Designer:
Alvar Aalto
Year: 1953
Hand-riveted, white painted louvered steel shade
Ceiling mounted, no light fixture plug
Diameter 46 cm
3 x 11W, E27 (compact fluorescent)
3 x 60W, E27 (incandescent)
The initial model of this lamp was created when Aalto was designing the lighting for the National Pensions Institute (Alvar Aalto 1953–1956). The timeless and elegant design is popular as a light fitting in both public buildings and homes.