Artek pendants by Alvar Aalto

Two of the best-known Artek pendants are by Alvar Aalto. Golden Bell A330S was created in 1936 for a restaurant in Helsinki and relaunched in 2007. The shade is made in one piece, which gives it soft, sculptural lines, and the grooves in the side give a concentrated light. It comes in black, white, brass and chrome. Hand Grenade A110 was designed in 1952 and gives a soft light upwards. It comes in black and white, with or without brass.

Beehive, Glass Bell and more

Beehive A331 is available in black and brass, white and brass, or white and chrome. Glass Bell A440 is a glass pendant, while A333 Turnip, AMA500 and JL341 add further shapes in white, some with brass details. A330S Golden Bell Brick Red/White is another colour option on the Golden Bell shape.

Kori pendants

Kori is a lighting series with a clear architectural form. The shade directs the light, so the lamp can give precise or soft light. Kori pendants are available in white as a basic pendant or with a Disc or a Dune shade.

Choosing an Artek pendant

Brass and chrome finishes suit a warm or a cool room, and white keeps the shade light. See also Artek for the full range, and combine the pendant with Artek floor lamps or Artek wall lights for a consistent look.