Finnish Lighting

Pair of large 1960s brass rotating wall lamps in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s. A refined and elegant lamp executed in brass with a shade that rotates freely around the bulb. Reminiscent of the Charlotte Perriand designed 'Applique Cylindrique...

A beautiful and delicate Art Deco ceiling lamp, model 313/3, designed by Antti Hakkarainen in the 1930s. The model appears in the 1935 catalogue and showcases Hakkarainen’s refined s...

Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp made by Taito in the 40's. The lamp is made in Nikel plated brass with a wood strip shade which has been replace from the original shade. This model is one ...

Flush mount, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s. Glass shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.  Paavo Tynel...

Scandinavian Modern rattan floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1930s. Rattan, metal and wood frame, fabric shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

A beautiful and classic 9029/4 chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The model 9029 comes in various different sizes, this particu...

Very rare floor lamp model 9609 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.

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...

Minimalist rod pendant lamp from the traditional Finnish company Idman. A functional design. The lamp body consists of ring-shaped slats made of white lacquered metal. These are ar...

Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...

An iconic flush mount model A622B, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland during the 1980s. Originally created for the National Pensions ...

An elegant Finnish three-light chandelier manufactured by Stockmann-Orno during the 1960s. Crafted with a solid brass frame, the fixture features three gracefully curved arms suppor...

An original Finnish pendant light with counterweight mechanism, produced by Itsu in the 1950s. Model ER99 features a softly domed brass shade paired with a cylindrical brass counterw...

A Finnish mid-century ceiling light defined by its cylindrical wooden slat shade and solid brass stem. The shade is constructed from closely spaced vertical wooden slats, stitched to...

A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring availab...

Paavo Tynell originally designed this classic model no. 1965 for the Finnish market before adapting it with a counterweight to meet American safety regulations, which prohibited lamp...

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 ...

A brass and and Glass two-light wall sconce in the style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s. Clean lines design from the Scandinavian Modern period, two-arm with opaline glass cylinder ...

A relatively rare pair of wall lamps by Finnish designer Mauri Almari model 71032 in full brass. This model was manufactured by Idman in the 1950s. It features a full brass body with...

Very rare pair of table lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland for a Hotel in Helsinki.

Scandinavian Modern chandelier in style of Paavo Tynell, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Quality craftmanship. Good vintage condition, minor patina...

A rare 1930s ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, model 1386/5, designed for the Finnish manufacturer Taito. The chandelier features a gracefully patinated brass frame with elegant wooden a...

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 adjustable lamp by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously combines many elements such as brass, wooden slats, plastic defuser, and painted metal. The lamp has all original parts ...

A rare and characterful pair of brutalist ceiling lamps executed entirely in copper, originally commissioned for the entrance canopy of the Kesko building, later known as the Oulu En...

Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. This lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful silk sh...

Minimalist table lamp by the traditional Finnish company Idman, based on a design by Voitto Haapalainen from the 1950s. An original from the Aalto era. A classic of Finnish mid-cent...

A mid-century Finnish floor lamp from the 1950s–1960s, combining a brass base with a slender stem wrapped in birch. The tall, tapering form is paired with a wide pleated fabric shade...

A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.32” Diameter Socket take...

A pair of the iconic Tapio Wirkkala floor lamp model K10-11 manufactured and stamped by Idman. The pair retains all original parts and is in beautiful condition with repainted metal ...

A pair of charming brass wall lights (sconces) by Itsu, Finland, ca' 1950's. Petite scale, wall switch, rewired for USA, can be used as uplights or downlights, pivoting. Nice original patina and beautiful attention to details, characteristic of Finnish lighting design of the period. Similar to Paavo Tynell 9414...

Sculptural light No. 30 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: D 5 x W 78 x H 60 cm Materials: Glass, brass In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of unique sculptural lights made out of br...

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...

Model 50603 chandelier, manufactured by Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Rare brass "Snowflake" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell.The pierced brass demi sphere supporting four brass vertical branches from which hangs 16 brass mech stylized snowflakes

A modernistic Stig Lindström ceiling pendant manufactured by Lival Oy in Finland mid 1960s. The pendant features six light bulbs in milk-glass / metal shades on a chrome and teak bas...

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 modernist pendant lamp produced by Stockmann in the 1950s. The lamp combines a cylindrical opal glass core with an outer shade in deep violet glass, creating a layered effect of li...

An elegant three-light chandelier manufactured by Stockmann-Orno, Finland, during the 1950s. The fixture features a beautifully balanced brass frame complemented by three exceptional...

Paavo Tynell was a pioneering lighting designer whose work in the mid-20th century defined modern Nordic lighting aesthetics. Known for his delicate, poetic approach and innovative u...

Sculptural light No. 67 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: W 70 x D 28 x H 60 cm Materials: Glass, brass Dark glass dome is deep dark violet. In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series...

Very cool brass floor lamp by Kai Ruokonen, with a large lamella lamp shade. Sends out beautiful, warm light when lit. Floor light switch in a grey, oval form.

Elegant white lacquered brass ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, with a streamlined shade perforated with small holes. The underside of the lamp has a glass shade that covers the light so...

Large pair of Paavo Tynell black wall lights for Taito Oy. Executed in black painted metal and brass. A highly adjustable and exceptionally refined...

Model 71-170 Flush Mount by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann Orno (Finland, 1960s) Black Drum style canisters with a circular vent style diffuser, allowing for subtlety within the ...

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...

An impressive chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. This is one of a few chandeliers that were made to order for the Workers' Hous...

Pendant model 1376, design Paavo Tynell, 1930s. Brass, metal and stained birch. Yarn wrapping on the frame. Glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. ...

Ceiling lamp, produced by Itsu Oy in Finland, 1950s. Made from brass, decorative details in brass, shades in yellow opaline glass. Dimensions: Height: 58,5 cm / 23.03 in Width: 45 c...

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...

Hand-painted Scandinavian Modern pendant, designed by Gunnel Nyman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940s. Aspen wood slat shade, hand-painted glass by Kauklahden Lasitehdas, brass and met...

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...

A pair of modern Bau series wall lamps / scones designed by Klaus Michalik and produced by Orno in the 1980s. The design features a brass base with an up- down forking arms each carr...

Table lamp model 46-017 in chrome and opaline glass designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1960s. This simple yet elegant design is one of the ...

Wonderful ceiling flushmount lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, in painted metal, with louvered reflector, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max...

This stunning 1940s chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape, designed for Stockmann, is a graceful expression of Finnish mid-century lighting design. Crafted in brass, it features six eleg...

Octagon shaped flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1960s. Original fabric upholstery, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

A pair of brass and beige opaline glass wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. The brass socket, arm, and backplate present with moderate oxi...

An original mid-century ceiling light with a white opaline glass globe and a restrained nickel-plated brass ceiling mount. The spherical shade creates an even, soft distribution of l...

An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s in Finland. This version features a sp...