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Akari 26A Pendant, Isamu Noguchi

Akari 26A Pendant

€295.00
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Description

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 – so that its warmth may continue to fill our rooms at night' (Noguchi).

The Akari Light Sculptures are marked with a stylised sun-and-moon logo, which also resembles the corresponding Japanese characters. This symbol guarantees the authenticity of each product.

Details

Material: washi paper, bamboo, steel wire

Dimensions: ø 45, h 25 cm

Info: optionally comes with black E27 cord set and bulb (EU only)

Note: bulb and ceiling cup excluded for non EU destinations

Cable: 220 cm (optional)

Design: Isamu Noguchi, 1951

Cord set options

The original black Vitra cord set is included with all Akari pendants. Alternatively, we suggest ordering the shade only and customizing your cord set using our selection of lighting components.

About Isamu Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi, born in 1904 in Los Angeles to the Japanese poet Yone Noguchi and the American writer Leonie Gilmour, studied at Columbia University and the Leonardo da Vinci Art School. After studying brush drawing in China, he travelled to Japan to work with clay under the master potter Jinmatsu Uno.

His experiences living and working in different cultural circles are reflected in Noguchi's work as an artist. He is a universal talent with a creative oeuvre that went beyond sculpture to encompass stage sets, furniture, lighting, interiors as well as outdoor plazas and gardens. His sculptural style is indebted to a vocabulary of organic forms and exerted a sustained influence on the design of the 1950s.

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Free domestic shipping on orders over €100


Certificate of authenticity

All light sculptures offered are authentic Noguchi designs.

We are an authorized dealer of Noguchi lamps, ensuring original manufacture and verified provenance.

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Akari 26A Pendant

€295.00
Delivery

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Orders ship within two working days, unless stated otherwise.

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Orders with a lower value ship for €7 or €5 when it fits a mailbox.

Europe

Regular orders to Germany and Belgium ship for €8. Customers from France, Luxembourg, Austria and Denmark receive their orders for €12.

The standard shipping costs for Spain, Italy, Portugal and most other European countries are €16.

An additional shipping fee may be added when orders exceed standard dimensions.

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For larger items, please get in touch to receive a quote.

Akari light sculptures

The Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans.

Isamu Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi was a Japanese American artist whose cross-cultural upbringing and studies in the U.S., China, and Japan shaped his work.

A versatile creative force, he worked across sculpture, stage sets, furniture, lighting, interiors and landscapes.