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. '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
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Dimensions: Ø40cm x H58cm
Material Lampshade - washi paper, some partially painted. Some models with end pieces in wood/bamboo Structure: bamboo/steel wire
Legs: painted steel wire
Light Source: E27 4W Non-dimmable LED (supplied). 2700K (warm white)
Cable length: 130 cm
