Paavo Tynell 1890–1973
Finnish designer Paavo Tynell first encountered metalwork as a teenager when apprenticing to become a blacksmith. Possessing a natural talent for manipulating metals, Tynell began working for Koru Oy, the famed Finnish metalsmith company. Perfecting the techniques of metal finishes, he was awarded the title of master craftsman in 1913. Moving from metalwork to jewelry, Tynell proved skillful in making delicate pieces; he designed and crafted the wedding rings of his friends and fellow designers, Alvar and Aino Mandelin Aalto.
Noticing a need for designed metalwork in Finland, Tynell founded his own company Taito Oy Ab in 1918. At first the company focused on interior and exterior metalwork, but later moved on to creating creative lamp designs in the 1930s. Tynell was responsible for a majority of the company's designs but Taito Oy also featured the work of emerging designers like Kaj Franck and Alvar Aalto. Working with Aalto and his company Artek, Tynell designed the lighting for many buildings and interiors by Aalto, including the Paimio Sanatorium, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Viipuri Library.
Auction Results Paavo Tynell
Paavo Tynell
Rare and Exceptional chandelier
estimate: $50,000–70,000
result: $197,000
Paavo Tynell
Rare and Important chandelier
estimate: $50,000–70,000
result: $173,000
Paavo Tynell
Rare and Important chandelier
estimate: $100,000–150,000
result: $112,500
Paavo Tynell
Rare and Important chandelier
estimate: $50,000–70,000
result: $93,750
Paavo Tynell
chandelier
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $88,900
Paavo Tynell
chandelier
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $85,000
Paavo Tynell
Rare chandelier
estimate: $50,000–70,000
result: $81,250
Paavo Tynell
chandelier
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $81,250
Paavo Tynell
Rare and Important chandelier
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $75,000
Paavo Tynell
Important chandelier
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $60,000
Paavo Tynell
Rare and Important chandelier
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $56,250
Paavo Tynell
chandelier
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $45,000
Paavo Tynell
pair of monumental sconces from the Wivex Restaurant, Tivoli Gardens
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $40,000
Paavo Tynell
chandelier
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $40,000
Paavo Tynell
Rare monumental sconces, pair
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $36,250
Paavo Tynell
chandelier
estimate: $30,000–40,000
result: $35,000