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A808 | Floor lamp By Artek
Designer: Alvar Aalto
Manufacture year: 1955
Type: Floor lamp
The hand-turned shade of this elegant floor light is made of delicate, lacquered metal strips that prevent glare by diffusing light evenly. The strips form concentric circles of increasing size that combine to form an inverted bowl shape. The slender angled neck has a polished brass collar that contrasts appealingly with the stand’s black leather finish, which is hand-sewn in Finland. The light was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute in Helsinki. Base and stand: Steel, covered with black leather Tube: Polished brass Shade: Hand-spun steel, Hand-spun brass Schuko plug, black plastic cable, length 2.5m 220-240V, 50/ 60 Hz DRR-..-E27 max. 12W appliance class I, IP20 This luminaire is compatible with bulbs of the energy classes: A to G Floor Light A808 is available with a white lacquered or polished brass shade.