Finnish Model 20317 Pendant Lamp by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy with Hand-Painted Glass by Kauklahden Lasitehdas, 1940s

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Exceptional and rare pendant lamp, a true masterpiece of Finnish design history from the 1940s. This unique and valuable luxury … Read more Exceptional and rare pendant lamp, a true masterpiece of Finnish design history from the 1940s. This unique and valuable luxury item was designed by the internationally acclaimed Finnish glass artist and designer Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by the historical lighting company
Idman Oy.
The lamp masterfully combines soft textures with skillful craftsmanship. The piece is dominated by an elegant, pleated fabric shade, whose undulating lower edge gives the lamp a lively, soft silhouette while diffusing light beautifully and warmly into the space. The true eye-catcher is the elegantly round frosted glass plate resting below the shade. The glass is decorated with extremely delicate, hand-painted floral motifs featuring pale petals and thin green stems or leaves. The glass was produced at the traditional Kauklahti glass factory, and the painting was likely done by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.
The structure is supported by an elegant, vertically fluted stem, which seamlessly connects to beautifully patinated brass details on the top and the decorative finial at the base that holds the structure together. This lamp is not only a significant design rarity but also a magnificent mood creator for sophisticated interiors. It is a perfect choice for private luxury homes as well as exclusive interior design projects that seek to highlight the golden era of Nordic design and uncompromising quality.
The light fixture can be found in the Idman catalog 1940s under model number 20317. When originally sold, this model featured slightly different shades, glass elements, and decorative knobs, depending on the time of manufacture.
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Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less