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Pair of Commissioned Mid-Century Mod Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s

$398,034.91per set
£294,469.81per set
€403,200per setVAT Included
CA$550,900.22per set
A$552,903.13per set
CHF 322,415.05per set
MX$6,721,695.16per set
NOK 3,704,869.15per set
SEK 3,810,268.80per set
DKK 2,561,792.50per set

About the Item

A Grand pair of Paavo Tynell floor lamps commissioned for the HOK Suurravintola "Grand Restaurant" in Helsinki. Paavo Tynell, Oy Taito Ab, c. 1949. Only 8 of these lamps are known to be made. The legendary HOK Suurravintola was situated in the center of Helsinki at the Vaakuna Hotel. The restaurant was the biggest in Finland and one of the most popular and majestic. All the restaurant lightings were commissioned and designed by Paavo Tynell. This pair is in beautiful condition with electric wiring renewed and shades remade with earth tone linen resonating the original fabric used while at the restaurant. The archive pictures from the HOK Suurravintola are captures from a commercial by Helsingin Osuuskauppa HOK directed by Niilo Heino. Source Finna. Note:- Shipping and handling might take up to 1 month due to export permits on cultural items (which will be completely taken care of by the seller). 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:
    Paavo Tynell (Designer),Taito Oy (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.82 in (157 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The electric wiring is renewed. The shades renewed. A detachable brass base is added for free standing support (the lamps were originally attached to the floor panel). Wear consistent with age and use. The overall impression is good.
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6346239844792

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