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Pair of Paavo Tynell "80112" Ceiling Lamps for Idman, Finland ca 1950s
$6,600per set
£5,021.63per set
€5,785.95per set
CA$9,369.93per set
A$10,052.26per set
CHF 5,391.83per set
MX$121,027.90per set
NOK 67,970.31per set
SEK 61,979.50per set
DKK 43,228.73per set
About the Item
By the 1950s, Finland’s international reputation for great design was established, thanks in no small part to the work of Paavo Tynell. The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Tynell, came to be known as “the man who illuminated Finland”, thanks to his notable lighting models. As a master craftsman, his designs were inspired by a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility.
Tynell’s designs in the ceiling lamp series that this piece belongs to merge together simple shapes and sculptural elements. From the 1930s through the 1950s, he designed a number of iconic lamps that are still sought after today, including these “80112” milk glass ceiling lamps. The pieces embody the sleek and simple aesthetic that characterised Finnish lighting design of the mid-century period. Still, even in the absence of ornamentation, there was a deep emphasis on great materials. Milk glass, appropriately named for its opaque or transparent pure ivory white tone, was first created in Venice in the 16th century, known as Lattimo. At that time, it was widely used for decorative purposes and continued to be popular during the 20th century, when the material was used for constructing home accents. This lamp model has an eye-catching blunted cone shape with a strong presence sticking out - quite literally. Still, the edges are soft, creating an organic shape. Thanks to the concealed aluminium ceiling holders, these lamps are flush mounted without any exposed parts but the glass shades. Tynell was a master of working with milk glass, and these models are some of his most sought-after designs.
The mid-century period was a time of great innovation in Finnish designs, as creatives like Tynell pushed the boundaries of what was possible with new materials and manufacturing techniques. The best qualities of the era’s light fixtures are their atmospheric glow and disciplined, functionalist design. This Paavo Tynell lamp pair embodies these qualities perfectly.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. Minor marks, scratches and imperfections on the glass may be present due to manufacturing inconsistencies and the age of the lamps.
Dimensions:
11.61 in ø x 11.81 in H
29.5 cm ø x 30 cm H
- Creator:Idman (Manufacturer),Paavo Tynell (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 11.62 in (29.5 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:ca 1950s
- Condition:Rewired: The lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks, scratches and imperfections on the glass may be present due to manufacturing inconsistencies and the age of the lamps.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 2025319201, 20253192021stDibs: LU2947347128872
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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