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Yki Nummi

Yki Nummi (1925-1984) was a major figure in Scandinavian design from the 1950s to 70. Talented artist, gifted on everything, he studied physics and mathematics before forming the decorative painting at the Institute of Applied Art in Helsinki. This double degree course has developed in him a particular sensitivity to the relationship between matter and light.

His best known creations are the Modern Art table lamp (1955) and the suspension Lokki (or Skyflyer, 1960). Since 1958, the Modern Art appears in the permanent collections of the MoMA in New York.