Brass and leather with slatted wood shade.

Tynell’s designs are known for their refined craftsmanship and understated elegance. He often combined brass with natural materials such as rattan, wood, or leather, creating fixtures that are both functional and quietly expressive. This floor lamp from the 1940s, produced by Taito Oy, is a clear example of his approach—slim and well-balanced in brass and leather, with a slatted wood shade that gently diffuses the light, adding warmth to the space.
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a leading figure in Finnish lighting design and played a central role in introducing Scandinavian modernism to a global audience. Often referred to as "the man who lit up Finland," his work shaped the look and feel of Finnish interiors in the mid-20th century, spanning everything from private homes to landmark public buildings. He even contributed to international projects, including lighting designs for the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Stamped.

From a private Finnish collection.