back
to top
Add to wish list Path

Akari 20N table/floor lamp from Vitra

❤️ YOUR GIFT ❤️ Vitra Toolbox with a Vitra purchase >500 CHF

Paper lamps and lanterns have a very long history in Japan. They come in an almost endless variety of different aesthetics.

Originally used for lighting purposes, these traditional models with candles as the light source are now used almost exclusively as decoration. A pity, really, as the paper shades provide a very harmonious light.

In the 1950s, the American-Japanese artist and versatile designer Isamu Noguchi explored this theme and designed the Akari Light Sculptures luminaires. A total of over 100 models handmade from the highest quality shoji paper, as table, floor or ceiling lamps. He chose the word 'akari', the Japanese term for 'brightness' and 'light', which also includes lightness. For him, the paper transforms the cool electricity back into warm sunlight.

He's right, I think, and switch on my new paper light source, which stands so light-footedly on my sideboard, and am pleased that the sun continues to shine in my home even after sunset.

Please note that delivery times may vary due to the careful hand production of our lamps in Japan.

Loading...

additional 2 % discount for prepayment

Label
Designer*in

Isamu Noguchi

Material

Washi paper / bamboo / steel wire

Mass

W: 42 cm / D: 42 cm / H: 60 cm

Cable

L: 130 cm

Illuminant

E27 LED / 4W

Light color

2700 Kelvin

Dimmable

No

Note

Euro flat plug 2-pin (Plug Type C)

Design / Made in

Japan