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iconic Akari 23N Floor Lamp, an original light sculpture designed by acclaimed artist and designer Isamu Noguchi starting in 1951.Key Characteristics Materials: Handmade traditional Japanese washi paper stretched over a lightweight structural skeleton of bamboo ribbing, supported by a minimalistic, thin black painted steel rod base.Shape: A soft, organic teardrop or water-drop form that narrows toward the top open collar.Production: Authentic pieces continue to be handcrafted by the original manufacturer, Ozeki & Co., located in Gifu, Japan, utilizing ancestral lantern-making techniques.Aesthetics: The fibrous texture of the mulberry washi paper acts as a natural diffuser, filtering out direct lightbulb glare to cast a warm, effortless, and serene glow into mid-century modern or wabi-sabi themed living spaces. |
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