Akari 55A, 1951
55A Akari Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra.
In 1951, American/Japanese artist and designer Isamu Noguchi started to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a total of over 100 hand-made Shoji-paper models for table lights, standard lamps or ceiling luminaires. For the name of this lighting series he chose the word "Akari", the Japanese terms for brightness and light, and also lightness.
The Akari spherical pendant is also available in two other sizes. Please view the product range down below to view them.
Herman Miller has the sole license for the Isamu Noguchi collection in the U.S. and the Far East. Therefore the export of these products from the UK to the U.S. is not possible.
For more information please contact Herman Miller.
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Description
55A Akari Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra.
In 1951, American/Japanese artist and designer Isamu Noguchi started to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a total of over 100 hand-made Shoji-paper models for table lights, standard lamps or ceiling luminaires. For the name of this lighting series he chose the word "Akari", the Japanese terms for brightness and light, and also lightness.
The Akari spherical pendant is also available in two other sizes. Please view the product range down below to view them.
Herman Miller has the sole license for the Isamu Noguchi collection in the U.S. and the Far East. Therefore the export of these products from the UK to the U.S. is not possible.
For more information please contact Herman Miller.
Dimensions
55cm diameter
Materials
Shade made with washi paper, some partially painted. Some models with end pieces in wood/bamboo
Bamboo/steel wire structure
Light source (included): 4W LED, non-dimmable, 2700 K (warm white)
Socket: E27
Max. watt: 12 W
Energy efficiency: F
Cable length 220cm
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