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Pair of Model "2009" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
$3,500per set
£2,667.76per set
€3,076.98per set
CA$4,971.05per set
A$5,341.91per set
CHF 2,866.25per set
MX$62,924.46per set
NOK 36,039.86per set
SEK 32,922.18per set
DKK 22,996.16per set
About the Item
“The man who illuminated Finland”, Paavo Tynell is one of the best-known Finnish lighting designers, and his work has had a great influence on modern lighting design in Finland, but also internationally.
The best qualities of Tynell's light fixtures are their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, exemplified by these model “2009” wall lamps. The design of this pair is dominated by the opal glass shades supported by the brass mounts. Tynell’s design merges together a simple and decorative shape with sculptural elements. This pair of lamps has great proportions, the shades are balanced by the back-plates to create the attention-grabbing look. When lit, these lamps create an exceptionally atmospheric light, giving the brass a warm colour as well. Quality control at Tynell’s Oy Taito Ab was perfectly thorough, therefore these lamps are durable and high-quality. This model already appeared in Taito’s #10 catalogue in 1935.
In 1918, Tynell co-founded the metalwork and lighting company Oy Taito Ab, and worked as the company’s CEO and chief designer until 1953. During the 1930s, he designed lighting for various public spaces, such as Helsinki’s Parliament House and the office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. In his day, Paavo Tynell’s atmospheric light fixtures attracted attention as far away as the United States.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Due to the nature and age of the brass, the items may have marks, scratches, and discolouration. Additional imperfections may be present on the glass due to age and manufacturing inconsistencies.
Dimensions:
7.08 in W x 8.66 in D x 7.08 in
18 cm W x 22 cm D x 18 cm H
- Creator:Paavo Tynell (Designer),Taito (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Due to the nature and age of the brass, the items may have marks, scratches, and discolouration. Additional imperfections may be present on the glass due to age and manufacturing inconsistencies.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202536051stDibs: LU2947348296782
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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