A110 Pendant Light brick red, Limited Edition

A110 Pendant Light "Hand Grenade" brick red.

The A110 "Hand Grenade" pendant lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a classic piece that creates soft, warm lighting. It was designed in 1952 for the building of the Finnish Association of Engineers. The pendant features a lacquered steel shade with a perforated brass ring, which diffuses the light and prevents glare. The A110 is well-suited for use over a dining table, in a bedroom, or in a living room, and works equally well as a standalone piece or in a series.

The elegant A110 pendant earned the nickname "Hand Grenade" due to its distinctive shape—reminiscent of a German "stick" grenade from the early 20th century.

Composed of a lacquered steel shade and an inner brass ring, the A110 "Hand Grenade" pendant casts warm, reflected light both upwards and downwards.

This designer lamp was first used at the Finnish Association of Engineers and in the council chamber of the Säynätsalo Town Hall.

The beauty of the lamp lies in its exceptionally simple form. It is composed of two cylinders, with light reflected upwards at the point where the two cylinders meet.

A limited edition of the A110 pendant is now available in a brick-red finish. This historic color, sourced from the Artek archives, gives the pendant a distinctive new look while preserving its timeless character.

The A110 pendant lamp has a height of 44 centimeters and a diameter of 16 centimeters; the cable is 250 centimeters long. The pendant lamp features a standard socket (1 x E27, max. 60W) and is compatible with bulbs in energy classes A++ through E.

Like many other lamps designed by Aalto, the A110 can be hung in a group, which creates an enhanced visual effect.

♠ This item is on display in our showroom.

About the designer:

Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) is arguably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921, he earned his degree in architecture from the Helsinki Institute of Technology and began his professional career. One of his most significant early commissions was the design of a tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. This project also marked the beginning of Aalto’s career as a furniture designer; it was, in fact, the first building he designed that was fully furnished with pieces of his own creation—including the lighting. Other notable projects completed by Alvar Aalto include the Viipuri Municipal Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré, and the Finnish pavilions for the 1937 Paris World’s Fair and the 1939 New York World’s Fair.