Finnish Lighting

Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Copper and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...

Striking Space Age pendant lamp designed by Kai Ruokonen for LYNX in Finland during the 1970s. The design combines polished brass with a translucent green acrylic band and an interna...

A distinctive Finnish pendant light manufactured by HYVAL, model KP 153, dating from the 1960s. The lamp combines a warm copper center with layered white acrylic diffusers, creating...

Finnish mid-century lighting design is world-famous for numerous reasons. The country’s designers managed to make strictly functional design look beautiful in addition to their pract...

Paavo Tynell, a leading figure in Finnish design, was known for his innovative work in the field of lighting during the mid-20th century. As a co-founder of the renowned manufacturer...

Pair of model 82400 glass flush mounts, design Gunnel Nyman, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s. Opaline glass shades, base and frame metal. Good vintage condition, patina consistent wi...

An elegant Finnish three-light chandelier manufactured by Stockmann-Orno during the 1960s. Crafted with a solid brass frame, the fixture features three gracefully curved arms suppor...

Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser-known manufacturer that produced characteristic models in small quantities. By the 1950s, Fin...

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...

Paavo Tynell's ceiling light with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara, manufactured by Taito Oy,Finland. Circa 1940-50´s. 2 Edison sockets. Two fixtures available w...

The Paavo Tynell table lamp 9227 for Taito Oy is a timeless masterpiece that embodies Scandinavian Modern Vintage design at its finest. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, t...

A rare Lisa Johansson-Papé Colombo table lamp model 44-406. The lamp has an interesting all acrylic leg in two colours, black and burgundy paired with a white pleated shade. The lamp...

A pair of table lamps, custom order produced by KT Valaistus ( Kone-Tukku Oy) for Hotel Lappee Lappeenranta, Finland. Circa 1970's. Adjustable lamps head ...

Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in Fi...

Paavo Tynell Pair of wall lamps Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940 Brass, frosted glass diffuser From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 32 cm x 41 H ...

A fantastic Original Paavo Tynell model A1965 manufactured by Taito counterweight pendant light, designed in Finland in the 1950s. Crafted in brass, this elegant pendant is a wonder...

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 ...

Sculptural Light No. 29 by Milla Vaahtera. Dimensions: D 5 x W 90 x H min 60 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...

Discover timeless elegance with the Lisa Johansson-Pape "Ihanne" table lamp for ORNO, a classical model designed in 1947 and cherished in Scandinavian Vintage Design. We celebrate au...

The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...

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...

By the mid-20th century, Finland had firmly established itself as a force for innovation in design. The most distinctive qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their functionalist f...

It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century lighting without mentioning Finland. By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation. The best qualities of ...

This model “ER 112/3” lamp was designed during the mid 20th century, an era in which Finland saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. Design-wise, it was a period of...

Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteräs in Finland.

A rare flush mount by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno. This model 71-116 which came in three different sizes, this is the middle one with a diameter just approx 40cm. The lamp consists ...

A rare and early Finnish mid century floor lamp with a decorative rattan base and oversized shade attributed to Paavo Tynell's well known "9602 / Chinese Hat" model stamped by Itsu i...

Ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, c. 1950

This three piece ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory...

Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather. Rare model. Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, and glassware,...

A Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp by Valaisin Lindström, Finland, c. 1950s. The lamp features a brass frame with five arms and beige painted metal center and shade holders. The shade...

Very rare pair of floor lamps attributed to Paavo Tynell. Produced in Finland.

Sculptural light no. 51 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: D150 x W100 x H100 cm Materials: glass, brass Variations available. These images are skeches and the final model will be d...

An iconic flush mount model A622, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland during the 1990s. Originally created for the National Pensions I...

Scandinavian Modern flush mount, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950/1960s. Painted metal, milk glass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and us...

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. This lamp model is one of the cornerstones of Tapio Wirkkala´s repertoire; this groundbreaking piece is one of the original adjustable lamps with angular opal light...

The classic 9227 with the slotted visor reflector that moves up or down, to put the light where it's needed. An iconic functional lamp with a beautiful modern look. This wonderful p...

Pair of wall lamps, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s Brass and lacquered steel. Very rare example. Dimensions: Total depth: 50 cm / 1' 6 1/2" D: 30 cm / 9 ...

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Pendant by Idman, Model No. 82500 (1950s). A striking and generously sized ceiling pendant from Finnish lighting manufacturer Idman, this model (No. ...

Impressive oversized chandelier design by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman. The drawing of the lamp is dated by 1949 and the production occurred just after that. The lamp is compo...

An elegant example of Finnish Design from the Art Deco period, this table lamp was manufactured in Finland during the 1920s. Executed in brass with a beautifully woven birch bark co...

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

A rare pair of sizable scones / wall lamps by Finnish designer Mauri Almari, model 71011, in full brass with mouth-blown champagne glass shades. Manufactured by Idman in the 1950s, t...

A beautiful art deco lamp with a beehive shaped opaline glass shade. The body of the lamp is manufactured by Idman, one of the leading lamp manufacturers in Finland. The shade came s...

Scandinavian Modern wall light, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with silk shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with ...

A delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp in brass and glass shades with spring coil decorations. The design is inspired by the iconic Paavo Tynell style with the wire decorations....

A beautiful Paavo Tynell two shaded wall lamp for Taito Oy AB. Incredible quality and craftsmanship on this example. Solid brass body with two original handblown glass shades. Mo...

A refined and characterful Mid-Century Modern table lamp, model K11-15, designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman Oy in Finland during the 1950s. This elegant piece exemplifies ...

This chandelier is an early Tynell design produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s. The serrated leaves arch over the bulbs, and subtly reflect light. A smaller, diamond-shaped leaf dangles...

Striking pair of Space Age pendant lamps designed by Kai Ruokonen for LYNX in Finland during the 1970s. These sculptural fixtures combine polished brass with translucent orange acryl...

Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteräs in Finland.

Paavo Tynell chandelier Model K2-10 Manufacture: Idman, Finland, circa 1955. Enameled steel, glass, brass. Measures: 9 diameter x 15 height inches.

Light No. 14 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 60 x W 60 Materials: glass and brass Vaahtera began to work on this series in May 2017 together with glassblowers Paula Pääkkönen, S...

A decorative Art Deco ceiling pendant by the celebrated Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. This exquisite three-arm fixture features sculptural patinated brass arms each holding a...

A set of two ceiling lamps model 5574 by one of the leading second generation designers in Orno Klaus Michalik from his classic series Bau. The lamps are minimalistic and are in full...

Very cool brass floor lamps by Kai Ruokonen, with a large lamella lamp shades. Send out beautiful, warm light when lit. Floor light switches in matching brass.

Viljo Hirvonen (1916-1975) Floor Lamp model H801, in cast iron, leather, brass and lacquered metal, designed circa 1960 and manufactured by Valaistustyö...

A set of four ceiling lamps model 5574 by one of the leading second generation designers in Orno Klaus Michalik from his classic series Bau. The lamps are minimalistic and are in ful...

A beautiful and classic 9029/4 chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The model 9029 comes in various different sizes, this particu...

A striking modernist ceiling lamp designed by Klaus Michalik and manufactured by Orno in the 1980s. Crafted from brass and opaline (milk) glass, this four-arm chandelier features a b...