About Yamagiwa

The Art Of Lighting

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Yamagiwa, founded in 1923, is the leading Japanese manufacturer of lighting with its Japanese precision and innovative design, by collaborating with acclaimed international designers and architects. Under the tagline of “The Art of Lighting,” Yamagiwa has been manifesting beautiful living surroundings and providing unrivaled value to the society through lighting.

For 100 years of creating a timeless design and aethetic quality of lighting with Japanese craftsmanship,Yamagiwa has been manifesting beautiful living surroundings and unrivaled value to the society through “The Art of Lighting.”

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Japan is known for the quality of its traditional handiwork and artistry. Yamagiwa has been creating a timeless design and the aesthetic quality of lighting with Japanese craftsmanship since 1923. The products are made by traditional Japanese craftsmen throughout the process under the tagline “The Art of Lighting.”

Meet The Designer

Frank Lloyd Wright

A legendary American architect of the twentieth century. He is the pioneer of modern architecture who created a philosophy of organic architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is one of the most legendary figures in American architecture of the twentieth century. He was recognised in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects as “the greatest American architect of all the time.”

He designed more than 1,000 structures in his 70 years career.

Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009), a Swedish interior and furniture designer, born in Gotland, Sweden, is known for his glare-free lighting fixtures inspired by the idea of “Organic Modern” of Poul Henningsen and Alvar Aalto. He started designing at the age of 18 and later, he graduated as an architect in Göteborg. He began as an assistant to Carl Malmsten and Werner West known as the master of interior design.

Timeless lighting crafted by Japanese artisans since 1923.

When innovative ideas from collaboration with world-renowned architects and designers integrate the craftsmanship, the quality products are brought to life.

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