Gunnel Nyman (1909–1948) was a Finnish glass designer and pioneer in Scandinavian glass art, known for her innovative and elegant works. She played a significant role in defining Finnish modernism during the mid-20th century. Her distinctive "Aurinkopullo" (Sun Bottle) and "Pyörre" (Whirlpool) designs, among others, exhibit her mastery of fluid forms and light refraction. Nyman's creations are celebrated for their organic shapes and timeless beauty, embodying the spirit of Scandinavian design through their simplicity, functionality, and artistic finesse.

Taito Oy

Glass produced by Kauklahti. Lamp produced by Taito Oy.
Patinated brass, blown glass shade with applied glass.

Lighting

Ceiling Lamp

History:
Kauklahti Glassworks (Kauklahden lasitehdas) was a glass factory in Espoo, Finland, active from 1923 to 1952. It specialized in glass objects and lamps, notably creating lamps for Paavo Tynell's Taito company during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as glass components for firms such as Idman and Orno.

Puusepänliike Saarelma Oy

Velvet upholstery, painted black wood base. 

Provenance:
Gunnel Nyman.

Furniture

Sofa

Exhibited:
Exhibition of the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design in 1934.

Literature:
Laurén, Uta, 'Gunnel Nyman, Beauty Captured in Glass', The Finnish Glass Museum (Finland) 2009, p. 26.

Idman

Model no. 71026.
Brass, perforated brass, glass.
Impressed manufacturers mark: 'Idman'.

Gunnel Nyman

1909-1948