Incollect Magazine - Issue 13

46 www.incollect.com HAPPENINGS “Few lighting designers shaped modern Scandinavian design as profoundly as Paavo Tynell,” says Faris Haddadin of Haddadin Design in Helsinki, Finland. “Today, his finest chandeliers are coveted by collectors and institutions worldwide, but in truth, only a small number of his works rose to the level of true masterpieces. This chandelier —Model 9062 — is for me, without a doubt, one of them.” “Crafted entirely in brass, the chandelier balances sculptural presence with Tynell’s signature sense of lightness,” he says. “Eight perforated shades rest on a wide floating ring, each anchored by the delicate spring-like ornamentation that became synonymous with his work. Despite its substantial scale, the composition maintains an effortless, almost weightless quality — a hallmark of Tynell’s finest designs.” Model 9062 holds a special place within Tynell’s extensive lighting repertoire, according to Haddadin. “Produced only in small numbers, and in two versions (a six-shade and, as here, this rarely seen eight-shade variant), it is among the most elusive and rare of his creations. Archival photographs from the opening day of Finland House in New York show the chandelier proudly displayed alongside Tynell’s iconic Snowflake lamps. The same piece appears in early advertisements and promotional material, underscoring its importance within the Taito manufacturing company inventory.” Its provenance adds another significant layer to the story. “This chandelier was originally installed in the legendary UPM Executive Club and Guesthouse in Helsinki, a venue that has hosted world leaders, royalty, and cultural figures, from Nikita Khrushchev to Princess Anne. Haddadin Design Tel. +358 50 5552865 email: faris@haddadin.fi @haddadindesign A Chandelier of Rare Provenance Incollect dealer Faris Haddadin tells the story of the rare, exceptional, and breathtakingly beautiful Paavo Tynell Model 9062 chandelier