Akari E

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)

DETAILS:

Washi paper (handmade from the bark of the mulberry tree

Size: 295 x 48 cm

General material description

Lampshades:  washi paper

Structure:  bamboo/steel wire.

Light source:  4W LED

Socket:  E27

Kelvin:  2700 K (warm white).

Plug:  Euro flat, 2-pin (type C plug).

Max. watt:  12 W

Energy efficiency:  A++

Cable length for table lamps:  130 cm.

Cable length for floor lamps:  300 cm.

Cable length for ceiling lamps:  220 cm.