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Set of Three Opal Glass Wall Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
$8,250per set
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About the Item
The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. Functionality, a pared down, simple style and a thoughtful colour palette are key principles for Paavo Tynell, and are present in this set of three wall lamps.
In Tynell’s Functionalism inspired lamps, he would often consider how the lamp was to be used, the colour of the light, and the opal glass's nuances. This model dates to the designer’s pre-brass era and is executed in an early modern functionalist style. These lamps have a gentle, round shape that is just as soft as the light they diffuse. Even in the absence of ornamentation or elaborate shapes and forms, there is still an emphasis on interesting materials. Opal glass was a popular material for lighting fixtures of this era, due in part to its ability to difuse light. As this set demonstrates, it was also prized for its lustrous, opaque finish, which gives these lamps a sophisticated and refined look. Tynell was a master of working with this material, and his opal glass lamps are some of his most sought-after designs even today. These wall lamps are not only embodiments of simplicity and elegance, showcasing a design ethos that continues to captivate admirers, but also illustrate how minimalist design can be ingenious and expressive at the same time.
This set was manufactured by the famous Finnish factory Taito Oy, one of the most innovative Scandinavian lighting design companies of the mid-century era. Paavo Tynell was the co-founder and chief designer of the company until 1953. The company’s lighting designs defined the Finnish mid-century era, and the models of the period, including this set, are greatly sought after to this day.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamps have recently been rewired.
Dimensions:
8.26 in W x 16.14 in D x 12.59 in D
21 cm W x 41 cm D x 32 cm H
- Creator:Paavo Tynell (Designer),Taito (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Rewired: The lamps have recently been rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 2025289701, 2025289702, 20252897031stDibs: LU2947345636522
Paavo Tynell
Paavo Tynell was an industrial designer, known as the great pioneer of Finnish lighting design and fondly dubbed “the man who illuminated Finland.” Tynell was one of the founders and chief designers of Taito Oy — the first industrial producer of lamps and other lighting fixtures in Finland. With the innovation of electricity in the beginning of the 20th century, Taito Oy and Tynell expanded the thinking and manufacturing of modern lighting solutions in Europe and abroad.
Tynell rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, during which he collaborated with some of the most renowned Finnish architects, Alvar Aalto being the most notable one. Working to incorporate artificial lighting into modern environments, Tynell’s company Taito Oy produced fixtures for all of Aalto’s major projects including the Paimio Sanatorium and the Viipuri Library.
Tynell was especially praised for his involvement with the Finland House, a design atelier in New York that showcased the work of Finnish designers and craftspeople. His elegant brass designs became an instant success in North America, and he began creating lighting designs for the prestigious American company Lightolier.
A master craftsman, Tynell’s designs were derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of perforated and polished brass. Marked by delicacy and softness, his most famous forms in lighting echo the structures of nature; he adroitly created sculptural shapes reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells.
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