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The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were born from a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility, mixed with an extensive use of glass and brass as material.

In the early to mid-20th century, he designed a number of iconic lamps that are still sought after today, including this pair of model “2025 A” milk glass ceiling lamps. This pair embodies the sleek and simple aesthetic that characterised early modern Finnish design. Still, even in the absence of ornamentation or elaborate shapes and forms, there was always an emphasis on interesting materials. Milk glass, appropriately named for its opaque or transparent pure ivory white tone, was first created in Venice in the 16th century, known as Lattimo. At that time, it was widely used for decorative purposes and continued to be popular during the 20th century when the material was used to decorate households as home accents. To complement the glass material, the shades feature a bold geometric shape, which is the main visual point of interest. Nickel-plated brass ceiling caps connect the shades to the ceiling, offering the lamps a cool sheen even when unlit. The circular caps balance out the angular shape of the shades. Milk glass was a popular material for lighting fixtures in the mid-20th century, due in part to its ability to soften and diffuse light, as this model demonstrates. Tynell was a master of working with this material, and his milk glass lamps are some of his most sought-after designs.

The 20th century was a time of great innovation in Finnish design, as creatives like Tynell pushed the boundaries of what was possible with new materials and manufacturing techniques. During this time, there was a strong emphasis on simplicity and functionality, leading to more designers creating pieces like this model. Both beautiful and practical, model “2025 A” left an unforgettable mark in the history of light and ambiance.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. Imperfections on the glass may be present due to age and manufacturing inconsistencies. Additionally, due to the nature and age of the metal elements, some marks, scratches, and discolouration may be present.

This lamp is compatible with an E26 / E27 (standard) fitting. All lighting can be converted for US usage.

Dimensions:

5.90 in W x 5.90 in D x 7.28 in H

15 cm W x 15 cm D x 18.5 cm H

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Mid-century Finnish lighting managed to balance decorative softness with the restrained practicality. Rather than relying on heavy ornamentation, designers focused on atmosphere, proportion, and the subtle interaction between materials and light. Fixtures from this period often combined clean geometric forms with textile or opaline surfaces that softened the light and created a warmer domestic atmosphere. 

This ceiling lamp sets itself apart through its elegant pleated form and restrained use of brass. The shade expands outward into a broad, rectangular silhouette with softly tapered sides, creating a geometry that feels both architectural and delicate. The pleated fabric introduces rhythm across the surface, drawing the eye toward the small brass finial beneath the centre of the fixture. When illuminated, the textile diffuses the light warmly, allowing the folds to become more pronounced and giving the lamp a gentle glow. The material feels organic, yet elegant with its flowing contours. The brass detail acts as a visual anchor within the composition, offering a subtle contrast against the softness of the fabric shade, and drawing the eye in. Despite the relatively simple construction, the interplay between the structured shape and the textile surface gives the lamp a distinctive presence.

Mounted close to the ceiling, the lamp provides a calm and balanced source of light. It represents a strong decorative detail without taking up a lot of space, thus being appropriate for interiors of various sizes. Although regardless of where it is placed, this piece is sure to bring warmth and subtle sculptural to a room.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamp has recently been rewired and reconditioned. Due to the nature and age of the materials, the item may have marks, scratches, and discolouration. The shade was custom made by our in-house atelier. The lamp is compatible with an E26 / E27 (standard) fitting. All lighting can be converted for US usage.

Dimensions:

24.21 in W x 24.21 in D x 8.28 in H

61.5 cm W x 61.5 cm D x 21 cm H

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Price category: 5,000 - 7,500 usd / eur

Arne Jacobsen was one of the leading figures of 20th century Danish design, known for his ability to unify architecture, furniture, and lighting into a cohesive vision. Trained as an architect, his work is defined by clarity of line, disciplined geometry, and a careful balance between function and visual refinement. Rather than treating objects as isolated pieces, Jacobsen saw design as a holistic spatial experience. This philosophy placed him at the forefront of Scandinavian modernism and established him as a lasting influence on both architectural and industrial design worldwide.

The Munkegaard ceiling lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in the 1950s, is a clear example of this approach. Originally created for a school in Søborg, Denmark, the design is minimalist, and focused on quality and attention to detail. The fixtures are composed of a stepped, circular structure that appears simple at first, yet anchors the lights to a ceiling or wall elegantly. While the bodies are made of white painted metal, the pieces feature a brass ring near the shade, combining colours to create a timeless model. The brass trim introduces warmth and subtle contrast against the white surface, preventing the design from feeling soulless while maintaining its architectural clarity. The matte, opaque diffusers that sit beneath allow the light to spread evenly throughout a space.

The lamps sit close to the ceiling, making them ideal for rooms where visual lightness and unobtrusive design are important. Their compact form makes them suitable for both residential and professional settings, especially in interiors that value clean looks and functional elegance. These pieces demonstrate how thoughtful construction and material choice can elevate ceiling lamps into a lasting example of modernist design.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The items have recently been reconditioned. Due to the age and nature of the materials, the items may have marks, and discolouration. Additional imperfections on the glass may be present due to manufacturing inconsistencies and age. These lamps are compatible with an E26 / E27 (standard) fitting. All lighting can be converted for US usage.

Dimensions:

20.66 in Ø x 5.31 in H

52.5 cm Ø x 13.5 cm H

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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur

Arne Jacobsen was one of the leading figures of twentieth century Danish design, known for his ability to unify architecture, furniture, and lighting into a cohesive vision. Trained as an architect, his work is defined by clarity of line, disciplined geometry, and a careful balance between function and visual refinement. Rather than treating objects as isolated pieces, Jacobsen saw design as a holistic spatial experience. This philosophy placed him at the forefront of Scandinavian modernism and established him as a lasting influence on both architectural and industrial design worldwide.

The Munkegaard ceiling lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in the 1950s, is a clear example of this approach. Originally created for a school in Søborg, Denmark, the design is minimalist, resting on quality and attention to detail. The fixture is composed of a stepped, circular structure that appears simple at first, yet anchors the light to a ceiling or wall elegantly. While the body is made of white painted metal, the piece features a brass ring near the shade, combining colours to create a timeless model. The brass trim introduces warmth and subtle contrast against the white surface, preventing the design from feeling soulless while maintaining its architectural clarity. The matte, opaque diffuser that sits beneath allows the light to spread evenly throughout a space.

The lamp sits close to the ceiling, making it ideal for rooms where visual lightness and unobtrusive design are important. Its compact form makes it suitable for both residential and professional settings, especially in interiors that value clean looks and functional elegance. This piece demonstrates how thoughtful construction and material choice can elevate a ceiling lamp into a lasting example of modernist design.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamp has recently been rewired and reconditioned. Due to the nature and age of the brass, the item may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration. Additional imperfections on the glass may be present due to manufacturing inconsistencies and age.

This lamp is compatible with an E26 / E27 (standard) fitting. All lighting can be converted for US usage.

Dimensions:

20.66 in Ø x 5.31 in H

52.5 cm Ø x 13.5 cm H

About the designer:

Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was born on February 11, 1902 in Copenhagen. The Jacobsen family lived in a typical Victorian style home. As a contrast to his parents’ overly decorated taste, Arne painted his room white, which was an early sign of his later interests and style. It is said that he literally painted over the Victorian wallpaper in his bedroom

Arne Jacobsen met the Lassen brothers at Nærum Boarding School and later, Flemming Lassen became his partner in a series of architectural projects. Jacobsen was a restless pupil, and already as a child, he showed an extraordinary talent for drawing and depicting nature through scrupulous studies. He initially wanted to become a painter, but his father felt that architecture was a more sensible choice. In 1924, he graduated from The Technical College in Copenhagen and got admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

From the beginning of his career, Jacobsen turned his gaze abroad, without abandoning Danish traditions. Jacobsen’s works reflect his personality: an insistent, perfectionist modernist, to whom no detail was trivial, even though the main picture was basically black and white and unambiguous. At the same time, Jacobsen was a nature-loving botanist and jovial family man: like him, his work is precise and warm, Danish at its core, modern and timeless.

He is remembered for his contribution to architectural Functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs. ~H.

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Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glowing, glare-free lighting fixtures.

The “Pastoral” series contains Jakobsson’s most celebrated light fixtures, characterised by their brass poles and smoked-glass shades. The design of these "Pastoral 376-3" ceiling lights clearly showcases the Swedish designer’s studies in architecture, with beautiful geometric forms and symmetry dominating the structure. The three shades resemble pressed spheres and hang from the brass pole like fruits, enhancing the organic forms that influenced Jakobsson. The smoked glass shades look equally appealing with the light switched on or off, however when it is on, the brass base truly stands out. Thanks to the arrangement of the bulbs, these lamps divide the light evenly. As evidenced by this model, Jakobsson mastered both the direction and colour of light.

Famed for his imaginative light fixtures, which utilise unique angles and materials to create a soft quality of light, Jakobsson is among the most celebrated Scandinavian lighting designers. His models are timeless, showing how shaping light with the use of materials and colours came naturally to him. These ceiling lamps were created at his own famed workshop, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, Sweden.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small damage on some glass shades.

Dimensions:

18.89 in W x 18.89 in D x 12.99 in H

48 cm W x 48 cm D x 33 cm H

About the Designer:

Born in 1919 in Gotland, Sweden, Hans Agne Jakobsson is one of the most well-known Swedish lighting designers. He did his carpenter apprenticeship before studying architecture in Gothenburg.

First working as an industrial designer for General Motors, he later founded his own company after being an assistant to the designers Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1950, due to Christmas, he added a model of hanging lamps in small strips of pine in one of his stores to soften the lively lighting of the shop window. The people who were passing by were immediately seduced by this hanging lamp, which started it all. He established his own company in 1951: Hans Agne Jakobsson AB and began producing this model in his factories and achieved success abroad as well. In 50 years, he designed more than 2000 lamps with unique designs.

He used materials and experimented with multiple techniques, for example using fabrics with fringes, blown glass of colour and smoked glass. His great diversity resulted in a wide range of timeless lighting models. These pieces continue to seduce design lovers, as they adapt themselves to any interior, without blending into the background.

Today, Jakobsson’s works can be found in private homes as well as public institutions throughout Sweden. The designer passed away in 2009 in Sweden, leaving behind a great legacy.

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a renowned Swedish designer who is known for his exceptional contribution to the field of lighting design. Prolific during the golden age of Scandinavian design, from the 1950s to the 1970s, Jakobsson is known for his streamlined designs’ diffused, muted lighting. He built on the organic style of designers like Alvar Aalto, experimenting with a wide range of materials to create natural forms.

The “T-472” model, nicknamed Globus, is perhaps one of the most distinctive lighting designs of the mid-century era in terms of special decoration. This ceiling light is particularly unique because of the clear glass shade with air bubbles inside. The glass shade was designed to resemble a globe, hence the nickname. The bubbles in the glass create a beautiful visual effect when the light is lit, creating the image of sunlight shining on raindrops. The brass socket further add to this effect, lighting up brightly. The shade casts a soft and warm glow in all directions, further enhanced by the brass frame that hold the shade in place. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was known for his meticulous approach to design, and the Globus is a testament to his dedication to creating high-quality and beautiful lighting fixtures. The clear glass shade was traditionally hand-blown by skilled artisans, ensuring the piece’s uniqueness and the highest quality. While it is unquestionable that the organic shade stands in the focus of the design, the brass frame is just as remarkable. Carefully crafted to ensure a perfect fit and finish, adding to the overall durability and longevity of the ceiling light.

The “T-472” is not just a functional lighting fixture, but also a work of a creative genius. The bubbles are evenly spaced, therefore when the light is turned on, the bubbles create a stunning effect, casting shadows that dance across the walls of the room. This is a truly one-of-a-kind look that cannot be found in any other lighting design.

Condition:

In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The brass part has some weather marks and beautiful patina.

Dimensions:

10.23 in Ø x 13.77 in H

26 cm Ø x 35 cm H

About the Designer:

Born in 1919 in Gotland, Sweden, Hans Agne Jakobsson is one of the most well-known Swedish lighting designers. He did his carpenter apprenticeship before studying architecture in Gothenburg.

First working as an industrial designer for General Motors, he later founded his own company after being an assistant to the designers Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1950, due to Christmas, he added a model of hanging lamps in small strips of pine in one of his stores to soften the lively lighting of the shop window. The people who were passing by were immediately seduced by this hanging lamp, which started it all. He established his own company in 1951: Hans Agne Jakobsson AB and began producing this model in his factories and achieved success abroad as well. In 50 years, he designed more than 2000 lamps with unique designs.

He used materials and experimented with multiple techniques, for example using fabrics with fringes, blown glass of colour and smoked glass. His great diversity resulted in a wide range of timeless lighting models. These pieces continue to seduce design lovers, as they adapt themselves to any interior, without blending into the background.

Today, Jakobsson’s works can be found in private homes as well as public institutions throughout Sweden. The designer passed away in 2009 in Sweden, leaving behind a great legacy. ~H.

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a renowned Swedish designer who is known for his exceptional contribution to the field of lighting design. Prolific during the golden age of Scandinavian design, from the 1950s to the 1970s, Jakobsson is known for his streamlined designs’ diffused, muted lighting. He built on the organic style of designers like Alvar Aalto, experimenting with a wide range of materials to create natural forms.

The “T-472” model, nicknamed Globus, is perhaps one of the most distinctive lighting designs of the mid-century era in terms of special decoration. These ceiling lights are particularly unique because of their clear glass shades with air bubbles inside of them. The glass shades are designed to resemble a globe, hence the name nickname. The bubbles in the glass create a beautiful visual effect when the light is lit, comparable to the image of sunlight shining on raindrops. The brass sockets further add to this effect, lighting up brightly. The shades cast a soft and warm glow in all directions, further enhanced by the brass frames that hold the glass shades in place. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was known for his meticulous approach to design, and the Globus is a testament to his dedication to creating high-quality and beautiful lighting fixtures. The clear glass shades were traditionally hand-blown by skilled artisans, ensuring that each piece’s uniqueness and the highest quality. While it is unquestionable that the organic shades stand in the focus of the design, the brass frames are just as remarkable. They are carefully crafted to ensure a perfect fit and finish, adding to the overall durability and longevity of these ceiling lights.

The “T-472” is not just a functional lighting fixture, but also a work of a creative genius. The bubbles are evenly spaced, therefore when the light is turned on, the bubbles create a stunning effect, casting shadows that dance across the walls of the room. This is a truly one-of-a-kind look that cannot be found in any other lighting design.

Condition:

In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The brass parts have some weather marks and beautiful patina.

Dimensions:

10.23 in Ø x 13.77 in H

26 cm Ø x 35 cm H

About the Designer:

Born in 1919 in Gotland, Sweden, Hans Agne Jakobsson is one of the most well-known Swedish lighting designers. He did his carpenter apprenticeship before studying architecture in Gothenburg.

First working as an industrial designer for General Motors, he later founded his own company after being an assistant to the designers Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1950, due to Christmas, he added a model of hanging lamps in small strips of pine in one of his stores to soften the lively lighting of the shop window. The people who were passing by were immediately seduced by this hanging lamp, which started it all. He established his own company in 1951: Hans Agne Jakobsson AB and began producing this model in his factories and achieved success abroad as well. In 50 years, he designed more than 2000 lamps with unique designs.

He used materials and experimented with multiple techniques, for example using fabrics with fringes, blown glass of colour and smoked glass. His great diversity resulted in a wide range of timeless lighting models. These pieces continue to seduce design lovers, as they adapt themselves to any interior, without blending into the background.

Today, Jakobsson’s works can be found in private homes as well as public institutions throughout Sweden. The designer passed away in 2009 in Sweden, leaving behind a great legacy. ~H.

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Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glowing, glare-free lighting fixtures.

The “Pastoral” series contains Jakobsson’s most celebrated light fixtures, characterized by their brass poles and smoked-glass shades. The design of this "Pastoral 376-3" ceiling light clearly shows the Swedish designer’s studies in architecture, with beautiful geometric forms and symmetry dominating the structure. The three shades resemble pressed spheres and hang from the brass pole like fruits, enhancing the organic forms that influenced Jakobsson. The smoked glass shades look equally appealing when the light is on or off, but when lit, the brass base truly stands out. Thanks to the arrangement of the bulbs, this lamp divides the light evenly. As evidenced by this model, Jakobsson mastered both the direction and colour of light.

Famed for his imaginative light fixtures, which utilize unique angles and materials to create a soft quality of light, Jakobsson is among the most celebrated Scandinavian lighting designers. His Pastoral models are timeless, showing how shaping light with the use of materials and colours came naturally to him. These ceiling lamps were created at his own famed workshop, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, Sweden.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small damage on some glass shades.

Dimensions:

18.89 in W x 18.89 in D x 12.99 in H

48 cm W x 48 cm D x 33 cm H

About the Designer:

Born in 1919 in Gotland, Sweden, Hans Agne Jakobsson is one of the most well-known Swedish lighting designers. He did his carpenter apprenticeship before studying architecture in Gothenburg.

First working as an industrial designer for General Motors, he later founded his own company after being an assistant to the designers Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1950, due to Christmas, he added a model of hanging lamps in small strips of pine in one of his stores to soften the lively lighting of the shop window. The people who were passing by were immediately seduced by this hanging lamp, which started it all. He established his own company in 1951: Hans Agne Jakobsson AB and began producing this model in his factories and achieved success abroad as well. In 50 years, he designed more than 2000 lamps with unique designs.

He used materials and experimented with multiple techniques, for example using fabrics with fringes, blown glass of colour and smoked glass. His great diversity resulted in a wide range of timeless lighting models. These pieces continue to seduce design lovers, as they adapt themselves to any interior, without blending into the background.

Today, Jakobsson’s works can be found in private homes as well as public institutions throughout Sweden. The designer passed away in 2009 in Sweden, leaving behind a great legacy. ~H.