Paavo Tynell floor lamp

This very rare and early floor lamp, model K10-10, was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1940s. The lamp exemplifies Tynell’s refined and poetic approach to Scandinavian functionalist lighting design, combining industrial materials with handcrafted details.

The conical shade is crafted from black-painted metal and features a perforated rim that emits a subtle halo of ambient light. Its interior is enameled white to maximize light reflection. The shade is mounted on a bent brass arm with a pivoting joint, allowing adjustable directional lighting—a hallmark of Tynell’s focus on adaptable elegance.

The vertical stem is wrapped in finely woven cane, introducing a natural tactile contrast to the metal elements. The cane is well-preserved with a warm patina and slight age-related darkening. The base is a lacquered metal disc, accented with a brass collar where the stem meets the base, uniting the materials visually and structurally.

The lamp remains in very good vintage condition, showing light wear on the lacquer, a warm patina on brass, and subtle signs of age on the cane wrapping.

Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a leading Finnish lighting designer renowned for his use of perforated metal and artisanal craftsmanship. As co-founder of Taito Oy, he created iconic Scandinavian lighting designs in the early to mid-20th century. The K10-10 is a rare early example, distinguished by its elegant simplicity and detailed construction.

Dimensions: 25.5 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 148 cm high (approx. 10 x 15 x 58.3 inches).