Vitra | Akari Table Light 1N

Handmade Washi Paper, Bamboo Ribbing and Metal Frame
W440 x H690 mm

In 1951 Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, works characterised by weightless luminosity. He chose the name 'akari' for these objects, a word that means 'light' in Japanese, connoting both illumination and physical lightness. During a journey to Japan, Noguchi paid a visit to Gifu, a town known for its manufacture of paper parasols and lanterns. While there he sketched his first two Akari Light Sculptures, and over the following years he created a total of more than 100 models, consisting of table, floor and ceiling lamps ranging in size from 24 to 290 cm.

To create the ribbed shape, thin bamboo rods are stretched across the original wooden form designed by Noguchi. Then washi paper is cut into strips and painstakingly adhered to the bamboo ribbing. After the drying process, the wooden form is removed and the lantern can be collapsed flat.

Details
  • Category
    Lighting
  • Brand
    Vitra
  • Designer
    Isamu Noguchi
Specifications
  • Lampshades: washi paper, some partially painted. Some models with end pieces in wood/bamboo.
  • Legs: painted steel wire.
  • Socket: E27 Kelvin: 2700 K (warm white).
  • Energy efficiency: E
  • Cable length for floor lamps: 300 cm.
  • Dimensions: 44 x 69cm high
SKU: vitra-akari-table-light-1n-Handmade washi paper, bamboo ribbing and metal frame
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