A pair of mid-20th century wall lights for Taito. Made to order.
Similar to the model K 8 -1/2 but significantly larger. The manufacturer's stamp. Height 61.5 cm. Width approximately 23 cm. Depth approximately 29 cm.
Scratches. Noticeable colour loss from the inner surface and the paint is flaking. Paint splatters on the shades and on the wall mount. Electrical function not tested. Mounting screws are partly missing.
Hämeenlinna Parish Federation.
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) began his career as an apprentice sheet-metal worker while simultaneously studying at the Central School of Applied Arts, where his skill was recognized early on. In 1918, he founded the company Taito Ltd in Helsinki together with several prominent artists and industrialists.
Taito Ltd’s operations initially included both a forge and a foundry, but after the foundry was closed, the company focused on handcrafted pewter objects during the 1920s and 1930s, as well as lighting fixtures, which became its main product. In 1953, Taito Ltd merged with Idman Ltd, which eventually led to the dissolution of Taito Ltd.
During the 1950s, the company expanded internationally and exported lighting fixtures to the United States, including commissions for Finland House in New York and the United Nations Headquarters.
Today, Paavo Tynell is regarded as one of Finland’s most significant industrial designers.
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