Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.

€5.500,00
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Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
  • Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" model 9068 for Idman.

€5.500,00

This ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell, exemplifies his distinctive ability to combine refined craftsmanship with atmospheric lighting. Constructed from lacquered iron and brass, the fixture features a softly rounded square shade finished in matte black lacquer, its surface delicately perforated with tiny pinholes that allow points of light to shimmer through, creating the impression of a star-filled night sky. This subtle detail is one of Tynell's most celebrated design signatures, transforming the lamp into both a functional light source and a decorative object.

The warm brass interior contrasts beautifully with the restrained black exterior, enriching the quality of the emitted light with a soft golden glow. Beneath the shade, a precisely engineered brass honeycomb diffuser adds depth and sculptural interest while gently filtering and directing the illumination downward. The interplay of the lacquered iron, polished brass, and perforated detailing reflects Tynell's mastery of balancing elegance with technical innovation, resulting in a fixture that feels both modern and timeless.

The lamp is stamp by the editor Idman. 

Dimensions : Large 25 cm, Depth : 25 cm, Height 24 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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