Artek
Alvar Aalto A330S "Golden Bell" Pendant
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- The Designer
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Nicknamed "Golden Bell," Pendant Light A330S has a sculptural quality that can be appreciated whether the light is switched on or off. Casting golden reflections, the perforated rim of Pendant Light A330S creates a memorable halo effect and prevents glare. Made from a single piece of brass or steel, the elegant "Golden Bell" was created by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the interior of The Savoy Restaurant, Helsinki in 1937 and went on to be shown in the Finnish Pavilion of the Paris World Expo the same year. The "Golden Bell" embodies Alvar Aaltoâ?s signature streamlined aesthetic, while the light it provides is both warm-toned and characteristically diffuse.
- Brand:Artek / Vitra
- Country: Made in Finland by Artek
- SKU: AK-291-003-21-FJ
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Material:
Shade: Hand-Spun Brass/Steel
Finishes: Polished Brass with White-Coated Inside, Chrome-Plated Steel with White-Coated Inside, White-Lacquered Steel with White-Coated Inside, Black-Lacquered Steel with White-Coated Inside, and Savory Version: Polished Unvarnished Brass with Raw Inside
Light Source (Bulb not included):
12W LED/E-26
Voltage: 110-120V
Mounting:
Cord Type: Black or White 2-conductor, 18 AWG Cord
Cord Length: 13' - Designer:Artek / Vitra
- Dimensions:Ø: 8", H: 8"

Aalto's unique aesthetic helped to define Finnish design as well as introduce it to a global audience. Aalto hallmarks include a harmonious relationship with nature, functionalism combined with beauty, excellent attention to details and an ingenious use of materials. Aalto's designs were already being exhibited internationally as early as the 1930s, including at New York's Museum of Modern Art. When Aalto premiered his "Savoy Vase" at the 1930 New York Worldâ?s Fair, it instantly caused a sensation with its dynamic wavy design that was as alive and fluid as the Finnish lakes that inspired it. The legendary vase is one of the world's most famous glass objects and remains a timeless staple for Iittala.

The name Artek is a synthesis of "art" and 'technology'—concepts central to the international modernist movement that came to prominence in the 1920s. It was Walter Gropius, a key proponent of modernism, who coined the motto 'art and technology—a new unity.' Technology was understood to include science and industrial production methods, while the conception of art extended beyond the fine arts to encompass architecture and design. Modernism aimed to achieve a fruitful union of these two spheres. This same aspiration guided the founders of Artek in their naming of the company.
The Artek collection consists of furniture, lighting, and accessories designed by Finnish masters and leading international designers. It stands for clarity, functionality, and poetic simplicity.
virta. - Creating innovative products and concepts with great designers is Vitra's essence. They are developed in Switzerland and installed worldwide by architects, companies and private users to build inspirational spaces for living, working and shopping as well as public areas. With its classics Vitra represents groundbreaking 20th century design. Today, in combining technical and conceptual expertise with the creativity of contemporary designers, Vitra seeks to continue pushing the boundaries of the design discipline. A family business for eighty years, Vitra believes in lasting relationships with customers, employees and designers, durable products, sustainable growth and the power of good design.