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Lighting for Idman
While lighting design only represents a small part of Wirkkala’s output, he still managed
to create a vast range of stunning lighting for Idman Oy of Finland in the 1950s and 60s. From such wonderful standard lamps as the TW003 pendant (now reissued by Artek) and the K10-11 floor lamp (1954), to a wide range of table lamps and ceiling lights using different coloured glass, steel, brass and even leather.
Above left: One of three ceiling lamps estimated at 600-800 euros. Left: 1960s
blue glass and lacquered steel ceiling light
for Idman Oy. Below: Pair of adjustable table lamps from 1958 in brass, lacquered metal and leather. Right: Adjustable floor lamp designed in 1958 for Idman Oy – brass and black painted metal. Sold for 3,600 euros in 2015
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