In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted out of washi paper that eventually comprised over 100 luminaires – table, floor and ceiling lamps. He chose the name 'Akari‘ for these objects, a word that means 'light‘ in Japanese, connoting both illumination and physical lightness.
Each luminaire is meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki workshop, a traditional family-run company based in Gifu.
The Akari Light Sculptures are marked with a stylised sun-and-moon logo, which also resembles the corresponding Japanese characters.
'The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun – so that its warmth may continue to fi ll our rooms at night.‘ - Isamu Noguchi
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Specifications
Dimensions
Height
158cm
Diameter
51cm
Cable Length
300cm
Materials & Information
Shade Material
Washi Paper
Structure Material
Bamboo/Steel Wire
Colour
Cream
Flex Colour
Black
Bulb Fitting
E27
Bulb Included
No
Max Wattage
12W
Dimmable
No
Switch
Foot Switch
IP Rating
IP20
Care & Buying Guide
Clean with a soft dry cloth only.
Always switch off the electricity before cleaning.
Do not use polishing agents, water or abrasive materials when cleaning.
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