Finnish Lighting

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp in Paavo Tynell style with the spring flower decorations and tulip like shades. The lamp has a gorgeous patina and is in its original conditi...

Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

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...

An elegant minimalist art deco ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito from the 1930s. This lamp, along with other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslinna building in Jämsänkoski and were all commissioned by Paavo Tynell. The lamp features a nickled brass body with a sizable rimmed opaline glass shade covering two lamp bulbs inside. See photo with bridal bouquet lamp...

Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann. A highly sculptural pair of wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with white interior. Pr...

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...

Impressive Paavo Tynell Table lamp made in polished brass and amber glass shade. The lamp is in great condition and it's stamped by the editor TAITO. Model 5061. Dimension : 38.5 cm ...

An exceptionally elegant Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp commissioned and designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in...

A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp model ER 79/4 by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in its absolute original condition ...

Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Brass for GUBI The '1965' Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1948. Like many of his best kno...

A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.1” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Di...

An adjustable reed, brass and cream-white glass pendant light produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Losses present to reed lampshade as illustrated. Overall height and stem length is a...

Pair of rare copper lamps by Finish female designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. These are quite hard to find. They can be used outside as they were used for 70 years but you can use them i...

Discover the rare golden bell by Paavo Tynell, a true gem from the 1940s that graces this elegant wall lamp 1699 for Taito Oy. Featuring a sleek, later wall shaft and crafted from po...

This 1940s floor lamp by Idman features a clean, functional silhouette typical of early Finnish modernism. The design pairs a tall stem in stained birch with a tubular arm in nickela...

A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 8"W x 29"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs are not inc...

A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x  21” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H x 4” diameter Stem length: ...

A sizable ceiling light by Paavo Tynell with nine hanging perforated brass pendants connected at the top with a brass central piece with radiating arms of different lengths. The pend...

A rare Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamp model. 2063 with adjustable rattan shade and a bent leg in brass and black nylon. Manufactured in Finland by Orno in the 1950s. The lamp is mo...

Model 2059 table lamp, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, plastic wrapping and rattan shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consis...

A beautiful Mid-century floor lamp model 62044 (aka Cobra) designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman. The lamp is made in full brass with a rattan handle. This particular ...

This flush mount ceiling light by Lisa Johansson‑Pape was designed and manufactured in Finland for the National Library, exemplifying the clarity and functional elegance of mid‑centu...

This table lamp, model no. 5066 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1950s is a classic. It has a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful clean lined light mahogany col...

Rare two arm table lamp, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Marble and brass frame, fabric lampshades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

An elegant and highly refined Model 5705 floor lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, in the 1930s. The design showcases Tynell’s signature balance between ...

A beautifully preserved 1950s flush mount by Valinte, Finland, featuring a sculptural pleated shade made from synthetic textile and finished with a brass finial. The wide, shallow fo...

An iconic Scandinavian design lamp model 0992 by Kai Ruokonen "Finnmark" and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s for the Hesperia Hotel in Helsinki, Finland. A very simple yet elega...

Floor Lamp “K10-11 ” designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Rare, original lacquered finish on shade, patina on brass parts. Stamped "Idman". Rewiring availabl...

A minimalist flushmount with a metal base and a white opaline glass shade designed by Lisa Johansson-Papé and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is in its orig...

Large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with perforated brass plate and brass wire decor. Marked "Idman". Newly rewired ...

Pair of rare wall lights, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Wooden slat shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The wall lights are sold together a...

Pair of model 61032 table-/ wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Adjustable shade. Marked. Good vintage conditi...

A rare early chandelier by Paavo Tynell, produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s as Model 1374/5. This five-arm design combines brass, painted metal and softly opaline glass shades, reflec...

Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...

Large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy Catalogue....

An exquisite example of a beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide range of spaces especially offices, home offices or reading and working tables. Thi...

A beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell lamps that rarely come as a pair from the same place. These model 5061 from 1940s' are in beautiful original condition and only slightly polished. T...

A nickel-plated metal, white opaline glass and woven reed pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75"H x 25.0"W x 25.0"D Stem Leng...

A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell's interpretation of the baroque style chandeliers from the 1930s-1940s. The lamp model is 1811 and is made with oxidized brass. The light bulbs ar...

An exceptional 1940s chandelier by Stockmann, model 501-3. Composed of three elegantly arched brass arms, the piece radiates from a central stem adorned with delicate brass leaves—ev...

A beautiful classic table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The highly popular "Ihanne" lamp features a bril...

Discover a rare pair of mid-century modern ceiling lamps by the renowned designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for ORNO, exclusively at Nordisten. These striking big lamps feature handcrafted...

A Finnish mid-century modern ceiling pendant, model 62-004/3 from the Stockmann catalogue, featuring a graceful brass body and three beautifully shaped and hand painted glass shades....

Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, manufactured in Sweden, 1950s. Brass and iron frame with black plastic wrapping on the frame, reupholstered linen fabric shade. Good vintage conditio...

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. Rewiring available upon r...

An extremely rare and brilliant wall lamp/sconce by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. These kinds of wall lamps are highly sought after by collectors as well as end users world wide. The design is simple, pragmatic and elegant with a little bit of flare, brought by the little brass star decorations. Star decorations are very rarely seen in Tynell lamps, but they are featured in the Finland house catalogue. The combination of brass and glass has proven to be an excellent combo and a favorite by customers. The item is in very good original condition. The glass shades are light blue, however the colour changes into more of a white tonevwhen the lights are on. Please refer to the attached pictures for a better understanding. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous public offices and buildings such as the Finnish Parliament House and the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York. Tynell started as a sheet metal worker´s apprentice at G.W. Sohlbergs workshop in 1906. After that he moved to Taidetakomo Koru Oy in 1912, which was a metal workshop specializing in electric light fixtures. Then Paavo studied at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki and after that he taught in it too. Paavo then founded Taito Oy in 1918 with a number of colleagues. Taito produced a number of other items other than just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light fixtures as the use of electricity became more common. In the 1920s Taito`s main sales were still mostly public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto. After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his major breakthrough. His style became quite distinctive and was mainly aimed at the U.S. markets. He sold both catalogue lamps as well as commissioned works through Finland House in N.Y. Although his late 1940s-1950s style was widely criticized at first in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynell´s high end lamps fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide, and deservingly so. His commisioned lamps number in the thousands, but unfortunately not all documents or archive materials are intact. Please note that we have a number of different Paavo Tynell wall lamps...

Lighting pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland , circa 1950th. Model number 1045. Glass shade with wooden slots shade and wrapped in fabric wire stem. Existing wi...

A sizeable brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.75” H x 24.5” Diameter Canopy Dimensions (inches): 2.75" H x 3...

A beautifully refined mid-century flush mount by Idman Oy, featuring a softly pleated synthetic textile shade stretched over a square frame. The shade is elegantly bordered with a de...

Pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Glass shades, brass frame. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

1950s Mauri Almari Chrome and Opaline Green Glass Table Lamp for Idman Oy A rare and elegant lamp executed in chromed metal and blown green opaline glass. A contemporary of Paavo Ty...

Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito. The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made ...

A beautiful rustic style pendant in wood and curly birch veneer with opaline glass shades. The fixture's body consists entirely of wood featuring a central flower shaped base with fi...

A Beautiful and large version of the Maya The Bee (Maija Mehiläinen) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland. This ...

A beautiful ceiling pendant with hand painted on flower decorations, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is in it's full ori...

A brass and white opaline glass table lamp produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.95“ H x 4.625“ W x 8.75“ D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bu...

Rare available pair of "A1993" counterweight elevating lamps designed by Paavo Tynell. Recently re-polished. Similar example featured at Idman catalog, Circa 1950th. Dimensions: Sh...

A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell 1940s early lamps. A marvelous piece with polished and patinated brass with blown glass shades. The lamp is in its original condition. The blown g...

This rare Finnish organic modern floor lamp from the 1960s is a striking embodiment of Japandi aesthetics, merging Scandinavian craftsmanship with Japanese-inspired simplicity. Desig...

Scandinavian Modern counterweight pendant, attributed to Gunilla Jung, 1940s. Brass, enamel and glass. The lamp has a counterweight that allows to adjust its height. Good vintage con...