The Maru pendant light by Ingo Maurer was created in 1980 and is characterized by an especially wide paper shade. The diffuser is made of Japanese paper, which is slightly crinkled as a deliberate artistic detail. Its shape is conical and devoid of superfluous details. The shade is closed with paper at the bottom, with a central hole allowing for a direct, downward directed light to escape. The overall lighting effect is one of diffuse, glarefree and pleasant light. The crinkled surface of the shade adds lively details and complexity to the appearance.