This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 while looking for something that would create soft light .He travelled to Japan and met Tatsuo Shigeki, whose family had been making Uchiwa fans for generations. This period he produced various lamps from these traditional Japanese handcrafted fans. Made of bamboo, rice paper and black lacquered metal. Dimensions: Height 86.61" (220 cm) Width 38.58" (98 cm). This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.