Akari 25N Floor Lamp by Vitra
by Vitra
£1,760
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The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans.
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.
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Each luminaire is meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki workshop, a traditional family-run company based in Gifu.
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The Akari Light Sculptures are marked with a stylised sun-and-moon logo, which also resembles the corresponding Japanese characters.
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'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 | 117cm |
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| Diameter | 83cm |
| Cable Length | 300cm |
Materials & Information
| Shade Material | Washi Paper |
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| 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 |
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