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Paavo Tynell Hanging Lamp for Taito, Finland ca 1930s
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About the Item
In 1918, Paavo Tynell co-founded the first lighting manufacturing company in Finland: Taito Oy. The company was founded by a small group of highly-skilled craftsmen that helped build its international success. Tynell, a master craftsman himself, drew inspiration from a traditional aesthetic with a modern design sensibility which led him to become one of the most famous Finnish lighting designers and known as the “man who illuminated Finland”.
Finnish modern design places at its core the inventive use of lighting and the incorporation of natural elements. There is an emphasis on clean lines, geometric shapes, and a focus on practicality. Within this hanging lamp lies a focus on both simplicity and functionality. Clean lines and harmonious proportions highlight the quality of it’s construction, while the understated design allows it to blend seamlessly into different settings. This model dates to the designer’s pre-brass era and is executed in an early modern functionalist style. The lamp has a gentle, round shape that is just as soft as the light it diffuses. Even in the absence of ornamentation or elaborate shapes and forms, there is still an emphasis on interesting materials. The canopy and stem are enamelled, while the inner shade is made of opal glass. Opal glass was a popular material for lighting fixtures of this era, due in part to its ability to diffuse light. As this model demonstrates, it was also prized for its lustrous, opaque finish, which gives the design a sophisticated and refined look. Tynell was a master of working with this material, and his opal glass lamps are some of his most sought-after designs even today. The juxtaposition of the white glass and black metal is a classic example of the contrast and harmony that early-to-mid 20th century design often seeks to achieve.
The 20th century was a time of great innovation in Finnish design, as designers like Tynell pushed the boundaries of what was possible with new materials and manufacturing techniques. Paavo Tynell and Taito’s lighting designs defined the Finnish mid-century era, and the models of the period, including this pair, are greatly sought after to this day.
Condition:
In vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Marks and chipping in enamel. Glass shade is handmade, variations may occur in the opacity of the glass. The lamp has recently been rewired.
Dimensions:
12 in ø x 54.33 in H
30.5 cm ø x 138 cm H
- Creator:Taito (Manufacturer),Paavo Tynell (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 54.34 in (138 cm)Diameter: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:ca 1930s
- Condition:Rewired: The lamp has recently been rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. Marks and chipping in enamel. Glass shade is handmade, variations may occur in the opacity of the glass.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 20253278011stDibs: LU2947348297182
Paavo Tynell
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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