Finnish Lighting

Rare ceiling lamp by Tapio Wirkkala with perforated brass shade and satin lacquered metal body, Designed and manufactured between 1959 and 1961 The model is from a limited edition ...

Vintage Design Beautifully enameled pendant light designed by Lisa Johansson - Pape for Orno, Finland in 1950s. This condition of this unit is still good and original with normal si...

Delicate chandelier; 15 candelabra sockets each take a 60 watt bulb.

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Glazed Ceramic, Large Table Lamp, Finland, 1960s A large black and beige glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvi...

Plankton Light Sculpture by Elina Ulvio. Dimensions: W 64 x D 4 x H 64 cm. Materials: Perforated aluminium, LED tube string light. All our lamps can be wired according to each count...

Tiki lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: slip cast terracotta, hand knot paper shade, brass and textile cable. Dimensions: D30 x H55 cm Edition of 3 Also Available in colors: Blue,...

Light No. 15, by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 40 x W 60 Materials: glass and brass Vaahtera began to work on this series in May 2017 together with ...

A large edition of the K2-46 chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The brass shade has twin dot perforations, scalloped edge detail, and a etched glass diffuser underneath. The overa...

Swirl lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand blown glass, hand built ceramic, textile cable. Dimensions: D23 x H38 to 43 cm Limited edition Glass parts do...

Tapio Wirkkala K11-16 desk or table light, fully adjustable, designed 1954 and made by Idman, Finland Brass, leather and enamelled steel. The lamp is stamped Idman to the upper lev...

A desk lamp with a visor shade.

A super early Paavo Tynell table lamp for Taito Oy from 1935. This is marked as Model 5053 in the 1935 Taito Catalogue. A similar example has a glass shade. This example with a c...

An uncommon and masterful adjustable counterweighted ceiling fixture having a brass bell-shaped dome with pin-hole perforations.

Incredible table lamp attributed to Eero Saarinen in glass and metal lacquered.

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.

A nice hanging lamp by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman. Copper cylinders hold Tapio Wirkkala designed bulbs . Three-armed ceiling cap allows for adjustable heights.

Such an incredible example of Paavo Tynell's lighting designs. This example is rather unusual and comes with the original custom ordered glass shades. Simple and Classic. Soli...

Grey perforated sgade high adjustable. Wonderful details. Three available.

A large wall lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland ca. 1930's A very early modernist lamp designed for a Sanitarium in Helsinki. Adjustab...

A terrific Minimalist table lamp by Yki Nummi for Orno Finland, circa 1955. Taupe enamel paint over aluminum. This lamp has an adjustable height an...

Ceiling Lamp in White lacquered metal and brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: White lacquered metal, brass Style: Mid century, Scandina...

By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their atmospheric light and disciplined, functional...

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

Lisa Johansson-Pape Table lamp Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1950 Brass, leather, canvas shade From the archives of Side Gallery. Barcelona Measurements 10 cm x 10 cm x 69 H cm 3.93 in x 3.93 in x 27.10 H 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...

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

Alvar Aalto table / desk light designed 1957 for Valaistustyo, Finland. Enameled steel black base and shade with contrasting white visor. Goose neck arm for shade orientation. Sta...

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...

Tynell's lamps have developed in style over time; his early lamps had a chandelier inspired design, during the 1920s, the use of glass became an increasingly important part of his la...

A classic beehive pendant model A331 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of white aluminum and chrome-plated steel rings that filter the light beautifully. ...