Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish lighting designer and architect, renowned for his innovative approach to lighting fixtures. His works are often made with perforated brass, allowing light to disperse in an athmospheric manner. One of his most celebrated works include the iconic 'Snowflake' chandelier, notable for its intricate brass frame adorned with dangling brass snowflakes. Tynell's designs are celebrated for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship, garnering admiration from collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.

Taito Oy

Model no. 9602, known as 'Chinese Hat', designed in 1935.
Brass, cane wrapped stem, fabric shade.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks and model number to the underside. 

Shade diameter: 65cm

Lighting

Floor Lamp

History:
This model was designed for hotel Aulanko in 1935.

Brass, perforated brass, white lacquered metal. 
Manufacturers stamp to the base.

Pair of Large Wall Lamps

Set of Four Wall Lamps

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', no. 142, 1958, p.106.

Model no. 2350, designed circa 1956.
Painted metal, brass, frosted glass.
Impressed with manufacturers mark and model number.

Pair of Wall Lamps

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', no. 140, 1956, n.p.

Opal glass, perforated brass, brass. 
Manufacturer's stamp to the base.

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Idman', no. 136, 1954, p.40. (ceiling lamp variation)

Model no. 143, from the 'Fantasia' Series
Brass, perforated brass.
Bowl size: 60 cm.

Large Snowflake Chandelier

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Finland Housing Lighting: harmony in lighting for harmony in living', Taito Oy, p.12. (similar example)

Model no. 1965A. 
Brass, perforated brass, fabric diffusor. 
Bracket impressed with manufacturers marks to inside. 

Adjustable height with counterweight mechanism.
Pictured height 110cm.

Other examples of model no.1965A available.

Adjustable Ceiling Lamp

Model no. 9613.
Brass, linen, parchment shade.

Idman

Brass, rattan wrapped stem, linen shade, acrylic reflector.
Manufacturer's stamp to the base.

Model no. 9224.
Brass, leather wrapped stem.
Adjustable shade and foot.

Table Lamp

Model no. 9619, designed in circa 1950.
Brass, perforated brass, leather.
Manufacturer's stamp to the base.

Literature:
Holme, Rathbone, Frost, Kathleen, 'The Studio Yearbook of Furnishing and Decoration 1953-1954', Vol.43, Studio Publications, 1954, p.67.
Koch, Alexander, 'Modern Lighting of the 50's', Arnoldsche Art Publishers (Stuttgart) 2012, p.46.

Model no. 5066. 
Brass, perforated brass, teak, pleated fabric shade.
Stamped with manufacturer's mark and model number to the base.

Model no. 1005. 
Brass, lacquered brass.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks and model number to base.

Brass, perforated brass, leather wrapped stem, shade with wooden slates.
Impressed with manufacturer's mark to the base.

Model no. 9212b.
Brass, perforated brass, leather wrapped stem.

Model no. 546/10405.
Brass, fabric shade.
Manufacturer's mark to the base.

Literature:
Catalogue, 'Finland House Lighting: Harmony in lightning for harmony in living, original designs by Paavo Tynell', New York, 1952, p.26.

Brass, perforated brass, leather.

Provenance :
Designed for the Teekkarikylä residence at the Ottaniemi University of Technology in Helsinki, Finland.

Model no. 9031.
Brass, frosted glass, parchment style shades.

Ceiling Lamp

Model no. 9613.
Brass, parchment style shade.
Base impressed Sieva,

Model no. 9613.
Brass, adjustable wood slat shade.

Model no. 9225.
Brass, leather wrapped stem.
Adjustable shade and foot.

Brass, perforated brass. 
Impressed with manufacturer's mark: 'TAITO'.
A specially commissioned model. 

Provenance:
Former (Osuuspankki) bank headquarters in Oulu.

Set of Four Wall Lights

Model no. 9050.
Brass perforated shade. Five bulb holders.

Paavo Tynell

1890-1973