European Decorative Arts and Sculpture "Akari" Floor Lamp Made in United States, North and Central AmericaDesigned 1975 Designed by Isamu Noguchi, American, 1904 - 1988. Made by George Kovacs Lighting, Inc., New York, 1954 - present. Mulberry bark paper, bamboo, metal Currently not on view 1979-87-1a--d Gift of the artist, 1979 |
LabelThe sculptor Isamu Noguchi designed this lamp, one of a series inspired by traditional Japanese lanterns. He named the lamps akari, which means "the light of illumination" and "the essence of lightness." |
