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.