Designer:
Alvar Aalto
Year: 1954
Hand turned, white painted louvered steel
Base and stand covered with black leather, black plastic cable 2,5 m
upper part polished brass
upper part nickel plated brass
White version:
Base and stand covered with white leather, white plastic cable 2,5 m
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.