{"product_id":"paavo-tynell-large-ceiling-lamp-model-81062-for-idman-circa-1960-two-available","title":"Paavo Tynell, large ceiling lamp model 81062 for Idman, circa 1960. ( Two Available )","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis elegant ceiling lamp, designed by Finnish lighting master Paavo Tynell for Idman, is a refined example of his distinctive approach to Scandinavian modernism. The elongated rectangular body is crafted in solid brass, giving the fixture a warm, architectural presence, while the gently aged surface adds depth and character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large frosted glass diffuser forms the underside of the lamp, softening the illumination and distributing it evenly across the space. The restrained geometry of the rectangular brass frame is enriched by subtle decorative detailing along its edges, a characteristic contrast in Tynell’s work between functional simplicity and meticulous craftsmanship. Suspended from two slender brass rods with matching ceiling cups, the lamp has a remarkably light appearance despite the substantial materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe combination of warm brass and softly diffused glass creates an understated yet luxurious expression. Its long, linear proportions make it particularly suited to hanging above a dining table, desk, or other architectural setting where both direct illumination and atmosphere are desired. The design captures Tynell’s ability to transform an essentially functional object into something sculptural, balancing precise construction with the warmth and elegance for which his lighting is celebrated. Tynell’s use of brass and diffused glass was a recurring feature of his work for Idman during the mid-century period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as a pair or as single. Price per unit. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions : Large : 125 cm \/ Depth : 26 cm \/ total height : 90 cm. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the designer :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaavo Tynell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a Finnish lighting designer widely regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century Scandinavian lighting design. He was born in 1890 and trained originally as a metal craftsman, which strongly influenced the tactile, handcrafted quality of his later work. In 1918, he co-founded the lighting company Taito Oy, where he served for decades as chief designer and artistic director, shaping the visual identity of Finnish lighting through the interwar years and well into the postwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTynell’s designs are best known for their delicate elegance and poetic use of light. He often worked in brass, copper, and perforated metal, creating fixtures that diffuse light softly and atmospherically rather than harshly. Motifs drawn from nature, such as stars, leaves, snowflakes, and shells, appear frequently in his work, giving his lamps a distinctive warmth and decorative refinement that sets them apart from stricter strands of modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1930s to 1950s, Tynell collaborated closely with leading Finnish architects, designing lighting for major public buildings, hotels, offices, and private residences. His lamps were integral to the interiors of landmark projects associated with Finnish modern architecture, where lighting was treated as an essential architectural element rather than a purely functional object. He also designed lighting for ocean liners and exported his work internationally, particularly to the United States, where his lamps gained early recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Paavo Tynell is considered a master of Nordic lighting design, and his original lamps are highly sought after by collectors, museums, and design galleries worldwide. Contemporary reissues and renewed interest in mid-century design have further cemented his reputation as a designer who combined craftsmanship, innovation, and emotional sensitivity to light in a way that remains influential and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Idman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48333648756994,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0081\/4338\/files\/1-DSCF8802.jpg?v=1786691717","url":"https:\/\/www.wellfinnished.com\/products\/paavo-tynell-large-ceiling-lamp-model-81062-for-idman-circa-1960-two-available","provider":"Galerie L.T Bitonti \/ Well Finnished","version":"1.0","type":"link"}