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Paavo Tynell Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1890–1973

Of the 95 lots by Paavo Tynell (paintings) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 84 found a buyer (88%). Across 84 sales with a published price, the typical result was $4kSign up free to see to $16.9kSign up free to see (median $9.8kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $92.8kSign up free to see for Large ceiling light, designed for the Heinola Cinema at Phillips in April 2013. The houses with the most results are Phillips (40), Wright (31) and Bonhams (13).

£60,000≈ $92,790≈ €70,940Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLarge ceiling light, designed for the Heinola CinemaPhillips95auction results2013–2026years recorded88%sold$9.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Paavo Tynell paintings: key figures

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95
Sold rate
88%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$9.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$92.8kSign up free to see Large ceiling light, designed for the Heinola Cinema, Phillips, Apr 2013

Top auction houses: Phillips (40), Wright (31), Bonhams (13)

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  1. Suspension à trois lumières mod. 501 by Paavo Tynell, A brass, lacquered metal and opal glass mod, offered Dec 2022
    Suspension à trois lumières mod. 501
    A brass, lacquered metal and opal glass mod
    H: 120cm.(47 1/4in.); L: 100cm.(39 3/86in.); P: 25cm.(9 13/16in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Chandelier, model 9029/4 by Paavo Tynell, c. 1950, brass, reverse-painted glass, sold Apr 2022
    Chandelier, model 9029/4, c. 1950
    brass, reverse-painted glass
    30 h x 20 dia in (76 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $10,000≈ £7,621≈ €9,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled by Paavo Tynell, Brass, painted metal, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Brass, painted metal
    Each: 44.5 x 18 x 37 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    £2,550≈ $3,476≈ €3,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Untitled by Paavo Tynell, Painted metal, glass, brass, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Painted metal, glass, brass
    12.5 cm high, 45 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 23
    £2,550≈ $3,476≈ €3,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Untitled by Paavo Tynell, Painted metal, brass, fabric diffuser, offered Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Painted metal, brass, fabric diffuser
    45.5 cm diameter, variable drop
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Untitled by Paavo Tynell, Painted metal, brass, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Painted metal, brass
    59 cm drop, 36 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 16
    £2,550≈ $3,476≈ €3,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Untitled by Paavo Tynell, Partially-painted brass, brass, sold May 2021
    Untitled
    Partially-painted brass, brass
    150 cm drop
    Bonhams · · Lot 154
    £15,250≈ $21,603≈ €17,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Rare standard lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1940s, Brass, painted brass, glass, leather, birch shade, sold Nov 2020
    Rare standard lamp, 1940s
    Brass, painted brass, glass, leather, birch shade
    162 cm (63 3/4 in.) high, 50 cm (19 5/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £21,420≈ $28,135≈ €23,862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Pair of table lamps, model no. 5061 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Partially-painted brass, brass, sold Nov 2020
    Pair of table lamps, model no. 5061, 1950s
    Partially-painted brass, brass
    Each: 41 cm (16 1/8 in.) high, 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £16,380≈ $21,515≈ €18,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Pair of adjustable desk lamps, model no. 9227 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Partially painted brass, brass, sold Nov 2020
    Pair of adjustable desk lamps, model no. 9227, 1950s
    Partially painted brass, brass
    Each: 47 x 21 x 27 cm (18 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    £10,080≈ $13,240≈ €11,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Untitled by Paavo Tynell, Painted metal, cane bound brass, brass, fabric shades, sold Oct 2020
    Untitled
    Painted metal, cane bound brass, brass, fabric shades
    Each: 154 cm (60 5/8 in.) high
    Bonhams · · Lot 176
    £15,063≈ $19,580≈ €16,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Table lamp, model no. 5061 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted brass, sold Jun 2020
    Table lamp, model no. 5061, 1950s
    Brass, painted brass
    38.5 cm (15 1/8 in.) high, 36 cm (14 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £12,500≈ $15,483≈ €13,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Adjustable counterbalanced ceiling light with curved handle, model no. A 1942 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted perforated metal, brass, sold Sep 2019
    Adjustable counterbalanced ceiling light with curved handle, model no. A 1942, 1950s
    Painted perforated metal, brass
    11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) drop, 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    $938≈ £753≈ €850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  14. Floor lamp, model no. 10501 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted aluminium, cane-wrapped metal, brass, painted steel, sold Sep 2019
    Floor lamp, model no. 10501, 1950s
    Painted aluminium, cane-wrapped metal, brass, painted steel
    61 x 10 x 10 1/2 in. (154.9 x 25.4 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $5,000≈ £4,012≈ €4,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Adjustable desk lamp, model no. 5305 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted metal, painted perforated metal, sold Sep 2019
    Adjustable desk lamp, model no. 5305, 1950s
    Brass, painted metal, painted perforated metal
    41 x 19 x 30 cm (16 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $2,375≈ £1,906≈ €2,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  16. Adjustable desk lamp, model no. 9222 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted metal, painted perforated metal, sold Sep 2019
    Adjustable desk lamp, model no. 9222, 1950s
    Brass, painted metal, painted perforated metal
    17 x 7 x 12 in. (43.2 x 17.8 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    $2,375≈ £1,906≈ €2,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  17. Ceiling light, model no. 9068 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted steel, brass, glass, sold Jun 2019
    Ceiling light, model no. 9068, 1950s
    Painted steel, brass, glass
    9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) drop, 15 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (24 x 40.2 x 40.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $6,875≈ £5,404≈ €6,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Pair of standard lamps, model no. 5762 by Paavo Tynell, designed 1946, brass, painted steel, linen shades, sold Nov 2018
    Pair of standard lamps, model no. 5762, designed 1946
    brass, painted steel, linen shades · Linen
    Each: 144 cm (56 3/4 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    HK$75,000≈ $9,586≈ £7,461≈ €8,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$60,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Two standard lamps, model nos. 9627, K 10-10 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted aluminium, cane-wrapped metal, brass, painted steel, sold Oct 2018
    Two standard lamps, model nos. 9627, K 10-10, 1950s
    Painted aluminium, cane-wrapped metal, brass, painted steel
    Largest: 149.5 x 25 x 38.6 cm (58 7/8 x 9 7/8 x 15 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    £17,500≈ $22,920≈ €19,922Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Pair of ceiling lights, model no. 9068 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Copper, painted steel, glass, sold Jun 2018
    Pair of ceiling lights, model no. 9068, 1950s
    Copper, painted steel, glass · Panel
    Each: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) drop, 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (40 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    $16,250≈ £12,111≈ €13,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Adjustable ceiling light, model no. 1003 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted brass, silk, steel wire, sold Jun 2017
    Adjustable ceiling light, model no. 1003, 1950s
    Brass, painted brass, silk, steel wire
    Variable drop, as shown: 57 1/4 in. (145.4 cm) drop, 35 3/4 in. (90.8 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    $18,750≈ £14,528≈ €16,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Rare ‘Wivex’ four-armed wall light, designed for the Wivex Restaurant, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen by Paavo Tynell, 1946, Brass, perforated brass, painted metal, sold Sep 2016
    Rare ‘Wivex’ four-armed wall light, designed for the Wivex Restaurant, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, 1946
    Brass, perforated brass, painted metal
    83.5 x 41.5 x 20 cm (32 7/8 x 16 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    £27,500≈ $35,783≈ €32,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Two floor lamps, model no. 9602 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, cane, painted metal, linen shades, sold Jun 2016
    Two floor lamps, model no. 9602, 1950s
    Brass, cane, painted metal, linen shades · Linen
    Each: 60 in. (152.4 cm) high, 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm) diameter including shade
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $23,750≈ £16,423≈ €20,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Rare table lamp, model no. 9212B by Paavo Tynell, circa 1948, Tubular brass, perforated brass, painted brass, leather, sold Apr 2016
    Rare table lamp, model no. 9212B, circa 1948
    Tubular brass, perforated brass, painted brass, leather
    50.8 cm (20 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    £9,375≈ $13,677≈ €12,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Set of three wall lights, model no. 2350 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted brass, brass, opaque glass, offered Dec 2015
    Set of three wall lights, model no. 2350, 1950s
    Painted brass, brass, opaque glass
    Each: 14 x 9 7/8 x 13 1/2 in. (35.6 x 25.1 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Adjustable ceiling light, model no. 1003 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted brass, silk, steel wire, offered Dec 2015
    Adjustable ceiling light, model no. 1003, 1950s
    Brass, painted brass, silk, steel wire
    35 3/4 in. (90.8 cm) diameter, variable drop
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Pair of wall lights, model no. 6204 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted brass, offered Dec 2015
    Pair of wall lights, model no. 6204, 1950s
    Brass, painted brass
    Each: 16 x 7 1/8 x 8 1/4 in. (40.6 x 18.1 x 21 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Pair of standard lamps, model no. 6096 by Paavo Tynell, circa 1953, Painted metal, cane wrapped tubular brass, tubular brass, brass, fabric shades, sold Oct 2015
    Pair of standard lamps, model no. 6096, circa 1953
    Painted metal, cane wrapped tubular brass, tubular brass, brass, fabric shades
    Each: 154 cm (60 5/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    £22,500≈ $34,063≈ €30,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Pair of wall lights by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Perforated and partially painted brass, sold Jun 2015
    Pair of wall lights, 1950s
    Perforated and partially painted brass
    Each: 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    $16,250≈ £10,624≈ €14,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Pair of table lamps, model no. 9209 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Perforated and partially painted brass, brass, cane, sold Jun 2015
    Pair of table lamps, model no. 9209, 1950s
    Perforated and partially painted brass, brass, cane
    Each: 15 in. (38.1 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $16,250≈ £10,624≈ €14,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Pair of floor lamps, model no. 9602 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, cane, painted metal, wood, sold Jun 2015
    Pair of floor lamps, model no. 9602, 1950s
    Brass, cane, painted metal, wood · Panel
    Each: 60 3/4 in. (154.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    $27,500≈ £17,979≈ €24,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Pair of standard lamps, model no. 9602 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted aluminium, cane wrapped tubular metal, tubular painted metal, brass, fabric shades, sold Sep 2014
    Pair of standard lamps, model no. 9602, 1950s
    Painted aluminium, cane wrapped tubular metal, tubular painted metal, brass, fabric shades
    Each: 152.6 cm (60 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    £16,250≈ $26,642≈ €20,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Ceiling light, model no. 501, from the Church Community Centre, Joensuu by Paavo Tynell, 1960s, Opaque glass, tubular brass, brass, painted metal, offered Sep 2014
    Ceiling light, model no. 501, from the Church Community Centre, Joensuu, 1960s
    Opaque glass, tubular brass, brass, painted metal
    99.8 x 120 x 25 cm (39 1/4 x 47 1/4 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Pair of adjustable ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell, circa 1950, Perforated painted aluminium, brass, opaque glass, sold Sep 2014
    Pair of adjustable ceiling lights, circa 1950
    Perforated painted aluminium, brass, opaque glass
    Each: 44.7 cm (17 5/8 in.) diameter, variable drop
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    £9,375≈ $15,370≈ €11,984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Five-armed ceiling light, model no. K1-6 by Paavo Tynell, circa 1958, Painted metal, tubular brass, glass, fabric, sold Apr 2014
    Five-armed ceiling light, model no. K1-6, circa 1958
    Painted metal, tubular brass, glass, fabric
    35.5 cm (13 7/8 in.) drop, 86.6 cm (34 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    £7,750≈ $13,032≈ €9,426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Pair of ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted metal, sold Dec 2013
    Pair of ceiling lights, 1950s
    Brass, painted metal
    Each: 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm) drop, 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    $22,500≈ £13,838≈ €16,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Pair of adjustable desk lamps, model no. 9227 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Brass, painted metal, painted perforated metal, sold Sep 2013
    Pair of adjustable desk lamps, model no. 9227, 1950s
    Brass, painted metal, painted perforated metal
    Each: 46.7 cm (18 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    £3,750≈ $6,014≈ €4,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Pair of standard lamps, model no. 9627 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted perforated aluminium, cane-wrapped tubular metal, tubular brass, brass, sold Sep 2013
    Pair of standard lamps, model no. 9627, 1950s
    Painted perforated aluminium, cane-wrapped tubular metal, tubular brass, brass
    Each: 162.5 cm (63 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    £18,750≈ $30,068≈ €22,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Pair of wall Lights, model no. 6204 by Paavo Tynell, 1940s, Painted metal, sold Sep 2013
    Pair of wall Lights, model no. 6204, 1940s
    Painted metal
    Each: 41 x 17.1 x 21.2 cm (16 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    £13,750≈ $22,050≈ €16,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Important ceiling light, from the 'Fantasia' series by Paavo Tynell, circa 1956, Brass, painted mesh metal, offered Sep 2013
    Important ceiling light, from the 'Fantasia' series, circa 1956
    Brass, painted mesh metal
    108 cm (42 1/2 in.) drop, 107 cm (42 1/8 in) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Floor lamp, model no. 9627 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted perforated aluminum, leather-wrapped tubular metal, brass, sold Jun 2013
    Floor lamp, model no. 9627, 1950s
    Painted perforated aluminum, leather-wrapped tubular metal, brass
    64 5/8 in. (164 cm) high fully extended
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    $10,000≈ £6,433≈ €7,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Large ceiling light, designed for the Heinola Cinema by Paavo Tynell, 1940s, Amber glass, brass, tubular brass, painted mesh metal, sold Apr 2013
    Large ceiling light, designed for the Heinola Cinema, 1940s
    Amber glass, brass, tubular brass, painted mesh metal
    215 cm (84 5/8 in) high, 59 cm (23 1/4 in) wide
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    £43,750≈ $67,659≈ €51,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Large ceiling light, designed for the Heinola Cinema by Paavo Tynell, 1940s, Amber glass, brass, tubular brass, painted mesh metal, sold Apr 2013
    Large ceiling light, designed for the Heinola Cinema, 1940s
    Amber glass, brass, tubular brass, painted mesh metal
    215 cm (84 5/8 in) high, 59 cm (23 1/4 in) wide
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    £60,000≈ $92,790≈ €70,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Pair of standard lamps, model no. 6902 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted aluminium, leather-wrapped tubular metal, tubular painted metal, brass, fabric shades, sold Apr 2013
    Pair of standard lamps, model no. 6902, 1950s
    Painted aluminium, leather-wrapped tubular metal, tubular painted metal, brass, fabric shades
    Each: 154 cm (60 5/8 in) high, 61 cm (24 in) diameter including shades
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    £37,500≈ $57,994≈ €44,338Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Standard lamp, model no. 9627 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s, Painted perforated aluminium, leather-wrapped tubular metal, tubular brass, brass, sold Apr 2013
    Standard lamp, model no. 9627, 1950s
    Painted perforated aluminium, leather-wrapped tubular metal, tubular brass, brass
    164 cm (64 5/8 in) high fully extended
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    £6,875≈ $10,632≈ €8,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗

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