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Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Leather Floor Lamp Model 9608, Taito 1950s

$68,953.94List Price

About the Item

A beautiful bijou floor lamp, Model 9608 by Paavo Tynell. This rare and iconic lamp is nicknamed the "löylykauha" Sauna ladel in English for its resemblance to the ladle used to pour water over the stove in a traditional Finnish sauna. Designed in the mid-1940s, this sleek model features a cast brass "trumpet" leg, a "gingerbread" cut-edge shade, and Tynell’s signature perforations—combining many of his hallmark design touches. The leather strap on the leg adds the perfect finishing detail, making this lamp an exceptional piece of Mid-Century Modern lighting. Its petite size allows for versatile placement, ideal as a side, reading, or corner lamp. The lamp remains in beautiful original condition, fully stamped by Taito with the model number. It even retains the original yellow wiring used by Taito—a true gem for collectors and MCM interior enthusiasts. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous public offices and buildings such as the Finnish Parliament House and the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York. Tynell started as a sheet metal worker´s apprentice at G.W.Sohlbergs workshop in 1906. After that he moved to Taidetakomo Koru Oy in 1912, which was a metal workshop specializing in electric light fixtures. Then Paavo studied at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki and after that he taught in it too. Paavo then founded Taito Oy in 1918 with a number of colleagues. Taito produced a number of other items other than just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light fixtures as the use of electricity became more common. In the 1920s Taito`s main sales were still mostly public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto. After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his major breakthrough. His style became quite distinctive and was mainly aimed at the U.S. markets. He sold both catalogue lamps as well as commissioned works through Finland House in N.Y. Although his late 1940s-1950s style was widely criticized at first in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynells high end lamps fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide, and deservingly so. His commisioned lamps number in the thousands, and unfortunately not all documents or archive materials are intact

Creator:
Paavo Tynell (Designer),Taito Oy (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 49.22 in (125 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Leather
Place of Origin:
Finland
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The overall impression is good.
Seller Location:
Helsinki, FI
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6346244740502

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