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Lot 20

Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp

Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Starting Bid
$5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

PAAVO TYNELL
Ceiling light, model no. 9060, ca. 1951
Polished and enameled brass, frosted glass. Manufactured by Taito OY, Finland.
Fitting impressed 'TAITO'.

 

20.25" H x 22" Diameter

 

Paavo Tynell designed this lamp in 1951 for the Secretariat's room at the United Nations building in New York City.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Occasional light surface abrasions. 

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