Finnish Lighting

Large and rare table lamp designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, hand-made at Arabia during the 1960s. White and black glossy glazed stoneware with brass detai...

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 ...

A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell’s model 5061 table lamp, designed in the 1940s and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland. Often referred to as the “Umbrella” lamp, the design is di...

Three shiny brass model 'K2-48' shades, held together by a three-armed brass canopy. Designed by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950s. The total drop can be adjusted to your requir...

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...

An elegant Finnish modernist floor lamp by Preluce / Precenta, featuring a slender architectural form and a beautifully balanced combination of materials. The black-painted metal ste...

Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturing company in ...

This sculptural pair of table lamps embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship associated with mid-century Scandinavian design. Made in the 1950s, these lamps feature slim, coni...

Paavo Tynell was a pioneering lighting designer whose work in the mid-20th century defined modern Nordic lighting aesthetics. Known for his delicate, poetic approach and innovative u...

Finnish mid-century design is characterized by simple, elegant forms that Paavo Tynell was a master of. Like Finnish culture he embraced timeless beauty, sustainability and a deep co...

A beige, brown fabric and brass flush mount designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Oxidation and tarni...

The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Ty...

Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954. The Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp is an iconic mid-century modern piece...

A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 4” Diameter Socket tak...

A Mid-century modern Itsu floor lamp featuring an elegant and well-balanced design with two distinct, independently adjustable light heads that can be directed almost freely to suit ...

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp model A1965 Produced by ...

A table lamp model #9224 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, 1953. The lamp is in solid brass with an adjustable shade and a perforated edge. The stem is wrapped in leather and si...

Rare Floor Lamp in Brass, Teak and Lamp Shade, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, teak and lamp shade Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Itsu in Finland Dime...

A lively and elegant pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell from the Allegro series, combining a sculptural opaline glass diffuser with its original delicate woven reed shade, refined brass de...

Large cascading chandelier in the style of Paavo Tynell works from 1950's. Stylish perforated fixtures with opal glass, aluminum, brass and te...

In 1907, Eino Schroderus (1880-1956) founded Taidetakomo Kuro, a metal workshop known for lighting design. Schroderus both designed and manufactured the lighting, working with a vari...

Valinte Oy, established in Finland during a time of great design exploration, was known for its commitment to crafting distinctive lighting solutions. The company was celebrated for ...

Paavo Tynell, the “man who illuminated Finland”, was known for designs that carried functional elements that show his consideration for the user as well as the lamp’s utilitarian rol...

Rare model A118 pendant, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Valaistustyö, 1950s. Marked. Painted metal and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. P...

An outdoor / Indoor copper scones designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy, in the 1970s in Finland. The wall lamps are in original condition with very nice patina...

Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Wrapped Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered metal, brass and wrapped cane Style: Mid ...

An exceptionally rare commissioned table lamp by Paavo Tynell, combining elements from several known models with a unique perforated cone shade not found in standard production. Comp...

A refined Nordic table lamp with a tapered, conical wooden structure painted in a clean white tone. The lower section is punctuated by applied green circular details, creating a subt...

A genuine Finnish mid-century modern five-arm chandelier made from Copper, Brass and opaline glass. Manufactured by G. Holman in Finland in the 1950's. This chandelier is a fine exa...

The KD-11 table lamp and wall lamp, designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1954 and produced by Idman in Finland, is a rare and refined example of mid-century Finnish lighting. This dual-purp...

This very rare table lamp and wall lamp, model KD-11, was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1954 and produced by the Finnish lighting manufacturer Idman. As a dual-function piece, the KD...

A striking Space Age chandelier in brass and textured acrylic. Its sculptural construction features overlapping curved brass panels arranged around the central light source, with acr...

A white opaline glass and metal flush mount, model 80112-30, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consiste...

Artek's model A10 lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö Ky. The lamp is in very good used condition. Valaistustyö's early A10 stamp on the lamp (early versio...

Sculptural light no. 65 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 103 x D 55 x H 70 cm Materials: Glass, brass 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...

The shade has the typical 3 point perforation, that can be seen at few well known Paavo Tynell models. The base is made of brass - even massive at the feet. The aluminium shade has l...

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare floor lamp model K-10 Produced by Idman...

Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted aluminium and polished brass. Early six tier version. Stamped, 'VAlAISTUSTYO A33...

Rare ceiling lamp model 9029 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.

Artek A331 "Beehive" lamp, white/chrome. Manufacturer Valaistustyö Ky, designed by Alvar Aalto. Manufactured in early 2000's. Sold as a pair or invidually.

Rare counter weight ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Produced by Itsu in Finland. Measure: Height: 100-165 cm.

The model “553” hanging lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, is a refined example of Tynell’s ability to merge elegant form with functional lighting. Taito developed...

A Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Ice Glass Sconces Attributed to the leading Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1970. Their shape is a subtle, elliptic...

A pair of exceptionally refined modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circles that cas...

Scandinavian Modern model K3-74 pendant, manufactured by Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass and opaline glass. The shade has been reupholstered with high-quality silk-blend fabric. Adju...

Flush mount, manufactured by Itsu, 1960s. Renewed linen blend shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. 

Flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Original plastic shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. There are marks and discolo...

Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made by Idman Oy, circa 1950s. This is an a...

A strikingly modernist ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark), defined by its bold brass slats paired with a vivid orange acrylic band that wraps around a crisp ...

Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s Lacquered metal. H: 21 cm / 8 1/8" W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8" D: 33 cm / 8 1/8" Provenance: From Stora Enso's head office...

Brass & Teak Table Lamp for Hotel Vaakuna Finland, 1950s. Very good vintage condition with great golden patina. Manufactured by Itsu.

Stabile no. 100 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: D 21 x W 30 x H 90 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, handcrafted brass. Milla Vaahtera "My method emerged from a desire to bring more int...

A pendant lamp designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1940s. The lamp features a broad, pleated cream fabric shade with a gently scalloped edge and dec...

An adjustable model 9227 table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland, circa 1950s. The lamp combines a slender brass stem with a white-painted circular ...

The Globlow Floor Lamp was designed in 1996 by Vesa Hinkola, Markus Nevalainen, and Rane Vaskivuori for the Finnish design collective Snowcrash. The lamp consists of a steel rod ba...

Finnish mid-century five-light chandelier by Valinte Oy, combining polished brass with pale turquoise details and white glass shades. Five curved brass arms extend from a sculptural...

Scandinavian Modern floor light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Birch frame, plastic frame, brass details. Height and shade adjustable. Height min. 125 cm, max. 147 cm. Good vintage...

A Minimalist Bauhaus style Mid-Century Modern lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman in the 1950s. The lamp features a chromed body with a bell-shaped opaline glass shade topped by a...

An original Finnish height-adjustable brass pendant lamp, model ER99, manufactured by Itsu in the 1950s. This pulley-operated pendant (also known as a rise-and-fall pendant or counte...

Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...