Legendary Finnish designer and metalsmith Paavo Tynell is one of the brightest stars in 20th-century design. Danish brand GUBI has delved into the designer's archives to recreate some of his most esteemed designs from the 1940s and 1950s and make them accessible to a wider audience once again.

Paavo Tynell created a distinguished career in public lighting design, and many of his masterpieces are still on display for all to admire. In this article, we explore Tynell’s lighting at Helsinki Central Station, the Helsinki School of Economics, Hotel Vaakuna and Meilahti Church.