Private company

Taito

Taito is a former Finnish business based in Helsinki, founded in 1919.¹ It was founded by Frans Nykänen, Eric Ehrström, Paavo Tynell and Emil Wikström and others.¹ It ceased to exist in 1953.¹

Oy Taito Ab oli suomalainen taideteollisuusesineiden valmistusta ja kauppaa harjoittanut yritys, joka toimi vuosina 1919–1953.² From the Finnish Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1919Founded¹

HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland¹
Legal formosakeyhtiö¹

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The story

Founded by Emil Wikström, Eric Ehrström, Frans Nykänen, Gösta Serlachius and Paavo Tynell in 1919.¹

Leadership

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FounderEmil Wikström¹
FounderEric Ehrström¹
FounderFrans Nykänen¹
FounderGösta Serlachius¹
FounderPaavo Tynell¹

Timeline

1953Dissolved Dissolved¹
1919Founded Founded¹

Sources

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1
WikidataTaito on Wikidata
2
WikipediaTaito on the Finnish Wikipedia