A Chandelier of Rare Provenance


Incollect dealer Faris Haddadin tells the story of the rare, exceptional, 
and breathtakingly beautiful Paavo Tynell Model 9062 chandelier


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“Few lighting designers shaped modern Scandinavian design as profoundly as Paavo Tynell,” says Faris Haddadin of Haddadin Design in Helsinki, Finland. “Today, his finest chandeliers are coveted by collectors and institutions worldwide, but in truth, only a small number of his works rose to the level of true masterpieces. This chandelier — Model 9062 — is for me, without a doubt, one of them.”


“A collection of modern lamps and lighting quite different from anything that has been available here was perhaps the most spectacular attraction at the Finnish Art Shop which opened officially yesterday at 39 East Fiftieth Street […] Polished brass is the predominant material in the lamps, which are designed by Paavo Tynell. But the metal is handled in such a fashion as to make it seen strangely refined.”


— The New York Times, April 17, 1948

“Crafted entirely in brass, the chandelier balances sculptural presence with Tynell’s signature sense of lightness,” he says. “Eight perforated shades rest on a wide floating ring, each anchored by the delicate spring-like ornamentation that became synonymous with his work. Despite its substantial scale, the composition maintains an effortless, almost weightless quality — a hallmark of Tynell’s finest designs.”


Model 9062 holds a special place within Tynell’s extensive lighting repertoire, according to Haddadin. “Produced only in small numbers, and in two versions (a six-shade and, as here, this rarely seen eight-shade variant), it is among the most elusive and rare of his creations. Archival photographs from the opening day of Finland House in New York show the chandelier proudly displayed alongside Tynell’s iconic Snowflake lamps. The same piece appears in early advertisements and promotional material, underscoring its importance within the Taito manufacturing company inventory.”



Left: Opening day reception, April 1948, at Finland House, 39 East 50th Street, New York. Owned by the Finnish-American Trading Corporation, Finland House featured a showroom, art shop, and restaurant, developed to introduce Finnish design and craftsmanship to the American market during the post-war era. Paavo Tynell traveled to New York to appear at the opening. Model 9062 can be seen in the upper right of the photograph. Right: Vintage Finland House advertisement showing the eight-light version of Model 9062. Images courtesy Haddadin Design.


Left: Vintage photograph of the grand eight-light Model 9062 by Paavo Tynell. The unforgettable appeal of the design combines bold modernist form with organic decorative details — vine-like springs and delicate perforations — to create his distinctively original aesthetic. Right: Model 9062 from below, showing the graceful frame and stem. Images courtesy Haddadin Design.



Its provenance adds another significant layer to the story. “This chandelier was originally installed in the legendary UPM Executive Club and Guesthouse in Helsinki, a venue that has hosted world leaders, royalty, and cultural figures, from Nikita Khrushchev to Princess Anne. The piece remains in its original condition, complete with stamps and model markings, making it a rare surviving example of a fully documented Tynell commission.”


Paavo Tynell’s legacy stretches across Finland and far beyond — from the Finnish Parliament House to the United Nations headquarters in New York. His postwar work, especially the commissions created for American interiors by iconic interior designers and architects, defined a new era of global appreciation for the enchanting beauty of Nordic design.


This chandelier embodies that legacy. It is not just a light fixture, but a masterwork — a reminder of the era when Tynell’s vision illuminated both Finland and the world.