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Snowflakes Chandelier by Paavo Tynell/ Lightolier

Creator: Paavo Tynell
Offered by: VN Vintage & Modern

Description
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell produced presumably by Taito Oy / Lightolier. Circa 1960th.

Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh, fine wire. Original glass defuser , patented by Lightolier. The snowflakes (48), brass hanging rods design and hanging hooks identical to original Paavo Tynell snowflake lighting Model 9041 produced by Taito Oy in 1950th.

Paavo Tynell had a partnership with Lightolier from 1958 to 1966.
Related examples shown at archive drawings of Lightolier Custom Collection signed by Paavo Tynell.
Very good vintage condition. Light patina throughout, consistent with having been polished at some point in the past. Snowflakes in very good condition with no bends or broken mesh to have been re-strung at some point. Recently rewired with UL certification. H 47″ x Diam. 32"

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Similar item on Paavo Tynell drawings for Lightolier.
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circ a1960th
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	833630

Dimensions

H.	47 in;	Diam.	32 in;
H.	119.38 cm;	Diam.	81.28 cm;

Message from Seller:

We offer a superb collection of Scandinavian designers' furniture, lighting and home accessories for the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the late 1970s, including the work of masters such as Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth, Folke Bensow and others.