Akari light

@vitra on Instagram: “In 1951 Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, works characterised by weightless luminosity. He chose the name 'akari'…”

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@vitra on Instagram: “The designer and artist Isamu Noguchi created a total of more than 100 Akari Light Sculptures, which comprise a diverse collection of…”

"Akari" means light in Japanese, our replica Akari lamps are inspired by the Japanese designer Isamu Noguchi. The paper lampshade resembles traditional lanterns, which is shaped on the wood mold one by one. So far Akari series has more than 200 shapes. The lamp will be in a small size when it is folded, but when it unfolds, it brings beauty in all shapes. Dimensions 180 cm (H) x 48 cm (W) Features Material: Iron, Mulberry Paper Bulb Type: E26 or E27 40W Voltage: AC 110-240V Shipping and…

EASY ASSEMBLY WITH NO TOOLS: Don't you hate hard to assemble a paper desk lamp? This noguchi lamp is assembled quickly and easily, and is a perfect paper lamp size for bedrooms and dorm rooms. Use a noguchi table paper lamp one on each side of your bed for easy reading. Dimmable switch, which increases the flexibility of the noguchi style lamp and is convenient and simple. ELEGANT DESIGN High-quality paper shade, this unique rice paper desk lamp is a sleek addition to any small apartment…

Isamu Noguchi's meditation room, ca. 1975.

7,179 likes, 100 comments - keithtio on June 27, 2024: "Unboxing the Akari 23N, the second largest (by volume) standing Akari lamp. While Isamu Noguchi first introduced the Akari lamp series in 1951, the waterdrop-shaped 23N wasn’t created until 1968. To this day, Akari lamps are still handmade in Japan of washi paper and bamboo ribbing by original lantern makers Ozeki & Co., Ltd. (est. 1891). My smart light system setup can be viewed via my Amazon storefront (affiliate link in…