Artek’s A811 floor lamp is a well-balanced combination of different colors and materials: its leg features nickel-plated brass and black leather, and the shade is made of thin, layered metal strips that provide a smooth and warm light. A811 was designed by Alvar Aalto and released in 1965. Its appearance is similar to the lighting collection that Aalto designed in the 1950s for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki, and its timeless elegance will easily complement modern homes and public spaces, too.