Vitra

Vitra Akari 45X Suspension Light

Vitra Akari 45X Suspension Light

Name: Vitra Akari 45X Suspension Light
Brand: Vitra
SKU: 6338-VITRA-STK
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

£425 inc. VAT

The iconic Akari 45X light from Vitra was first designed in the early 1950s by American/Japanese artist Isamu Noguchi.

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Reasons to buy

Made to order in approx. 5 weeks

Shipping to UK from £8.50

Quantity

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Dimensions
Height: 43cm x Width: 43cm x Depth: 43cm

Materials & finishes
Lampshade made from shoji paper with bamboo ribbing. Painted steel wire frame. Includes ceiling cap and cord.

Bulb (not included)
All Akari lamps have an E27/230V screw base. We recommend the use of energy-saving bulbs designed with a maximum output of 5W to 20W and 2700K light colour.

IP20 Rated.

Please note this product is CE-approved only and should only be used in countries that follow and accept this standard. If it is used elsewhere it will be at the customer’s sole risk, responsibility and liability.

This item is made to order especially for you, using the finest materials and craftsmanship. The lead time is for your guidance & can be subject to change. A small number of our brands participate in a biannual seasonal shutdown, which in some cases, can affect lead times.

For further information please give us a call on 0114 243 3000 or visit our made to order page or our help and advice page.

We offer the following UK delivery options:

- Standard delivery provided by DPD - This is for small/medium, non-fragile items.
- Standard delivery (‘Deliver to Door’) provided by Atlas of London - For all large items plus fragile small/medium items under 20kg in weight that require extra protection on delivery without needing assembly.
- ‘White-glove delivery’ provided by Atlas of London – This is our recommended service for all large items that require assembly and packaging removal(*). Please visit our white-glove delivery page for more information about this service.
If you are local to Sheffield we also offer a collection service from our warehouse based in S9.

Please see our delivery page for all the information you’ll need about our various delivery services and what you can expect.

Story

During Noguchi’s design process, a total of over 100 hand-made Shoji-paper models for his lighting collection were created. Noguchi chose the name ‘akari’, as this word connotes brightness and light in his native Japanese.

Discover our full Vitra Akari light collection, which remains handmade in Japan to this day.