "Idman". Newly rewired ...

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.

A beautiful wall light with perforated brass allowing the light to filter through the brass to give a warm starry sky like look, especially if the rest of the room is dark. This lamp...

A brass, black-lacquered metal and off-white opaline glass wall light produced by Itsu OY, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  18.625” H x  12” W x  4.75” D Back Plate...

A brass, glass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x  19” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3” H x 3.75” Diameter St...

This mid-century chandelier was produced by Valinte in Finland and features a brass structure paired with a large, softly shaped glass shade. The glass is decorated with subtle etche...

Ceiling lamp model AE 37 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the mid 20th century. Displaying their own version of the iconic "starry sky" design, meant to portray a night sky full of...

Beautiful bubble glass wall lights, designed by Helena Tynell, 1960. The rich textured glass gives a wonderful glow. The glass is mounted on a silver colored metal backplate. Illumi...

Discover the rare golden bell by Paavo Tynell, a true gem from the 1940s that graces this elegant wall lamp 1699 for Taito Oy. Featuring a sleek, later wall shaft and crafted from po...

Paavo Tynell is widely regarded as one of the defining figures of Finnish lighting design in the twentieth century, known for his ability to merge metal craftsmanship with a refined,...

Stilnovo -style floor lamp, manufactured in Italy, 1980/1990s. Iron, painted- and chromed metal. Four adjustable light pieces, Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with ...

Brass pendant by Itsu Finland from the mid 1900s. White inner leayer, perforated decoration on the edge. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent wit...

A charming three-arm chandelier showcasing the designer's signature ability to combine refined materials with a soft, inviting aesthetic. Possibly Paavo Tynell. The piece is distingu...