Frosted Glass "EY-60" Lights by Mauri Almari (Attr.) for Itsu, Finland 1950s

This uniquely decorated ceiling lamp was designed in an era in which Finland saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. It was a period of consistency, excellence, and sophistication design wise. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory that produced characteristic models in small quantities. By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light...

This rare pendant lamp was designed during the 1950s, an era in which Finland saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. Design wise, it was a period of consistency, e...

By the 1950s, Finland had firmly established itself as a force for innovation in design. The most distinctive qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their functionalist form that is...

The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Sheepskin is the ultimate material for comfort, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It elevates the sheer size and shape of the chair, especially its back. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...

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...

Italian designer, Oscar Torlasco designed many beautiful lamps, the most well known being the models he designed for Lumi. Particularly active during the 1950s and 1960s, Torlasco’s ...

Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural perforated brass and opaline glass. Unmarked. A contem...

A nice pair of wall lamps in full brass, made by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. Model EY 49. The lamps are minimalistic with a cubic design softened by curves and crown with a hand b...

1950s Mauri Almari cascading chandelier for Idman Oy Finland. A rare example executed in black painted and perforated metal with the original brass canopy that has been modified for ...

Wall lamp made by Itsu Oy, model AT21 Finland 1950s. Copper reflector and opaline glass mounted on an aluminium junction box. Marked accordingly. Outstan...

1950s Mauri Almari Perforated Black Metal Pendant for Idman Oy Finland. A rare example executed in black painted and perforated metal with period-style brass canopy for mounting over...

Wonderful articulate brass wall lights model '71022' by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950 with a perforated brass shade on a swivel arm, with individual on/off switch on the back...