Finnish Lighting

Counterweight brass pendant by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The height of the pendant is adjustable....

Wall light, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, wooden slat shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, roughly patinated shade.

Wall Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and white lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare wa...

A Tynell table lamp in solid brass for Idman, ca. 1950's An unusual form with an iconic adjustable brass flower or florette that can travel the entirety of the central shaft of the ...

Light No. 12, by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 60 x W 80 Materials: glass and brass 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...

Mid-Century flush mount from Finland. Unfortunately, the manufacturer is unknown. However, it is reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's functional designs for Taito and Idman. A minimalist...

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 pair of solid brass adjustable wall lamps with black painted shades. Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy; a beautiful and elegant design.

A rare full brass version of 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 m...

1940s Finnish Geometric Glass and Metal Wall or Ceiling Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell Sourced in Scandinavia and in the manner of Paavo Tynell. An elegant light executed in fac...

This elegant ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape is gracefully minimal, with sloping art-deco lines and a brass shade that's quintessentially Finnish. This ceiling light is reminisc...

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...

An elegant minimalist ceiling pendant model 1602 with glass shade 81003, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. This very minimal design fits eas...

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.

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 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...

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

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 ...

A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell’s classical 1930s lamps. The model is 1355, featuring dark stained birch details and three patinated cast brass arms, each diverging into two with...

A vintage 1950s pair of wall lamps model 50-090 by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno. A minimalist par consisting of solid brass arms holding lyster champagne colour opal...

Discover the timeless elegance of Paavo Tynell’s pair of flush mounts from Idman Oy, an iconic addition to your hallway or other low spaces. These flush mount lamps are masterfully d...

An adjustable table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman, circa1950 This example retains it's original enameled white shade with a solid brass upright and adjustable thumbscrew. Stam...

This iron beauty model 816 is designed by Finnish designer Antti Hakkarainen and manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. It has a decorated iron structure with leaf motifs and hangi...

Pair of Scandinavian Modern flush mounts, manufactured by Itsu, 1960s. Milk glass shades, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The flush ...

A sizable Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model 61-368 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, and manufactured by Orno in the 1950s. This lamp is of the rarer version in copper and without...

It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century lighting design without mentioning Finland and the Finnish “masters of light”. By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a fo...

With its slender shape and a brass and light grey lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be a...

A mid-century modern full brass adjustable wall lamp made by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp model is AI 16 and has a distinct design with an adjustable brass shade that can b...

This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the 1950s. Viljo Hirvonen and Alvar Aalto started their work...

The hand grenade is one of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lamps, with its nickname derived from the resemblance with the hand grenade. The model number is A110, but is usually seen in pai...

A stunning mid-century modern ceiling lamp by renowned Finnish designer Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno. Made of brass and milk glass, this 4-arm chandelier has a cubic moder...

Interesting design. Teak ring slides up and down to cinch cord and change angle of lamp support rod. Early and rare designed by Lisa Johansson Pape, Made in Finland. Measures: W 6...

A pair of monumental wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland Circa mid. 1940th. Brass frame with (4) arms and (4) Edison typ...

Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Scandinavian style and an opaline shade. Its Classic modernist form and...

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of table lamp model “Senator” Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1947 Brass, leather and aluminium From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 41 cm diameter x 59 height cm 16.14 in diameter x 23.22 height in Literature Design Musuem, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Helsinki, 1986; Ornamo, Helsinki, 1962 Bio Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape enjoyed a long and varied career in lighting, furniture, textile, and ceramic design. She was one of Finland’s leading lighting designers in the 20th century and was instrumental in promoting Finnish design internationally. Born in 1907, Lisa Johansson-Pape studied at the Industrial Art Institute in Helsinki University of Art & Design (Now Aalto University of Art & Design), graduating in 1928. She worked as a furniture designer for Kylmäkoski and Stockmann and created carpets for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft, before turning her attention to lighting design. She collaborating with the Stockmann-owned lighting factory Orno from 1942, famously remarking, “it was quite by accident that I became a design light artist. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war.” Notable designs include the Lisa (1947), Sipuli (1954), and Laura (1957) pendant lamps. The Sipuli, often referred to by the English translation Onion, resembles the form of the vegetable for which it was named. The angular design in opaline glass was awarded a gold medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, which was just one of several prizes Johansson-Pape received in her career; she was also awarded a silver medal at the 1951 Triennale...

1960s, Finland. Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno. This lamp features an opal glass base complemented by brass frame accents. It includes a wooden slat shade w...

An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 7” W x 28.75” D (depth 40.25” when fully extended) Back Pl...

A beautiful and very rare Paavo Tynell floor lamp model number 9603 from the 1950's. The lamp has a widening, adjustable white repainted aluminum diffuser with a diameter of 25 cm an...

Stunning, large wall light by Hans Bergström, made from brass. The model is called “Rankan” (The Tendril”) and has an organic form with large leaves and flowing lines.

Pair of Model 982 Scandinavian Modern pendants, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Opaline glass with wooden slat shades. Good vintage condition, minor ...

pair of 1940s Swedish wall sconces crafted in warm copper and elegant white opaline glass. Their minimalist silhouette reflects the timeless Scandinavian aesthetic of the era—clean ...

A beautiful Ihanne floor lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé, crafted from brass, leather, and acrylic with a rattan diffuser, exuding a gorgeously patinated charm. This lamp effortlessly co...

A minimal and modern Finnish design flush mount model 27103 manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1960s. Truly one of the nicest and most impressive Valinte lamps we have acquire...

Pendant by Tapio Wirkkala for Idmann Oy, 1960s. Classic Wirkkala glass bulbs, painted metal and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Tapio Veli ...

Paavo Tynell lamp model K2-49 for Taito Oy, black painted metal with brass rings and a glass diffuser. The lamp is from 1950s and in original condition. The lamp has Taito Oy's stamp...

Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell, Model "9015" for Taito Oy, Finland. Circa 1950th. Brass decor with wooden shades. Stamped and numbered. Existing wires, rewiring available upon r...

A beautiful "drop" table lamp in full brass paired with wooden rattan like slate shade. The lamp was designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman under model no. 61046. A minim...

Beautiful Finnish Mid-Century Glass and Brass Wall light by Maria Lindeman. Brass lamp arm that hangs off the wall with a cone shaped white colored glass lantern. Age appropriate wea...

A set of three Art Nouveau / Jugend-style pendant lamps model 27151 manufactured by Valinte in Finland during the second half of the 20th century. Each pendant features a milk-white ...

A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell's interpretation of the baroque style chandeliers from the 1930s. The lamp model is 1909 and is made with patinated brass. The light bulbs are top...

A pair of table lamps model 46-017 in aluminum, opaline glass and fabric shades, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy In Finland in the 1960s. This simple yet ...

Brutalist table lamp, manufactured in Finland, Early 20th Century. Forged iron frame with yarn lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

A beautifully understated Finnish flush mount from the 1950s, combining a large, elegantly curved opaline glass shade with refined brass fittings. The generous dish-shaped diffuser c...

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

Discover the stunning Gunnel Nyman large mid-century modern glass flush mount model 82400 by Idman Oy. This impressive piece features hand-blown amber-colored glass from Kauklahden l...

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Flush Mount by SLO Sähköliikkeiden Oy, Finland. A simple ceiling light from the era of Alvar Aalto and Paavo Tynell. A minimalist design. The lamp body...

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 ...

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)...

Discover the timeless elegance of the Finnish 1950s table lamp EV70 from Itsu Oy. Featuring a distinctive perforated lamp shade and refined brass details, this masterpiece effortless...

A pair of Industrial Style and "heavy duty" modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circ...