FLOOR LAMP A805

Designer: Alvar Aalto
Year: 1954

 

Hand-riveted, louvered steel shade
painted white

Base and stand covered with black leather, black plastic cable 250 cm
upper part polished brass
upper part nickel plated brass

White version:
Base and stand covered with white leather, white plastic cable 250 cm
upper part white painted brass 


20W, E27 (compact fluorescent)
100W, E27 (incandescent)


The shade of this lamp is made of thin painted metal strips that prevent glare by diffusing light evenly. The asymmetrical shape is reminiscent of an angel's wing – hence the nickname.