Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950

Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950

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Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
  • Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950

Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950

€9.000,00

Paavo Tynell pair of ceiling lamps model 1088 for Idman circa 1950. 

These pendant lamps embody the refined softness and quiet elegance that defined Scandinavian modernism in the 1950s. Suspended from slender brass stems, the lamps appear almost weightless, their gently curved opal glass shades diffusing light into a warm, atmospheric glow. The satin-finished brass adds a delicate sense of luxury without overpowering the design, while the organic bowl-like form of the glass reflects Tynell’s characteristic balance between functionality and poetry.

The small decorative brass detail beneath each shade is especially typical of Tynell’s work, revealing his fascination with handcrafted ornamentation and subtle craftsmanship. Rather than relying on strict geometric minimalism, these lamps feel intimate and luminous, designed to soften interiors with both light and material warmth. Their understated sophistication and sculptural purity have made Tynell’s mid-century lighting among the most sought-after examples of Finnish design today. Each lamp are stamlped by the editor Idman. 

Dimensions : Diameter 54 cm / Height : 120 cm 

About the designer : Paavo Tynell was 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.

Tynell’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.

During 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.

Today, 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.

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