Artek
Pendant Light A333 “Turnip“
Pendant Light A333 “Turnip“
Alvar Aalto, 1933
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Description
The A333, known as the “Turnip” for its organic shape, combines elegance with simplicity to stunning effect. When in use, light emerges through the circular recesses near the top of the lampshade, serving to emphasise the pendant light’s rounded form. “Turnip” was created for the National Pensions Institute building in Helsinki.
Details
Made In: China
Material Descriptions
- White plastic cable, length 2,5 m
- 220-240V, 50/ 60 Hz
- DRR-..-E27 max. 12W
- appliance class II, IP20
- This luminaire is compatible with bulbs of the energy classes: A to G
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Shade: Hand-spun steel
- Ring: Steel
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Designer
Alvar Aalto, 1933
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as "branches of the tree whose trunk is architecture."
Brand
Founded in Helsinki in 1935 by four young idealists. Furthermore, they are Alvar and Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, and Nils-Gustav Hahl. Their goal was to sell furniture and to promote a modern culture of living by exhibitions and other educational means.
In keeping with the radical spirit of its founders, Artek today remains an innovative player in the world of modern design. Besides, they developing new products at the intersection of design, architecture, and art!
The Artek collection consists of furniture, lighting, and measurement accessories designed by Finnish masters and leading international designers. Besides, it stands for clarity, functionality, and poetic simplicity.
