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A beautiful pair of adjustable wall lamps, crafted from solid brass and adorned with beige, flower bud-shaped mouth-blown glass shades. These exquisite lights originate from the seco...

The Cenere Italian marble ashtray by Rytsola reimagines a utilitarian object as a sculptural statement. Named after the Italian word for “ash,” it captures the meeting of fleeting sm...

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern cylinderical ceiling lamp model no. 2210 from the 1950s by the Finnish company Valinte which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland....

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...

Rare model AT-34 bar cabinet/ dry bar, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by Andreas Tuck, 1960s. Teak with steel legs. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and u...

Model 915 side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Beautiful honey colored patinated birch legs with white painted table tops. Good vintage condition, ...

A beautiful empire style ceiling lamp in patinated brass, beige painted metal, amber glass, string decoration, and silk shades. The lamp model is 1374 by Paavo Tynell and manufacture...

A beautiful small and unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia in Finland in the 1970s. The plate is decorated with multiple four-leaf clovers, three-leaf clover...

This vibrant blue Pampula bottle with green and clear glass details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art piece is very good a...

A stunning wall relief in glazed ceramic designed by Rut Bryk and made in 1957-58. The piece named "The Funeral" depicts six men carrying a coffin and flowers and is beautifully desc...

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...

A beautiful wall hanging mirror with a stunning vintage patina to the rattan frame and the mirror surface. This piece is from about the 1950s-1960s, and is in absolutely original con...

Scandinavian Modern wall light, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Teak frame, paper lampshade. Adjustable height for the lampshade. Good vintage condit...

A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer than the normal ones, not to mention a set...

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...

An elegant ceiling lamp model. 51129 in white opaline glass, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured in a joint effort by Idman & Iittala in Finland in the 1950s. This very minim...

Rare mirror, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Oak and brass. Can be used as a wall mirror or a table mirror. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wit...

A beautiful war-time side table by Alvar Aalto. The patina is in our opinion quite nice and as such deserves to be untouched really. It has some old repairs that tell of its long his...

One of the most original retro lamps that we have come across in our 30 years career and one that you will certainly not come accross easily. A full brass version with a perforated s...

A beautiful and early Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp, model 1382, manufactured by Taito. This lamp was originally ordered for the Julkvärvi Camping resort, a retreat for Finlayson employe...

A stunning pair of the Iconic Runar Engblom arm chairs that were designed for the Vaakuna Hotel next to the central railway station in Helsinki. The same hotel that houses some of th...

Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from the 1920s/1930s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.

A beautiful bronze sculpture by Finnish artist Ulf Tikkanen who was famous for his depiction of birds. The sculpture is of a family of a Great Crested Grebe and it's chicks. Beautifu...

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 ...

Pair of large wall lights, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass and painted metal. Adjustable lamp shades. Manufacturer's stamp. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and ...

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 ...

Side table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Stained birch frame with oak veneer table top. Good vintage condition, minor patina...

A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp model 1068 in brass, crystal and glass designed by Lisa Johansson-Papé and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1940s-1950s. The lam...

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal....

A beautiful Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5061 in full brass and a gorgeous original patina that gives the lamp a beautiful rough look. The item can be polished upon request, but we ...

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 and shapes. This pair is the round model number ...

Pair of brass pendants by Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Jung has designed the milk glass part and Johansson-Pape the brass shade. Good vinta...

Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940/1950s. Brass frame. The glass has a toffee brown color. Jung has designed the glass p...

Scandinavian Modern model 212-3 pendant, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor pati...

This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/3 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Thr...

A rare flush mount by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno. This model 71-116 which came in three different sizes, this is the middle one with a diameter just approx 40cm. The lamp consists ...

A beautiful and delicate Lisa Johansson-Pape ceiling pendant with hand painted mouth blown glass shades. and spring decorations. The three arm pendant is made of brass and white meta...

A Finnish mid-century modern ceiling pendant, model 62-102/3 from the Stockmann catalogue, featuring a graceful brass body and three beautifully shaped glass shades. The shades have ...

A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018, aka "Angel Wings" due to the symmetric wong resembling rhythmic lines on top. The legs are detachable an...

A beautiful art deco brass and amber coloured glass shade with cut decorations representing Swedish grace from the 1920s-1930s. Manufactured by Orrefors. The original amber coloured ...

An outstanding piece of art by one of the leading names of the mid-century Finnish ceramic scene. This large and colorful wall plaque made by Rut Bryk ...

A beautiful pair of table lamps in brass model EV59 made by Itsu, Finland in the 1950s. The shades are detachable and adjustable so they can be placed to direct the light in differen...

A colourful yellow and black floor lamp designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s in Finland. The lamp is quite slim and has an adjustable shade with a futu...

A pair of adjustable ceiling lamps, Model A1965, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The lamps feature a counterweight mechanism, allow...

A minimalist mid-century modern flushmount by Paavo Tynell in Opaline glass and brass details. A very simplistic design that adds a modernist statement to any interior. Perfect for h...

Silk flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Silk shade with beautiful lace details on the side. Brass details, metal frame. Good vintage co...

Art glass table lamps, manufactured in Sweden, 1960s. Glass frame with brass details, handmade fabric lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Wall light Model 71030, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1960s. Brass frame, rare blue painted original metal shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent w...

A vintage Finnish step stool from the 1950s–60s, originally used in the Herttoniemi Library in Helsinki and carries the city stamp to the bottom. Made of iron with a circular wooden ...

Pair of majestic table lamps designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia in the 1960s. The lamps are very big and distinct. Featuring a greenish ceramic leg and yellow fabric shades...

A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated birch, solid birch, and plywood birch. If you are l...

A pair of exceptionally refined modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish manufacturer, Itsu. Their design embraces elegant simplicity, featuring concentric metal circles that cas...

Puro Chair in Stained Oak by Elina Ulvio. Dimensions: W 54 x D 51 x H 66 cm. Materials: Stained Oak. Available in various custom stains and finishes upon request. Puro is a sculptu...

This chandelier is monumental in size and has the details to match. Comissioned for the old Keski-Lahti "Wood Church", Tynell designed this lamp with the old baroque glamour and styl...

Table lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1960s. Woven fabric shade, metal and painted wood frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

A sleek and modern Finnish design flush mount model 27103 manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1960s. Truely one of the nicest and most impressive Valinte lamps we have acquired...

This iconic UFO-shaped ceiling pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, was highly popular in 1950s Finland and remains a sought-after piece today. Found in both public buildings and...

A beautiful example in a brass/metal base, original black nylon covered stem, and an acrylic and brass shade. This `Ihanne` lamp became very popular in Finland with many different v...

An exceptional and very rare table lamp designed by architect Eino Schroderus and manufactured by Taidetakomo Koru Oy. This sizable lamp stands approximately 70 cm tall and features ...

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 ...