Rare Snowflake Ceiling Fixture by Paavo Tynell

Finland | c. 1948 Polished & painted brass, brass wire, brass mesh, frosted glass. 3 x E26 [Edison] sockets & perforated brass diffuser bowl with rare frosted glass center. 16 brass rods suspend 48 “snowflakes” around the fixture, creating a playful diffusion of light. Produced by Taito Oy.

h. 44.0" diam. 29.0"

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Metal shows overall signs of age, oxidation, and wear. Snowflakes have been restrung at some point; this makes them more secure than the original spot weld. Some hooks [connecting each string of snowflakes to fixture] have been replaced. Wiring and sockets have recently been updated, and the fixture is UL listed.

Notes: Provenance: Private collection – New York City.

Ref: 62 PT 26