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Paavo Tynell, a "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in White & Brass, Idman 1950s

$8,087.64List Price

About the Item

The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and the holes on the sides along with it's reflection on the ceiling gives the effect of a starry sky. Because of it's small size, low height, sophisticated yet cubic look, this lamp is suitable and can be integrated in any interior. The lamp is stamped. We have many other Starry Skies lamps in stock, so if you are looking for a different size or colour please check our stock. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous public offices and buildings such as the Finnish Parliament House and the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York. Tynell started as a sheet metal worker´s apprentice at G.W.Sohlbergs workshop in 1906. After that he moved to Taidetakomo Koru Oy in 1912, which was a metal workshop specializing in electric light fixtures. Then Paavo studied at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki and after that he taught in it too. Paavo then founded Taito Oy in 1918 with a number of colleagues. Taito produced a number of other items other than just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light fixtures as the use of electricity became more common. In the 1920s Taito`s main sales were still mostly public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto. After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his major breakthrough. His style became quite distinctive and was mainly aimed at the U.S. markets. He sold both catalogue lamps as well as commissioned works through Finland House in N.Y. Although his late 1940s-1950s style was widely criticized at first in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynells high end lamps fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide, and deservingly so. His commisioned lamps number in the thousands, and unfortunately not all documents or archive materials are intact

Creator:
Idman Oy (Manufacturer),Paavo Tynell (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass,Metal
Place of Origin:
Finland
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. This lamp comes in good original condition. The overall impression is good. No alterations have been made whatsoever. Beautiful vintage patina.
Seller Location:
Helsinki, FI
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6346238258042

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