A330S Pendant Lamp brick red, Limited Edition

A330S Pendant Lamp brick red.

The A330S pendant lamp is particularly well-suited for dining rooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1936 for the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki, the lamp caused a sensation at the Finnish pavilion during the 1937 Paris World’s Fair. The sculptural form of the fixture and its perforated lower edge create a beautiful light, complete with a crowning halo effect. The lamp is crafted from a single, hand-spun piece of metal.

Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1937, the lamp later became known as the "Golden Bell."

Alvar Aalto created this pendant specifically for the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki; the design is rooted in an ideology centered on humanity and nature.

The A330S pendant is fashioned from a single piece of brass, finished with a polished, clear-lacquered exterior. Its white-painted interior reflects a clean, pleasant light.

Lamp design was central to Alvar Aalto’s work—for him, lighting played a vital role in architecture. He viewed lamps as an integral part of the whole, a detail he sought to control down to the finest point.

Many of Aalto’s lamps were originally created for specific buildings.

The A330S pendant lamp is now available in a limited-edition "brick-red" color. Sourced from the Artek archives, this historic hue accentuates the lamp’s sculptural form.

Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 20 cm. ♠ This item is available to view 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 career as an architect.

One of his most significant 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; in fact, it was the first building he designed that was fully furnished with pieces created by Aalto himself—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.