Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '5066' Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw
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Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model '5066', brass, beech, straw, Finland, 1950s
This eccentric table lamp is a visual pleasure in many senses and is designed by the visionary Finish designer Paavo Tynell. The shade is a distinctive element: it has a gently tapering square profile, wider at the bottom and slightly narrowing toward the top, finished with a delicate pattern of small gaps through which the light shines elegantly. The sides are made from straw that adds another textural sentiment to the design and enriches the overall striking expression. The wooden stem has a natural color that blends in smoothly with the other materials. A square brass collar mediates between the vertical shaft and the round base. Tynell once again proves his keen eye for proportions and detail.
The use of unconventional materials like wood, straw, and grain stalks for lampshades emerged in the 1940s, driven by the fabric shortages during World War Two. This scarcity led designer Paavo Tynell to get creative with his resources, resulting in lampshades that not only solved a problem but also added unique character to his creations.
Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) began his career as a blacksmith. After studying to become a master craftsman at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, he founded his own manufacturing company named Taito Oy. During his career, he collaborated with fellow Finnish designers and architects such as Alvar Aalto. Their collaboration proved to be very fruitful and achieved Tynell’s reputation of “the man who illuminated Finland.” Tynell’s international design influence grew thanks to the Finland House located in New York and allowed him to see himself trusted with prestigious orders both for public buildings such as the UN but also for important private collections. Based on existing models, custom versions were ordered by the Finnish upper-class. Tynell's designs are characterized by organic forms and the use of perforated brass in combination with unusual materials for lighting such as straw and cane.
This eccentric table lamp is a visual pleasure in many senses and is designed by the visionary Finish designer Paavo Tynell. The shade is a distinctive element: it has a gently tapering square profile, wider at the bottom and slightly narrowing toward the top, finished with a delicate pattern of small gaps through which the light shines elegantly. The sides are made from straw that adds another textural sentiment to the design and enriches the overall striking expression. The wooden stem has a natural color that blends in smoothly with the other materials. A square brass collar mediates between the vertical shaft and the round base. Tynell once again proves his keen eye for proportions and detail.
The use of unconventional materials like wood, straw, and grain stalks for lampshades emerged in the 1940s, driven by the fabric shortages during World War Two. This scarcity led designer Paavo Tynell to get creative with his resources, resulting in lampshades that not only solved a problem but also added unique character to his creations.
Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) began his career as a blacksmith. After studying to become a master craftsman at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, he founded his own manufacturing company named Taito Oy. During his career, he collaborated with fellow Finnish designers and architects such as Alvar Aalto. Their collaboration proved to be very fruitful and achieved Tynell’s reputation of “the man who illuminated Finland.” Tynell’s international design influence grew thanks to the Finland House located in New York and allowed him to see himself trusted with prestigious orders both for public buildings such as the UN but also for important private collections. Based on existing models, custom versions were ordered by the Finnish upper-class. Tynell's designs are characterized by organic forms and the use of perforated brass in combination with unusual materials for lighting such as straw and cane.
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Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '5066' Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw
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