Artek Pendant Light A201

PENDANT LIGHT A201

PENDANT LIGHT A201

Designed by Alvar Aalto

Pendant Light A201 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1952 for the library of Säynätsalo Town Hall in central Finland. Composed of formed sheet steel, Pendant Light A201 possesses a sculptural presence; its beauty can be appreciated whether switched on or off.

Artek Pendant Light A201

The light exiting the lower and upper part of the shade creates a beautiful halo, typical to Aalto who sought to make artificial light as indirect and soft as possible. The A201 is available in standard white with brass details.

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.

Artek Pendant Light A201

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

SHADE & RING

- Shade Powder Coated
- Ring Brass-Plated

SOCKET 

E27

CABLE 

White Plastic

MATERIAL

Steel

DESIGNER

Alvar Aalto

LIGHT 

The perforated ring is designed to diffuse light and prevent glare

Artek Pendant Light A201

CLASS  

Appliance class ii

FEATURE

Comfortable

WATTAGE 

Max. 12 W

FREQUENCY  

50-60 hz

CERTIFICATION  

IP20

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT 

Indirect

COMPATIBLE

This light is compatible with bulbs

SWITCHED  

Pendant Light A201´s beauty can be appreciated whether switched on or off

DIMENSIONS

- Lamp Height : 20 cm
- Cable Length : 250 cm
- Ceiling Cup Height : 12 cm, 29 cm

Artek Pendant Light A201

VOLTAGE 

220-240V

USE

Interior

ENERGY CLASSES 

A++ to E

LENGTH 

2.5 m