Artek Floor Light A808
FLOOR LIGHT A808
FLOOR LIGHT A808
Designed by Alvar Aalto
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.
DESIGNER
ALVAR AALTO
Magus of the North
Recognised today as one of the great masters of modern architecture, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was born in Kuortane, Finland.
During a long and prolific career, Aalto designed buildings for almost all key public institutions, as well as standardised housing and private homes. One of the co-founders of Artek, Aalto left a legacy with lasting resonance.
Aalto’s architecture is distinctively Finnish, strongly individual, and marked by a warm humanity. His buildings derive their aesthetic character from their dynamic relationship with their natural surroundings, their human scale, superbly executed details, unique treatment of materials, and ingenious use of lighting.
Aalto began designing furnishings as a natural extension of his architectural thinking. His first modern piece of furniture was created in 1931-32 for the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. Artek was set up in 1935 to market and sell his and his wife Aino’s furniture, lighting, and textiles, particularly on international markets.
Through his innovations in form and line, Alvar Aalto’s name has also become important in the history of design. In fact, Aalto first achieved fame in Continental Europe as a furniture designer, and only later as an architect.
His contribution to furniture design was among his foremost achievements in its own right. Aalto’s furniture and lighting form the heart of the Artek range.
INFORMATION
TUBE
Brass
VOLTAGE
220-240V
DETAIL
The hand-turned shade of the Floor Light A808 is made of lacquered metal strips that prevent glare by diffusing light evenly
COMPATIBLE
This light is compatible with bulbs
CABLE
Black Plastic Cable
PLUG
Schuko Plug
MATERIAL
Steel
FEATURE
Comfortable
CERTIFICATION
IP20
ENERGY CLASSES
A++, A+, A, B, C, D, E
FREQUENCY
50 hz
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 163 cm (64¼")
- Width : 40 cm (15¾")
- Height : 64 1/4 Inch
- Width : 15 ¾ Inch
DOWNLOAD
↓ User Instruction
↓ User Instruction JP
↓ Factsheet
↓ Artek Declaration of Conformity CE 2018
DESIGNER
Alvar Aalto
CLASS
Appliance class I
PRODUCT TYPE
Floor Light
BRAND
Artek
BASE AND STAND
- Steel
- Covered with leather
SHADE
- Hand-spun steel
- Hand-spun brass
WATTAGE
Max. 100 W
SOCKET
E27
LENGTH
2.5 m
USE
Interior
VARIANTS
- Floor Light A808
- Tube : Brass, Polished
- Base And Stand : Leather, Black
