Akari 3A Series Table Lamp

By Vitra

In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted ... Read more

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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.

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.

Specification	Akari 3A Series Table Lamp
Height	56cm
Diameter	25cm
Cable length	130cm

Specification	Akari 3A Series Table Lamp
Material	Bamboo/Steel Wire
Shade material	Washi Paper
Flex colour	Black
Bulb fitting	E27 (ES)
Bulbs included	No
Dimmable	No
Switch type	Pull Cord
Max wattage	12W
Ip rating	IP20: Indoor dry areas
Designer	Isamu Noguchi

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Do not use polishing agents, water or abrasive materials when cleaning.
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