Paavo Tynell Furniture
Finnish, 1890-1973
Paavo Tynell was an industrial designer, known as the great pioneer of Finnish lighting design and fondly dubbed “the man who illuminated Finland.” Tynell was one of the founders and chief designers of Taito Oy — the first industrial producer of lamps and other lighting fixtures in Finland. With the innovation of electricity in the beginning of the 20th century, Taito Oy and Tynell expanded the thinking and manufacturing of modern lighting solutions in Europe and abroad.
Tynell rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, during which he collaborated with some of the most renowned Finnish architects, Alvar Aalto being the most notable one. Working to incorporate artificial lighting into modern environments, Tynell’s company Taito Oy produced fixtures for all of Aalto’s major projects including the Paimio Sanatorium and the Viipuri Library.
Tynell was especially praised for his involvement with the Finland House, a design atelier in New York that showcased the work of Finnish designers and craftspeople. His elegant brass designs became an instant success in North America, and he began creating lighting designs for the prestigious American company Lightolier.
A master craftsman, Tynell’s designs were derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of perforated and polished brass. Marked by delicacy and softness, his most famous forms in lighting echo the structures of nature; he adroitly created sculptural shapes reminiscent of the branches of trees, swirling snowflakes and seashells.
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(Biography provided by Side Gallery)
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Creator: Paavo Tynell
Paavo Tynell table lamp pair, model 5313 (TAITO)
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish lighting designer whose works are now highly valued and sought after by collectors. He was one of the founders of Oy Taito Ab in 1918, and the ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$18,171 / set
Set of Three Paavo Tynell Candel Holders circa 1960, Nickel Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabres by himself in the late 60's. He produced a small collection of those in nic...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Hand Made Candelabra circa 1960, Nickel Brass, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
At the end of his carrier Paavo Tynell himself hand crafted a serie of candelabra that he made in nickel brass. From this collection this example has been hand crafted by Paavo Tynel...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Set of Three Brass Cups Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive set of three decorative objects design by Paavo Tynell and produced in the 40's by TAITO OY. The three cups are made in fine layers of brass with decorative details on eac...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and black lacquered metal
...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Silver Plated Bowl
By Paavo Tynell
Located in North Miami, FL
Silver plated bowl designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by his own company Taito circa 1950's.
Has wear and patina (pictured).
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Paavo Tynell Floral Themed Brass
Blown Glass Chandelier for Glashütte Limburg
By Paavo Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful 1960s brass and blown glass six arm chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Glashütte Limburg featuring Tynell's organic floral themed details. As if sunning from the glow of the blown glass lights, detailed floral and leaf accents seem to grow and prosper. A delicate organic, high art and sophisticated vibe with a sense of old money...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Model "2048" Ceiling Lights, Finland Mid-20th Century
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell, a leading figure in Finnish design, was known for his innovative work in the field of lighting during the mid-20th century. As a co-founder of the renowned manufacturer...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamps designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Price is listed / item.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant Lamp Model K2-49 by Taito Oy 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
Paavo Tynell lamp model K2-49 for Taito Oy, black painted metal with brass rings and a glass diffuser. The lamp is from 1950s and in original condition. The lamp has Taito Oy's stamp...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "2025" Flush Mount for Idman, Finland 1940s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell’s opal glass flush mounts are some of his most celebrated works, blending modernist minimalism with a soft, organic aesthetic. The designs are often seen as exemplifying...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Opal, Metal
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps Model 1995 Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamps model 1995 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
Measure: Height: 28 (63) cm.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare floor lamp model 9602 / Chinese hat
...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model A1965
Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model A1965
Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Church lamp ”Style TAITO”
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Rare Paavo Tynell Church Lamp**
This stunning church lamp is the work of renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell, produced by TAITO Oy. This lamp is a rare find and has been authen...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Table lamp model 9227
Produced by Idman in Finland
Dimensions (W x D...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell White Perforated Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity co...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Counter Balance for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell
Counterbalance ceiling lamp, model k2-46
Taito OY
Finland, 1940s
perforated and enameled brass
40 h × 14 dia in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Order Paavo Tynell Counter Balance for Taito Oy 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell
Counter Balance, model NM 348
Taito Oy
brass, glass, steel wire
Measures: 54 height × 7.5 diameter inches
Height is adjustable. The cord could be added for length.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 9224 ”Horseshoe” Brass and Leather Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturing company in Finland, Taito Oy. The present model “9224” table lamp is a well known design famous for its characteristic base design.
This model is better known as the "horseshoe" due to the shape of the foot and other features making it resemble Thoroughbreds. In a 1950s edition of the Finland House Lighting catalogue this lamp was nicknamed Thoroughbred, but interestingly enough, not because of the horseshoe-foot. The Thoroughbred is a hot-blooded racing horse breed known for its agility and physical features including a well-chiselled head, a long, slim neck and a lean body. Features that describe this lamp model as well. This version (there exists one with small holes on the reflector) has a funnel shaped brass reflector with a ring of perforated lines highlighting its widening shape. The reflector is lacquered white inside and can be adjusted in its position, functional elements that show Tynell’s consideration for the user and the lamp’s utilitarian role as well. The most distinct element however, remains the brass horseshoe base that balances the design both visually and literally as well. It is a sleek, modern element that makes this model immediately recognizable. It is connected to the shade by a straight neck wrapped entirely in leather. While Tynell’s company collaborated with up-and-coming talent as well as more established names such as Alvar Aalto, Tynell’s own designs are the most collected for their elegant brass forms, exquisite quality, and interesting play of materials.
A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s design is derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of perforated and polished brass as material. This table lamp showcases all his sensibilities that gained him worldwide fame and renown.
Condition:
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. This unit is unpolished and has signs of wear.
Paavo Tynell Table lamp Model 9224 Horseshoe Lamp...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
$18,908 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
Paavo Tynell
Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Di...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model A1965
Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Desk for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell rare desk light, "Simpukka" (Clam).
Finland, circa 1940s.
Brass, cane-wrapped metal.
Measures: 27 H x 22.86 W x 22.86 D cm.
10.5 H x 9 W x 9 D inches.
Underside impre...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Double Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Such an incredible example of Paavo Tynell's lighting designs.
This example is rather unusual and comes with the original custom ordered glass shades.
Simple and Classic. Soli...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
$8,500 / item
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940
s, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Model "162" Brass Candelabra for Taito Oy, Finland ca 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This candelabra was designed by the well-know Finnish designer Paavo Tynell. Widely referred to as the "the man who illuminated Finland", Paavo Tynell was a true master of light. Bor...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9029 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model 9029 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 1950’s Model K2-20 Ceiling Lamp
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
1950's brass and opal glass pendant model K2-20 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy Finland
Unpolished brass dome shaped shade over mouth blown frosted glass diffuser.
A beautiful refined b...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,567 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9227 Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table lamp model 9227 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 9224 "Horseshoe" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell scultural candelabre circa 1960, nikel brass.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabre by himself in the late 60's. He produced a small collection of those in nick...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Paavo Tynell Massive Candelabre, Nickel Brass, circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabre by himself in the late 60's. He produced a small collection of those in nick...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
“H5-8” Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Borås, SE
”H5-8”, table lamp
ca. 1960s.
Lacquered steel and brass.
Designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman Oy.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940’s for Tait...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,969
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model J1979 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamp model J1979 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland. Measure: Height 135-180 cm.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell table lamp for Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A Tynell table lamp in solid brass for Idman, ca. 1950's
An unusual form with an iconic adjustable brass flower or florette that can travel the entirety of the central shaft of the ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The lamp has an opaline glass cylinder diffuser with an elegant copper shade with twin dot perforations. The lamp is marked by I...
Category
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant White for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1948. Like many of his best-known designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in New York - one of the most am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Steel
$749 / item
Paavo Tynell Idman Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fine example of an early Paavo Tynell table lamp in solid brass and handblown glass.
Cane wrapped frame.
Adjustable glass shade.
Two available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Large Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A large wall lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland ca. 1930's
A very early modernist lamp designed for a Sanitarium in Helsinki.
Adjustab...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Steel
$6,800 / item
Early Paavo Tynell Table Lamp in Enamel for Taito 1935
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very early black enamel table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy in 1935.
On the verge of Modernism and borrowed generously from the Bauhaus lamps of the time, this is an incredibl...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Model 1425 Art Deco Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 1425 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame, string wrapping, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina. Small ch...
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1940s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp For Taito Oy 1935
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A super early Paavo Tynell table lamp for Taito Oy from 1935.
This is marked as Model 5053 in the 1935 Taito Catalogue. A similar example has a glass shade.
This example with a c...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paavo Tynell Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Paavo Tynell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paavo Tynell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paavo Tynell furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 357 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 33 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paavo Tynell were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno , and Yki Nummi. Prices for Paavo Tynell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $499 and can go as high as $355,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,807.
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