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Akari 20N Table Lamp

by Vitra

£465
Made to order normally delivered in 3 - 4 weeks.
The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans.
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Product Story

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 fill our rooms at night.‘ - Isamu Noguchi

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Specifications

Dimensions

Height 63cm
Diameter 42cm
Flex Length 130cm

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 Pull Cord
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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About Your Delivery

A Heal’s Parcel delivery

  • We use DPD courier service for most of our orders.
  • Once they've picked up your order from us we'll send you a tracking link by email.
  • They offer a one-hour slot and the opportunity to switch it if not convenient.
  • £6 … but FREE for orders over £100.
DELIVERY INFORMATION

What happens when I order?

  • If your order's in stock, we'll pick and pack it within a day or so.
  • If it's on order, we'll inform you as soon as it arrives from our supplier.
  • Deliveries normally take 1-2 working days to reach you once they've left our warehouse.
  • Click and collect is also available in our stores on all parcel items.
DELIVERY INFORMATION

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  • Contact us on cservices@heals.com to arrange your return.
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Designed By Isamu Noguchi

Born 1904 in California, Isamu Noguchi was one of the 20th century's most influential designers. From his designs for the home to landscape architecture, Noguchi is renowned for his simple, sculptural style, inspired by his Japanese ancestry and merged with the pioneering mid-century modern movement that was emerging in America at the time.

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