The Vitra Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are iconic Japanese-inspired lights that combine sculptural form with a beautifully soft, warm glow.
Noguchi began creating the Akari collection in 1951, eventually developing more than 100 handmade designs for table lamps, floor lamps and ceiling lights. The name “Akari” comes from the Japanese words for brightness, light and lightness, perfectly capturing the delicate quality of these distinctive lights. Made from Shoji paper, the sculptural forms gently diffuse the light, creating a warm and atmospheric glow that works beautifully throughout the home.
Noguchi described Akari as transforming the harshness of electric light through the magic of paper, bringing the warmth and softness of natural sunlight indoors. Today, the collection remains a wonderful choice for anyone looking for a statement light that feels both artistic and calming.
Isamu Noguchi was born in 1904 in Los Angeles to the Japanese poet Yone Noguchi and the American writer Leonie Gilmour. He went on to study at Columbia University and the Leonardo da Vinci Art School. His iconic paper lights by Vitra are true Design Classics.
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