Akari 45A / 55A / 75A / 120A

The pendant lamps 45A, 55A, 75A and 120A are part of the collection of Akari Light Sculptures conceived by the Japanese artist and designer Isamu Noguchi in 1951: a collection of over 100 different ceiling lamps, pendant lamps, floor lamps and table lamps, all of which were hand-made from shoji paper. Vitra, who today sells only a part of his designs, adheres in production to Noguchi's handiwork manufacturing process. On account of the special material, the balloon-shaped paper lamp gives off a soft, pleasant light and can thus be effortlessly added to any space. The Akari lamps 45A, 55A, 75A and 120A are spherical models and are available in various sizes. Since 1957 Vitra has been a producer of well-known designer furniture from the likes of Charles and Ray Eames or George Nelson and has developed on this basis over the years, and in cooperation with progressive designers, a successful portfolio of contemporary and classic furniture designs.