RARE MID-CENTURY CHANDELIER 1950'S ATTRIBUTED TO PAAVO TYNELL.ONE OF A KIND - $35,000 - (Stamford, CT)

MAGNIFICENT ,ONE OF A KING . CUSTOM MADE CHANDELIER ATTRIBUTED TO PAAVO TYNELL . THE CHANDELIER IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. PERFORATED BRASS DIMENSION 29 ½ INCHES. (75 cm.) DROP, 32 INCHES. (81.2 cm.) DIAMETER.!! NO MARKS OR SIGNATURE FOUND. I BELIVE THIS ONE WAS CUSTOME MADE FOR A PRIVATE CUSTOMER .PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS. PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING.THANKS. Mr. Paavo Tynell Biography Mr. Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) was a Finnish designer. He began his studies at the packing manufacturer G. W. Sohlberg to become a Tinsmith. He then continued to study at nights at what was then known as the Taideteollisuuden keskuskoulu (free translation: Central school of Art industry). That school is now called Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. He was thought to be so talented that it didn't take long for him to become a teacher in his school instead of a student. Tynell started a new job at Taidetakomo Koru, where he made his first brass lamp. Tynell was also one of the founders (1918) of Oy Taito Ab. He was the CEO and chief designer of Oy Taito Ab until 1953. Taito was known for its famous designers that included names like Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck. After 1953 Oy Taito Ab was sold to Idman. After this Tynell designed lightings for the two American companies Litecraft ja Lightolier. In addition to his mass produced lighting designs, Tynell also designed unique lightings to many Public spaces. The list includes hotels such as Hotel Aulanko and Hotel Vaakuna, Stockman, Café Ekberg, train station in Tampere, bus station ln Turku, Pörssitalo's (Stock house) restaurant Adlon, the Finnish Parliment house and the Glass Palace in Helsinki. Whilst working with the two American companies Lightolier and Litecraft, Tynell also designed lightings to wealthy private home owners. His Designs Tynell lightings are easily recognizable due to his unique style and preference of using brass as his choice of material. Typical characteristics to Tyn…

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