Rare ‘Beehive’ pendant wall light designed by Paavo Tynell and made by Idman Oy, Vilhonvuorenkatu, Finland, 1940s.
The woven rattan shade is formed in a rigid oval shape by wooden rods, it is suspended with original fabric lead from a tubular brass support, with height adjustment lever, and the extended pole can be pivoted to suspend the shade in whichever direction light is required. The brass backplate, which screws to the wall, is stamped IDMAN.
Overall measurements 90cm high by 80cm deep (but adjustable), the shade 40cm high by 30cm wide.
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