Important note:
Delivery of Vitra Akari lamps to France is unfortunately not possible due to the licensing law. However, you can order the lamps through us and collect the goods yourself from our warehouse in Leipzig or from one of our showrooms. Our customer service will contact you after receiving your order.
Details
Product type | Table lamp |
Dimensions | ![]() Dimensions in mm Cable: 135 cm |
Material | Shade: Washi paper Structure: Bamboo/steel wire Legs: Steel wire, painted |
Manufacturing | |
Function & Properties | E27 fitting, max. 12 W |
Delivery includes | Power supply set, inclusive light bulb (energy class A++) included in delivery |
Assembly | Click for more information (ca. 0,8 MB).![]() |
Care | Protruding fibres (lint) are always possible and are normal. The lamp can be dusted with a feather duster. Never expose the lamp to oil or grease vapours as these can stain |
Certificates & Sustainability | Vitra conform to ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality management systems) ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems) |
Warranty | 24 months |
Product family | Akari ColleCtion![]() |
Datasheet | Click for more information (ca. 0,4 MB).![]() |
The Vitra Akari YA2 table lamp belongs to the Akari Light Sculptures collection, designed by the American-Japanese designer Isamu Noguchi in 1951. Noguchi found inspiration during a trip to Japan in the city of Gifu, which is known for making paper umbrellas and lanterns. Since then, more than 100 Akari table lamps, floor lamps and suspension lamps have been produced, in which the sculptural style of Noguchi is repeatedly expressed. The unique Vitra paper luminaires are traditionally hand-crafted from Washi paper and exude a pleasantly soft light and restrained lightness. Since 2002, Vitra has been working closely with the Isamu Noguchi Foundation, the manufacturer of the Akari lights. The signum in the form of sun and moon on each original Akari lamp guarantees its authenticity and uniqueness.

The sculptural Akari YA2 by Isamu Noguchi