Paavo Tynell Art Deco Pendant 1010, Tinned Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1920s

A beautiful and exceptionally rare example of Paavo Tynell’s early lighting from the 1920s. The fixture embodies Nordic Classicism or what was called the Swedish Grace period. The composition is defined by a round opaline glass shade held by a circular rim hanging from three arms with new classic decorative elements. The body of the fixture is in tinned brass and has a beautiful patina yet still retains a glow.

The lamp is in its original condition with only the electric wirings changed.

Encounters with this model are exceedingly rare, and its scarcity underscores the breadth and originality of Tynell’s output, where even within a seemingly minimal vocabulary, he achieved remarkable diversity and refinement.

Paavo Tynell, often referred to as the man who “illuminated Finland,” was a central figure in the development of Finnish lighting design and a co-founder of Taito Oy. His work is distinguished by a unique ability to merge functionalist principles with a delicate decorative sensibility, and his fixtures were installed in both prominent public buildings and refined private interiors. Today, his designs are highly sought after by collectors worldwide, celebrated for their enduring elegance and masterful use of light.