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Floor lamp Akari UF4-L8

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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.

The 'Akari UF4-L8' seems like a large tower of kaleidoscopic shapes. Even when switched off, this model reveals its magic and object-like character.

The tower rests on three thin legs and is of considerable height. Thus, the floor lamp makes a good figure in the bedroom or even in the living room.

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Label
Design

Isamu Noguchi, 1951

Material

Shoji paper

Feet

Steel wire painted

Structure

Bamboo/steel wire

Mass

H: 188 cm / W: 41 cm

Version

E27

Scope of delivery

1x lamp without bulb

Made in

Handmade in Japan