Vitra Akari 25N floor lamp
£1,760.00 £1,496.00
The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ – Noguchi
Estimated lead time 2-4 weeks
As each Akari Light Sculpture is handcrafted to order, lead times may vary depending on production and availability, please contact your nearest Urbansuite showroom or email us at sales@urbansuite.co.uk for more information.
Vitra Akari 25N floor lamp
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 visit to Gifu, Japan, Isamu Noguchi discovered the town’s paper lantern-making tradition. There he designed the first two Akari Light Sculptures. Over the following years, he created more than 100 designs, including table, floor and pendant lamps ranging from 24 to 290 cm.
Details:
- Materials: handmade from washi paper, with end pieces in wood/bamboo and steel wire frame.
- Dimensions: Width 83 x Depth 83 x Height 1170 cm
- Light source: 4W LED, E27
- Estimated lead time 2-4 weeks
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As each Akari Light Sculpture is handcrafted to order, lead times may vary depending on production and availability, please contact your nearest Urbansuite showroom or email us at sales@urbansuite.co.uk for more information.
