Paavo Tynell Library Ceiling Light, Custom Order, 1940s

$7,000.00

Rare and unique library ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell

Custom order piece originally made for a library in a private residence in Helsinki, Finland

Taito Oy, late 1940s

Variation from Tynell's model 1982 N ceiling lamp, with a custom made L-shaped brass stem including original brass fittings.

Shade is lacquered metal with leather wrapping and a frost glass diffuser.

The piece could be used as a reading lamp as originally intended above a daybed or armchair, but also as a desk lamp or similar.

Taito Oy, Finland, late 1940s.

Brass, lacquered metal, leather and frost glass.

104 H cm (drop) 91 L cm, 37 W cm

Diameter 37 cm (shade only).

Good condition, some minor wear due to its age. Rewired.

Idman Lighting catalog No.135 (1953) pg.8. (models A 1982 N and J 1982 N).

Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) "The Man Who Illuminated Finland" was a Finnish industrial designer with a specialty in lighting design. He was also co-founder of the art metal work and lighting company Oy Taito Ab and had a successful career as a freelance designer for various companies and architects such as Alvar Aalto and Aarne Ervi. ~ paavotynell.org

Other collectible Finnish designers: Tapio Wirkkala, Aino Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva, Eero Saarinen, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) "The Man Who Illuminated Finland" was a Finnish industrial designer with a specialty in lighting design. He was also co-founder of the art metal work and lighting company Oy Taito Ab and had a successful career as a freelance designer for various companies and architects such as Alvar Aalto and Aarne Ervi. ~ paavotynell.org

Other collectible Finnish designers: Tapio Wirkkala, Aino Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva, Eero Saarinen, Lisa Johansson-Pape