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Aino Aalto 'Ama 500' Pendant Light, 1940s

Creator: Valaistustyö -Aino Aalto
Offered by: Two Enlighten Los Angeles, LLC

Description
Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' pendant light, 1940s. Executed in enameled aluminum and brass for Valaistustyö Ky Finland, circa 1941. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to fixture: Valaistustyo AMA 500.
Literature: Alvar & Aino Aalto design: Collection Bischofberger, Kellein, pg. 174

Price per lamp. 1 lamp available.

Aino Maria Marsio-Aalto was a finnish architect and a key innovator of Scandinavian Modern design. The co-founder of the legendary design brand Artek, she energetically collaborated with her more famous husband Alvar Aalto on many of its most iconic designs.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to fixture: Valaistustyo AMA 500.
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Enameled Aluminum, Brass
Condition:	Fair. Updated wiring for US electrical; accommodates a medium base 60 watt max incandescent bulb (higher with LED); original white cord and custom brass canopy to mount over standard American j-box. Some wear and losses noted only for accuracy
Creation Date:	1941
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	V1043
Incollect Reference #:	281697

Dimensions

H.	36 in;	Diam.	12.25 in;
H.	91.44 cm;	Diam.	31.12 cm;

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