Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish lighting designer and architect, renowned for his innovative approach to lighting fixtures. His works are often made with perforated brass, allowing light to disperse in an athmospheric manner. One of his most celebrated works include the iconic 'Snowflake' chandelier, notable for its intricate brass frame adorned with dangling brass snowflakes. Tynell's designs are celebrated for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship, garnering admiration from collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.

Taito Oy

Brass with cut star details and scalloped top edge, painted interior.

Provenance:
Imatra State Hotel, Finland.

Lighting

Ceiling Light

Idman

Model No. 1994/1.
Brass, perforated brass, shades with painted interiors.

Chandelier with two pendants available: ref:  <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/ceiling-lamp-2210082" target="_blank">2210082</a>.

Ceiling Lamp

Model no. 9602, known as 'Chinese Hat', designed in 1935.
Brass, cane wrapped stem, fabric shade.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks and model number.

Floor Lamp

History:
This model was designed for hotel Aulanko in 1935.

Model no. 8041, designed circa 1948.
Brass, perforated brass, painted brass.
Each impressed with manufacturer's marks.

Provenance:
Åland Maritime Museum.

Pair of Chandeliers

Model no. 9068.
Painted perforated metal, brass grid, glass.

'Starry Sky' Ceiling Lamp

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', No. 140, section A2, p.12.

Brass, perforated brass. 
Manufacturers stamp Taito.

Another example with 60cm diameter shade available: ref no. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/ceiling-lamp-2010009" target="_blank">2010009</a>.

Provenance: 
Porvoo Cathedral, Finland

Literature: 
Aav, Marianne, Viljanen, Neva, 'Paavo Tynell ja Taito Oy', exh. cat. Designmuseo (Helsinki) 2005, inside cover, p.8.

Brass, perforated brass. 
Manufacturers stamp 'Taito'.

Another example with 53cm diameter shade available: ref no. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/ceiling-lamp-2010019" target="_blank">2010019</a>.

Provenance: 
Porvoo Cathedral, Finland.

Set of Four Wall Lamps

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', no. 142, 1958, p.106.

Model K-169/6. 
Brass, teak, frosted glass, fabric shades.
Impressed with manufacturers mark to the frame.

Model no. 1968.
Brass, painted metal, wood shade, fabric diffuser. 
Stamped with manufacturer's marks.

Pair of Adjustable Ceiling Lamps

Model no. 20428.
Cane, painted metal, brass, frosted glass.
Stamped with manufacturer's mark.

Model no. 1959.
Brass, perforated brass.

Another example available, ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/ceiling-lamp-2402013" target="_blank">2402013</a>.

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', No. 140, 1950, section A1, p.7.

Model no. A1959.
Brass, perforated brass.

Another example available, ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/ceiling-lamp-2402010" target="_blank">2402010</a>.

Model no. 9602, known as 'Chinese Hat', designed in 1935.
Brass, cane wrapped stem, fabric shade.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks and model number to the underside. 

Shade diameter: 65cm

Brass, perforated brass, white lacquered metal. 
Manufacturers stamp to the base.

Pair of Large Wall Lamps

Model no. 2350, designed circa 1956.
Painted metal, brass, frosted glass.
Impressed with manufacturers mark and model number.

Pair of Wall Lamps

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', no. 140, 1956, n.p.

Opal glass, perforated brass, brass. 
Manufacturer's stamp to the base.

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', no. 136, 1954, p.40. (ceiling lamp variation)

Model no. 1965A. 
Brass, perforated brass, fabric diffusor. 
Bracket impressed with manufacturers marks to inside. 

Adjustable height with counterweight mechanism.
Pictured height 110cm.

Other examples of model no.1965A available.

Adjustable Ceiling Lamp

Model no. 9613.
Brass, linen, parchment shade.

Brass, rattan wrapped stem, linen shade, acrylic reflector.
Manufacturer's stamp to the base.

Model no. 9224.
Brass, leather wrapped stem.
Adjustable shade and foot.

Table Lamp

Model no. 9619, designed in circa 1950.
Brass, perforated brass, leather.
Manufacturer's stamp to the base.

Literature:
Holme, Rathbone, Frost, Kathleen, 'The Studio Yearbook of Furnishing and Decoration 1953-1954', Vol.43, Studio Publications, 1954, p.67.
Koch, Alexander, 'Modern Lighting of the 50's', Arnoldsche Art Publishers (Stuttgart) 2012, p.46.

Model no. 1005. 
Brass, lacquered brass.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks and model number to base.

Paavo Tynell

1890-1973