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Pendant light Akari 55D and 75D

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In Japan, paper lamps and lanterns have a very long history. They exist in an almost endless variety of different aesthetics.

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

This 'akari' looks like a big moon that has risen in the middle of my bedroom.

 

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Label
Design

Isamu Noguchi, 1951

Material

Shoji paper

Structure

Bamboo/steel wire

Mass small

Ø: 55 cm / H: 52 cm

Mass

Ø: 74 cm / H: 69 cm

Version

E27

Scope of delivery

1x lamp without bulb

Made in

Handmade in Japan