Available in a pair of distinctive configurations, the elegant Artek A808 floor lamp features a hand-turned shade which is made of delicate, lacquered metal strips. These layers combine to create a unique and distinctive finish, while its slender angled neck has a polished brass collar that contrasts with the stand's hand-sewn black leather finish. Equally at home in a myriad of environments, from minimalism to maximalist, the Artek A808 is an enduring favourite of design aficionados, and has remained a fixture on the interiors landscape ever since its introduction in 1956.
As one of the great architects and furniture designers of the 20th century, Finnish designer Alvar Aalto breathed life and warmth into modernism, placing emphasis on "organic" geometry; supple, natural materials; and a respect for human feeling.
Alvar Aalto's collection of mid-century furniture and lighting is produced exclusively by Scandinavian brand Artek including the iconic Artek 60 Stool.