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Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s

Creator: Paavo Tynell
Offered by: Highland Park Modern

Description
Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made by Idman Oy, circa 1950s. This is an adjustable ceiling light made of a brass canopy and counterweight with a white enameled metal bell shaped reflector (9.75" diameter x 11.75" height) and convenient brass ring for raising and lowering. Impressed maker's mark "Idman" on the bracket.

(Literature: "Lamps and Lighting Fixtures : Designed by Paavo Tynell", Finland House (Firm / Author), New York 1950. Pendant light model no. A 1942 is shown on pg. 8, Image: 10. Idman Decorative Lighting Catalog," Idman Oy, No. 142, Helsinki, 1958. Pendant light model no. A 1942 is shown on pg. 83, Images: 10 -11)

Image 12: Paavo Tynell (Finnish, 1890 - 1973) from "High Lights of a Lighting Genius." Modern Living, LIFE Magazine, December 1960, pg. 57.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Brass,Metal,Enameled,Polished
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	706462

Dimensions

H.	35 in;	Diam.	9.75 in;
H.	88.9 cm;	Diam.	24.77 cm;

Message from Seller:

Eve Kelly Herman first founded what is known today as Highland Park Modern in 2005, in a high ceilinged boutique in Tribeca. She was quickly recognized as a resource for authentic and important art and objects, and has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, ELLE Brazil, Harper’s Bazaar and Hamptons Magazine. Today, Eve continues to source inspiring and timeless objects through the lens of quality and artisanship, and only buys what she loves.