Finland, 1950. Manufactured by Valaistinpaja Oy
Cast iron, brass, leather, white lacquered steel
Provided with manufacturer's label
T. Kellein, Alvar & Aino Aalto, Design Collection Bischofberger, Editions Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit, 2004; (similar model) p. 186
Manufactured by Valaistinpaja Oy in 1950 for the National Pensions Institute in Helsinki, the A805 Angel Wings floor lamp showcases a distinctive combination of curves and lines that reflect Alvar Aalto's unique interpretation of modernism. Its asymmetrical design, which inspired the lamp’s name, enables the piece to interact dynamically with light, evoking the organic forms found in nature.
W 52 x D 34,5 x H 174 cm W 20.47 x D 13.58 x H 68.5 in
