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“Snowflakes” Chandelier by Paavo Tynell

Creator: Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy
Offered by: VN Vintage & Modern

Description
Extremely rare authentic “Snowflakes” chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th.
Model number 9065 with impressive 56 flakes versus 40 flakes on standard 9056 model. Brass, perforated brass and brass mesh.
Stamped “TT Maid in Finland Taito 9065”.
Drop 48″
Diameter 32″
Newly rewired with UL certification.
Provenance: privat collector in Finland.
Literature:
-Finland House Lighting : Harmony in Lighting for Harmony in Living. Original Designs by Paavo Tynell, sales catalogue . New York 1955, pp 12-15 for related models.
-“High Lights of Lighting Genius: LIFE Magazine December 1960, p 57 for related model.
-Charlotte and Peter Fiell “1000 Lights 1879 to 1959” vol 1, Cologne 2005 p 397 for related model.
Addition images or video available upon request.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Stamped and numbered by manufacturer
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1950th
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	756351

Dimensions

H.	48 in;	Diam.	32 in;
H.	121.92 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.