Paavo Tynell table lamp

This very rare table lamp, model 9224, was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The lamp combines brass and leather materials, featuring a distinctive horseshoe-shaped base that provides both stability and an elegant visual appeal. The vertical brass arm is wrapped in tightly coiled leather, creating a tactile contrast and adding a refined decorative detail. The conical shade is punctuated by a perforated rim and smaller perforations across its surface, allowing light to escape in a delicate, decorative pattern.

The brass surfaces have developed a natural patina with signs of oxidation and wear consistent with the lamp’s age. The shade is adjustable and mounted on a pivoting joint, enabling directional lighting. The base retains original markings identifying it as a genuine Taito Oy production.

Paavo Tynell was a Finnish lighting designer celebrated for his sophisticated use of brass and perforated metalwork. As a co-founder of Taito Oy, he significantly influenced Scandinavian lighting design in the mid-20th century. His lamps are known for their blend of craftsmanship and light, airy aesthetics, making them highly prized by collectors.

Taito Oy was a prominent Finnish lighting manufacturer that produced high-quality lamps throughout the early to mid-20th century. The company played a key role in bringing modernist lighting design to Finland, collaborating closely with architects and designers to create functional, timeless pieces.

This lamp exemplifies mid-century Scandinavian modernism through its emphasis on craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and practical design.

The dimensions are approximately 16.5 cm wide, 29 cm deep, and 54.5 cm high (6.5 x 11.4 x 21.5 inches).