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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF2-33N Light
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
version manufactured by Ozeki & co in Japan.
Rice paper, enameled metal. Retains manufacturer's original
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 31N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Designed and manufactured in Japan, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of monumental Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-31N by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, model BB3-55A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
., seamlessly fuses traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modernist design. Made from washi paper and bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3A Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufactured in Japan, circa 1950s. Rice paper and enameled metal. Retains original sun/ moon stamp. Comes with
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture / Floor Lamp, model BB3-55DD
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
paper (mino) produced in Gifu, Japan by the Ozeki company, he created a range of floor lamps under the
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cloud Light
By Yuri Kinoshita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale hand made Japanese paper woven light, called Nagagumo . Can be made in custom sizes
Category
20th Century Japonisme Lanterns
Materials
Wire
$3,680
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 7A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K.
Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi "Akari Light Sculpture" 1AY Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
"Akari Light Sculpture" model 1AY designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Original vintage manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp from the 1960s. Bamboo pole and iron rock form base. The paper shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 39 extra large lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Japan, the paper lanterns are a blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N With Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akari light sculpture, model 32N with sculpted Ligurian stone base.
Japan & Italy c. 1977.
Hand-made
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
Vintage Akari 1P Light Sculpture Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 1P table lamp. Washi paper shade supported by metal
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Isamu Noguchi lighting, vintage 33n of the Akari series.
What was left of the dead stock.
A tag from the time is also included.
This is one of Akari's early vintage pieces in good...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N with Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akari light sculpture, model 32N with sculpted Ligurian stone base.
Japan & Italy c. 1977.
Hand-made
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Akari Model 1A Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu Noguchi
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Akari Light Sculpture model L3 designed by Isamu Noguchi. This is a vintage, used model from an
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 22n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, 1980s
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Akari was designed by Isamu Noguchi.
This was made in the 1980s.
The package comes with.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Manufactured in Japan, 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
still produced, and handmade, in the same factory in Gifu, Japan. This vintage pair is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 6a with Kanji Patterns
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture with screen-printed kanji patterns. Model 6A
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model BB2/20A, Globe Bamboo Stand
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
what is now the 45A and 55A.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Washi paper, bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Cculpture, Model BB2/20A Globe w Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
what is now the 45A and 55A.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Washi paper, bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5
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By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very rare Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture in it's original box. Very rare as it has
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Swedish 1950s Floor Lamp in the Manner of Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
patina and shade with redone Japanese silk paper shade. String light switch in working order. New
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Panzer Mast
Sculptural lamp by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Material Washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps
Materials
Paper
The Destruction of Job
s Sons - Etching by William Blake - 1825 (1826)
By William Blake
Located in Roma, IT
paper).
Light display browning. The impression is slightly faded on the lower margin. Excellent overall
Category
1820s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
Old Japanese Basket Made of Bamboo and Japanese Paper / Meiji Era Farming Tools
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I think it was a basket made in the Meiji era.
It is woven from bamboo and then Japanese paper is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp/light
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print Girl with Candle Light Flame
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Model 9A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
workshop, a traditional family-owned company, based in Gifu Japan.
The floor light is singed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell
By Andrew Stansell
Located in Wainscott, NY
Light fixture and paper lantern by Andrew Stansell, intersect - a Japanese paper and steel armature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Contemporary Art by Ekuni Fusako - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-L10 Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture / large floor lamp known as Model UF4-L10 designed by Isamu Noguchi
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 10A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 16A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Model BB3-33S Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari Light Sculpture / Floor Lamp known as Model BB3-33S designed by Isamu Noguchi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Paper Light Sculpture Table Lamp Model UF1-XN 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
A vintage model UF1-XN Akari light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi circa 1970s
Iconic design
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Light in the Forest, Unicorn
By Minako Asakura
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic, watercolour, crayon & pencils on paper framed with a Passe-Partout, signed on reverse
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Rabbits, Light in the Forest 2
By Minako Asakura
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & watercolour on marouflaged paper with wooden panel
Minako Asakura is a Japanese artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel
Akari Light by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hanging round Akari lighting sculpture and lantern, handcrafted from washi paper and bamboo
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Akari Light by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hanging round Akari lighting sculpture and lantern, handcrafted from washi paper and bamboo
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Hanging Light
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging light, Model #UF4-L10
This rare original lamp from the 1970s is sold with the original box
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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Japanese Paper Light For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese paper light for your home. Each Japanese paper light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and bamboo. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage Japanese paper light now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese paper light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese paper light bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Japanese paper light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki
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Prices for a Japanese paper light start at $355 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,468.
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