Finnish Lighting

A fine example of an early Paavo Tynell table lamp in solid brass and handblown glass. Cane wrapped frame. Adjustable glass shade. Two available.

Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland. 1953. Painted aluminium and polished brass. Early six tier version. Engraved ‘A332 Valaistusty...

Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s. Lacquered metal. Dimensions: H: 21 cm / 8 1/8" W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8" D: 33 cm / 8 1/8" Provenance: From Stora Enso's...

Alvar Aalto table / desk light designed 1957 for Valaistustyo, Finland. Enameled steel black base and shade with contrasting white visor. Goose neck arm for shade orientation. Sta...

This stunning floor lamp by Mauri Almari features a sleek brass stem with three billowing arms, each holding a yellow glass shade that casts a warm glow. The polished brass and opal ...

Floor lamp “K10-2″designed by Maria Lindeman, Finland. 1950s. Polished brass and black lacquered metal. Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 4' 7" D: 22 cm / 8.7"

Such an unusual example of Tapio Wirkkala's coveted lighting. This model has an adjustable light source which is controlled by a sliding bar on the l...

Ceiling lamp, anonymous, Finland. 1960s. Painted metal and acrylic. Dimensions: H: 42 cm/ 16 1/2'' W: 61 cm/ 24'' L: 61 cm/ 24''

Wonderful articulate brass wall lights model '71022' by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950 with a perforated brass shade on a swivel arm, with individual on/off switch on the back...

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...

Yki Nummi - Orno - Pendant Light - 1960´s in rare ruby & white color combination .

Tiki lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: slip cast terracotta, hand knot paper shade, brass and textile cable. Dimensions: D30 x H55 cm Edition of 3 Also Available in colors: Blue,...

Viljo Hirvonen (1916-1975) Floor Lamp model H801, in cast iron, leather, brass and lacquered metal, designed circa 1960 and manufactured by Valaistustyö...

Illuminate your home with timeless elegance using this exquisite set of c. 1940's flush mounts by renowned designer Paavo Tynell, crafted by Taito Oy, Finland. These opaline glass sp...

Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendants, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Chromed metal frame. Jung has designed the glass part and...

Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pair of Finnish mid-century modern big opaline glass flush mounts, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any room. Measuring 25 ...

A terrific Minimalist table lamp by Yki Nummi for Orno Finland, circa 1955. Taupe enamel paint over aluminum. This lamp has an adjustable height an...

By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force of innovation in design. During this era, Finland saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models; it was a period of...

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of floor lamps Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1947 Painted steel, brass and acrylic shade From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 57.45 cm diameter x 146 cm height 22.61 in diameter x 57.48 in height Literature Design Musuem, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Helsinki, 1986; Ornamo, Helsinki, 1962 Bio Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape enjoyed a long and varied career in lighting, furniture, textile, and ceramic design. She was one of Finland’s leading lighting designers in the 20th century and was instrumental in promoting Finnish design internationally. Born in 1907, Lisa Johansson-Pape studied at the Industrial Art Institute in Helsinki University of Art & Design (Now Aalto University of Art & Design), graduating in 1928. She worked as a furniture designer for Kylmäkoski and Stockmann and created carpets for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft, before turning her attention to lighting design. She collaborating with the Stockmann-owned lighting factory Orno from 1942, famously remarking, “it was quite by accident that I became a design light artist. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war.” Notable designs include the Lisa (1947), Sipuli (1954), and Laura (1957) pendant lamps. The Sipuli, often referred to by the English translation Onion, resembles the form of the vegetable for which it was named. The angular design in opaline glass was awarded a gold medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, which was just one of several prizes Johansson-Pape received in her career; she was also awarded a silver medal at the 1951 Triennale...

A classic beehive pendant model A331 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of white aluminum and chrome-plated steel rings that filter the light beautifully. ...