Finnish Lighting

Early Artek A809 floor lamp, manufactured by Valaistustyö, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1959. The lamp has a brass base, black leather, and a white metal shade. The lamp is in good use...

An adjustable brass and grey-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Idman, Finland, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 5” Diameter  Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...

A copper and acrylic pendant light designed by Yki Nummi and produced by Orno, Finland, c. 1960s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.55” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 b...

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...

Floor lamp model A809 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland. 1959. Lacquered steel, brass and leather. Dimensions: H: 170 cm/ 5' 7 1/4'' W: 60 cm/ 2' D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4''...

Pendant by a Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen for Lynx form the 1960s. Brass with plastic details. Scandinavian Modern design with playful color scheme. Good vintage condition, minor pa...

Four Finnish design ceiling pendants, white and blue art glass and brass. In perfect condition. Measures: 17.5 cm. x 6 cm.

It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century lighting design without mentioning Finland and the Finnish “masters of light”. Brass bent into flowing curves, glass shades, and su...

Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s. The lamp is in original condition with and shows wear consistent with age and use. The...

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...

Lacquered metal and leather. Measurements: H: 38 cm/ 15" D: 38 cm/ 15" W: 36 cm/ 14 1/8" Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture...

The Senator floor lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape is a fine example of Finnish lighting design from the 1950s, where functionality, quality materials, and timeless aesthetics bl...

Paavo Tynell Counterbalance ceiling lamp, model k2-46 Taito OY Finland, 1940s perforated and enameled brass 40 h × 14 dia in

This is a hand-made lamp from the highly sought after curly birch that is native to Finland and small parts of Eastern Europe. The simple geometrical based design combined with the o...

**Paavo Tynell's Table Lamp, Model 5307** Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) was a renowned Finnish metal artist and lighting designer, who began his career as a tinsmith apprentice and stud...

Mid Century Modern vintage sconce or wall light from metal in fir green color tone and white acrylic shade by Svea Winkler 1960s for Orno, Finla...

**Hyval Glass Lamp** Hyval glass lamps represent sophisticated Finnish design and are renowned for their high-quality craftsmanship and timeless aesthetics. These lamps are made fro...

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...

Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturing company in Finland, Taito Oy. The present model “9224” table lamp is a well known design famous for its characteristic base design. This model is better known as the "horseshoe" due to the shape of the foot and other features making it resemble Thoroughbreds. In a 1950s edition of the Finland House Lighting catalogue this lamp was nicknamed Thoroughbred, but interestingly enough, not because of the horseshoe-foot. The Thoroughbred is a hot-blooded racing horse breed known for its agility and physical features including a well-chiselled head, a long, slim neck and a lean body. Features that describe this lamp model as well. This version (there exists one with small holes on the reflector) has a funnel shaped brass reflector with a ring of perforated lines highlighting its widening shape. The reflector is lacquered white inside and can be adjusted in its position, functional elements that show Tynell’s consideration for the user and the lamp’s utilitarian role as well. The most distinct element however, remains the brass horseshoe base that balances the design both visually and literally as well. It is a sleek, modern element that makes this model immediately recognizable. It is connected to the shade by a straight neck wrapped entirely in leather. While Tynell’s company collaborated with up-and-coming talent as well as more established names such as Alvar Aalto, Tynell’s own designs are the most collected for their elegant brass forms, exquisite quality, and interesting play of materials. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s design is derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of perforated and polished brass as material. This table lamp showcases all his sensibilities that gained him worldwide fame and renown. Condition: In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. This unit is unpolished and has signs of wear. Paavo Tynell Table lamp Model 9224 Horseshoe Lamp...

Lisa Johansson-Pape. Rare custom wall lamp. Orno, 1950s. Brass, opaline glass. Measures: 206 H x 60 W x 28 D cm.

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 ...

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

Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity co...

Ceiling Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered metal, brass Style: Mid cent...

Finnish designer, Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was among the most significant Finnish lighting designers in the second half of the 1900s. She designed furniture for Stockmann from 1937...

Table lamp model 9227 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.

Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) Leather Desk Lamp, model A704, made by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s Designed in 1954, the A704 lamp has a black enamelled metal shade with double-lay...

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 ...

Finnish mid-century design was derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of glass and brass as material. This especially rare flush...

Gunnel Nyman (19 September 1909 – 7 October 1948) was a Finnish glass and metal artist, and one of the founders of modern Finnish glass design. She was also an advocate of early mass...

The most beautiful version of Lisa Johansson-Pape's floral chandelier. The detailed floral decorations in this particular unit are on their own league compare to other similar Johan...

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...

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...

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,...

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

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno – Pair of Model ‘30-058’ Floor Lamps, Finland, 1940s Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape in the 1940s for the renowned Finnish lighting company Orno Oy, thi...

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno – Pair of Model ‘30-058’ Floor Lamps, Finland, 1940s Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape in the 1940s for the renowned Finnish lighting company Orno Oy, thi...

The Mauri Almari-designed Idman K2-6 ceiling lamp is a fine example of Finnish modernism from the 1950s–60s, combining functionality, aesthetics, and premium materials. Here’s a comp...

Review of Lisa Johansson-Pape’s Ceiling Plafond: Lisa Johansson-Pape's ceiling plafond is a sophisticated and timeless light fixture crafted from glass and brass. The glass shade d...

Tapio Wirkkala Model K10-11 Floor / Table Lamp, made by Idman, Finland in the 1950s. Brass and painted metal. Height if the lamp is adjustable - can be used as a floor or a table lam...

Paavo Tynell founded Taito in 1918, which became the Finnish lighting industry trendsetter during the interwar period. This ceiling lamp stands as a testament to timeless design, sea...

Very decent and nice style of lighting.

Nice copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, high adjustable.

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...

Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish lighting designer whose works are now highly valued and sought after by collectors. He was one of the founders of Oy Taito Ab in 1918, and the ...

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

Experience the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell rare 1940's ceiling lamp, exclusively made to order by Taito Oy, Finland. This exquisite piece showcases intricate leather and br...

Table lamp model no. 06-017 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Oy Stockmann-Ornö AB and Iittala, Kerava, Finland.

A French brass wall sconce in the manner of Raymond Subes.     

Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s. This original floor lamp has a white painted metal louvred shade on a brass neck extending into a leather...

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

Artek's model A703 table lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto. In very good used condition.

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...

Sculptural light no. 67 by Milla Vaahtera. Dimensions: W 85 x L 40 x H 60 cm. Materials: glass, brass. In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of unique sculptural lights made o...

Table Lamps in Opaline Glass, Brass and Glass by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Opaline glass, brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produc...

Paavo Tynell Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Di...

Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland. Designed for National Pensions Institute in Helsinki.

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

Hotel Vaakuna in Helsinki is renowned for its timeless design and exquisite details. The interior of the hotel is part of Finnish design history and represents refined taste, with ev...

Double wall light made by Itsu in Finland around 1960. Brass with later painted metal surfaces. Good condition , minor patina consistent with age and use.