Akari 1A Table Lantern (Pre-Order)

Akari 1A Table Lantern (Pre-Order)The Akari 1A was the very first piece in the Akari series and was exhibited together with Isamu Noguchis sculptures in 1952. Initially, it was simply named 1. The letter A was later added to stand for Akari, a Japanese word meaning light and illumination. Noguchi described Akari as a work of art that brings light and life into a room. To this day, the 1A remains one of the most popular and iconic models in the Akari collection. The Akari lights are

The Akari 1A was the very first piece in the Akari series and was exhibited together with Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures in 1952. Initially, it was simply named “1.” The letter “A” was later added to stand for “Akari,” a Japanese word meaning “light” and “illumination.” Noguchi described Akari as “a work of art that brings light and life into a room.” To this day, the 1A remains one of the most popular and iconic models in the Akari collection.

The Akari lights are handcrafted of bamboo ribbing and translucent washi paper that is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Isamu Noguchi has compared the light of Akari to sunlight filtered through traditional shōji paper doors – the light sculptures create a warm glow and pleasant ambience. According to Noguchi, "All that you require to start a home are a room, a tatami, and Akari.”

NZ certified electrical fitting, suitable for AU/NZ use.

Pre-order with 2-4 weeks lead time.