9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow & Brass

Designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for Hotel Aulanko, the 9602 Floor Lamp brings a distinctly expressive silhouette to a domestic setting. Also known as the “Chinese Hat,” it balances an airy wicker shade with a rattan-covered stem and a more substantial brass base. The contrast gives the lamp its characteristic poise: a playful, expansive form above a quieter, grounded foundation.

Tynell’s design is defined by the relationship between these elements. The open-looking shade lends the upper part of the lamp a lightness, while the woven stem carries that natural texture down towards the polished brass foot. Brass details continue at the top and switch, bringing a considered finish to the meeting of woven material and metal. The result is a floor lamp with visual interest from its shade to its base, without relying on elaborate ornament.

The 9602 was conceived to provide gentle ambient light in the living room. Its broad shade and measured, upright presence make it a considered choice beside a lounge chair or sofa, where it can contribute to the atmosphere of a room as well as its lighting. The design’s balance of exuberance and restraint reflects Tynell’s ability to make a functional object feel distinctive while remaining at ease in everyday interiors.

In this version, a Wicker Willow shade is paired with a brass base. The natural woven texture softens the lamp’s outline, while the polished metal offers a clear counterpoint. More than a purely practical fixture, the 9602 is a lasting design statement whose character comes from the interplay of materials, proportions and the gentle quality of light it was created to bring to a room.