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.

Idman

Model no 1602/1673.
Painted metal shades, glass, brass.
Each with manufacturer's metal tag to frame.

Lighting

Three Ceiling Lamps

Model no. 9459.
Brass, painted metal. 
Each impressed 'Idman' to bracket.

Pair of Wall Lamps

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman Lightning', no. 140, 1950s, section A4-1, np.

Taito Oy

Model K 8-1/2. 
Perforated brass, brass, lacquered brass.
Manufacturer's stamp.

Model no. 5066.
Wood, brass, fabric shade.

Table Lamp

Model no. 1095.
Brass, frosted glass, pleated fabric shade.

Ceiling Lamp

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman Lightning', no. 136, 1954, p.34 (lamp).
Catalogue, 'Idman Lightning', no. 142, 1958, p.90 (shades to be purchased separately).

Model no. 9602, known as 'Chinese Hat', designed in 1935.
Brass, cane, with fabric shade. 
Impressed 'TAITO / 9602' to top bracket.

Example with plain white shade ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/chinese-hat-floor-lamp-2408022" target="_blank">2408022</a>.

'Chinese Hat' Floor Lamp

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

Model no. K2-33.
Brass, painted brass. 
Manufacturer's stamp to the inside.

Adjustable height depending on cord length.
Height in picture: 129 cm.

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

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.

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

Provenance:
Imatra State Hotel, Finland.

Ceiling Light

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>.

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

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.

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. 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

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.

Paavo Tynell

1890-1973