Artek - A808 floor lamp

Artek 808 Floor Lamp - Alvar Aalto 1955/1956.

The Artek's A808 floor lamp is a balanced combination of different colors and materials: the leg is made of polished brass and black leather and the shade is made of thin, layered brass strips that give a smooth and warm light.

Alvar Aalto designed the A808 lamp for the National Pension Institute of Helsinki in 1955, and its timeless elegance will also easily complement modern homes and public spaces today.

Material: shade = polished brass, base = leather clad steel and polished brass
Color: brass, black
Diameter: 40 cm. Height: 163 cm.
Fitting: E27
Light source: 13-16W LED (not included)
Cable length: 250 cm.
Cable color: black
Cable material: plastic
Integrated switch: Yes

About the designer:

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. In 1921, Alvar Aalto obtained the degree of architecture at the Technical Institute of Helsinki and his career as an architect began.

One of the most important works he received was the planning of the tuberculosis sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. This project also marked the start of Aalto's career as a furniture designer - in fact, this was the first building planned by Aalto and fully furnished with furniture designed by Aalto itself - including the lighting.

Other important projects that Alvar Aalto has completed are the Viipuri city library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the Finnish pavilions for the 1937 world exhibitions in Paris and 1939 in New York.