Pair of Heikki Turunen Golden “Vario” Table Lamps Model 940-105, Orno 1970s

A pair of adjustable table lamps from the Vario series designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s in Finland. The lamps feature a gold painted metal body with black plastic parts and an adjustable neck. Both lamps are in good condition and are stamped Orno on the inside. The lamps has some wear and tear consistent with age and use.

Both lamps came from the Stads Hotel in the city of Jakobstad in Western Finland.

Orno was one of the leading lamp manufacturers in Finland during the middle of the 20th century. Along with companies like Taito Oy, Idman and Itsu they defined what Finnish design lamps would become. Orno made high quality lamps and produced them for major projects.

Heikki Turunen (1937-) was a Finnish lighting designer who began his career at Stockmann-Orno’s design office, as an assistant to head designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. Soon, he had the opportunity to create his own lighting designs, leading to a 38-year tenure as the chief designer at Stockmann-Orno and work at Thorn Lighting Oy, where he focused on product development and visual branding. His designs, known for harmoniously combining light, color, and form while considering technical lighting aspects, include notable models like Reflex, Efekti, and the iconic La Boheme table lamp. Turunen’s contributions have significantly impacted Finnish design, inspiring new generations of designers with his innovative solutions. His work gained international recognition in 1993 when his Avanti lamp was selected for the Élysée Palace, marking a significant acknowledgment of Finnish design and the quality of Turunen’s work.

30x15x50 cm