---
title: "Akari Yp1"
url: "https://vizzzio.com/product/akari-yp1-pendant-lamp-vitra/"
description: "Akari pendant lamp: handcrafted from traditional washi paper for weightless luminosity. Unique, cultural design."
date: 2025-03-09
modified: 2025-06-18
language: en-US
type: product
product_brand: ["Vitra"]
product_cat: ["Pendant lights"]
product_tag: ["Modern pendant lamps"]
pa_collection: ["Akari light sculptures"]
pa_designer: ["Isamu Noguchi"]
availability: "On backorder"
brand: "Vitra"
---

# Akari Yp1

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## Blog

pendant lamp

SKU: Categories: [Pendant lights](https://vizzzio.com/product-category/interior-lighting/pendant-lamps/)On order: 16/18 weeks

##### About Blog

Make a statement in your home with the exquisite Akari Yp1 pendant lamp from the renowned Akari light sculptures collection designed by Isamu Noguchi. This modern piece is crafted from Japanese paper, creating a delicate and ethereal lighting effect that will transform any space. The direct-indirect light emitted by the lamp adds a warm and inviting ambiance to your room, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere.

Isamu Noguchi’s Akari light sculptures are a true testament to his artistic vision and craftsmanship, blending traditional Japanese paper-making techniques with contemporary design. The name ‘akari’ itself means ‘light’ in Japanese, highlighting the luminescent quality of these stunning creations.

Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Gifu, Japan, each Akari Yp1 pendant lamp is a unique work of art that exudes elegance and sophistication. The process of creating these lamps involves stretching bamboo bars across wooden frames, then meticulously applying washi paper to create the signature sculptural shape.

Whether you’re looking to illuminate a dining room, living room, or bedroom, the Akari Yp1 pendant lamp is sure to make a statement in any setting. Add a touch of modern elegance to your home with this exquisite piece that combines form and function in perfect harmony.

Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of the Akari Yp1 pendant lamp in your own home. Request the price today and elevate your interior design with this stunning piece from the Akari light sculptures collection.

Tags: [Modern pendant lamps](https://vizzzio.com/product-tag/modern-pendant-lamps/)

### Attributtes:

| Collection | [Akari light sculptures](https://vizzzio.com/collection/akari-light-sculptures/) |
| --- | --- |
| Designer | [Isamu Noguchi](https://vizzzio.com/designer/isamu-noguchi/) |
| Product year | 1951 |
| Style | Modern |
| Materials | Japanese Paper |
| Country | Switzerland |

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