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Oval paper luminaire A26 from Vitra
The light of a Akari shines like the light of the sun filtered through a shoji paper. The magic of the paper transforms the cool electricity back into the eternal light of the sun. So that its warmth can continue to fill our rooms at night So the designer Isamu Noguchi.
As part of the Akari light sculpture series from Vitra , Model A impresses with its familiar lightness made of shoji paper, which is handmade in Japan. The term Akari , chosen by designer Noguchi, means brightness, light but also lightness.
High-quality pendant light made from natural paper
The paper pendant light from Vitra exudes a natural charm thanks to the natural material of the shade and can be equipped and combined with different light sources so that the quality of light, brightness and temperature can be individually determined. Depending on whether you want to place the light in the bedroom, above the dining table or elsewhere in the living area.
| Item no. | 138246 |
| Protection class | IP 20 |
| Voltage | 230V/50Hz |
| Illuminant included | No |
| Base | E27 |
| Material |
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| Colour | Ivory |
| Dimensions | Height: 25 cm, Diameter: 45 cm |
| Weight | 620 g (without packaging) |
| Maximum power | 75 Watt |
| EAN | 4055737005916 |
| Design | Isamu Noguchi |
| Please note | Information on disposal |
| Category | Pendant luminaires |
Manufacturer:
Vitra International AG, Klünenfeldstrasse 22, 4127 Birsfelden, Switzerland
www.vitra.com
YouTube video on how to make an Akari luminaire from Vitra
The video shows the production of an Akari lampshade in real time. The individual layers of shoji paper are applied by hand to a wooden construction model and cut to fit precisely.