Finnish Lighting

Set of 2 Tiki lamps 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 col...

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...

Floor lamp “K10-2″designed by Maria Lindeman, Finland. 1950s. Polished brass and black lacquered metal. Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 4' 7" D: 22 cm / 8.7"

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...

Pair of Ceiling Lamps, Model K2-20, in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Pair of Ceiling Lamps ...

A counterbalanced pendant light. This brass fixture features an inverted brandy snifter silhouette with delicate perforations. The length ...

Scandinavian modern chandelier, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Stockmann Orno in Finland during the 1950s, exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to functional ...

This is an Artek Pendant Light, Model A330S, originally designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1937. These examples are new in box, dating to 2020. The listed price includes one pendant...

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,...

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...

Such an unusual example of Tapio Wirkkala's coveted lighting. This model has an adjustable light source which is controlled by a sliding bar on the l...

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 ...

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of floor lamps Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1947 Painted steel, brass and acrylic shade From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 57.45 cm diameter x 146 cm height 22.61 in diameter x 57.48 in height 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...

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

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

A refined Finnish three-arm chandelier manufactured by Stockmann-Orno during the 1960s. The fixture features three gracefully curved brass arms supporting elegant opaline glass shad...

A beautifully crafted Finnish brass chandelier manufactured by Sario during the 1960s. The fixture features three gracefully curved brass arms supporting elegant opaline glass tulip...

Ceiling lamp, anonymous, Finland. 1960s. Painted metal and acrylic. Dimensions: H: 42 cm/ 16 1/2'' W: 61 cm/ 24'' L: 61 cm/ 24''

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 is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Finnish lighting design. As a co-founder and chief designer of Taito Oy, he helped establish a distinctly Finnish approach t...

Very rare ceiling lamps model 61-347 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Orno in Finland. Price listed is / item. We've 4 items available.

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...

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...

Paavo Tynell counterweight pendant.

Scandinavian small table lamp poplar plywood and oak Toad model for Timo Niskanen Himmee. comtempotraine design. New product. Works with E14 bulbs. Timo Niskanen is a young designer of the finnish avant-garde, the Møbler Gallery met in Stockholm. We had him for love at heart and we wanted to offer these contemporary lighting among vintage furniture pieces...

Table lamp in opal and plywood oak model toad 1UP Timo Niskanen for Himme. New product. Works with E14 bulbs. Timo Niskanen is a young Finnish designer, the Mø...

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...

Elegant Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp produced by Lasipaino during the 1950s. The design features a wide dish-shaped striped glass shade paired with warm brass fittings, creating ...

A beautiful and delicate floral Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell's famous floral bouquets model 9029. The lamp is from the 1950s, features three light b...

A desk lamp with a visor shade.

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

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

A rare pair of Finnish mid-century pendant lights combining softly glowing opaline glass with new, high-quality handmade wooden slat lampshades, produced to closely follow the origin...

“The man who illuminated Finland”, Paavo Tynell is one of the best-known Finnish lighting designers, and his work has had a great influence on modern lighting design in Finland, but ...

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

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...

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...

A rare and beautiful Paavo Tynell chandelier, circa 1950s. Stamped made in Finland, Taito Oy, 9065. A note about the artist: "Paavo Viljo Tynell (25 January 1890-13 September 1973) ...

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