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Style: Showa
Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of our most beautiful Yukimi solid granite stone lanterns in a classic exaggerated round top style, portable and convenient size 28" Tall.
Please view our video.
Attractive ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Stone, Granite
Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Andon lantern for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple candle an...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese Pair (2) "Sun Burst" Garden Lanterns
The first pair we have seen of this iconic design..........
This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculptures in a classic Japanese ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Andon lanterns set of 3 for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2
Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size.
These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
Category
20th Century Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$1,200 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition
First we have seen
Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height.
Weighs in at 10 pounds.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$360 Sale Price
68% Off
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022
Light house lovers delight.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue
This unusua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
73% Off
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Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
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Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition
Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door.
Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top.
An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals.
Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them.
Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions.
An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style
Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice.
Only one.
Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter
Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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H 10 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Small Japanese Antique Stone Lantern / 1868-1920 / Wabi-Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This small stone lantern is thought to have been made between the Meiji and Taisho periods. It's small enough to hold in one hand, yet possesses a solid weight and presence, evoking ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Lanterns
Materials
Stone
Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Opportunity
Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns.
Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$425 Sale Price
50% Off
H 12 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Tall Vintage Cement Japanese Pagoda Garden Statue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Tall cement 3 piece Japanese pagoda sculpture. An antique decorative garden artwork used to evoke a sense of tranquility and add a touch of A...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Lanterns
Materials
Cement
Antique Japanese brass hanging lantern/under-eaves lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
[Note] This item is sold as is, with no wiring installed. Voltage and plugs vary by country, so please have an electrician install the wiring yourself. While the item's category may ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Pair Double Pagoda Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find Pair (2) "double pagoda roof" form garden lanterns
Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof" motif.
Fine original used garden c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Sun Screen by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Stan Bitters sun screen made from strips of fired unglazed clay. Each strip is approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inch wide and they vary in length. The individ...
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2010s American Showa Lanterns
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Japanese Red Wall Lantern
2 Available
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Lanterns
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Japanese Tall Round Top Stone Lantern- one of a kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual handsome round top lantern in a contemporary design- first we have seen.
Please view our video.
A handsome and elegant smooth round top
form granite stone lantern with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Granite
Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Located in South Burlington, VT
Exquisite Hand Crafted Interior Lighting Lamp Emits Glow of Light
Japan, a finely hand carved and and crafted light lantern with exquisite details from the Showa period.
May be pl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship
Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12 inches tall.
This handsome Japanese over sized iron "Owl" is a special find and an a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Original Hand Painted Pineapple Holiday Welcome Lighting Lantern, Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Original Hand Painted "Welcoming" Light Lantern, Mint Condition
Unusual find- An old beautifully hand painted "welcome" motif lantern - the first old original hand painted exam...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Tall Mallard Duck Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a handsome example.
An exceptional sculpture with beautiful design and
just look at it sparkle at night!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Japanese Rare Old Eagle Lighting Lantern, Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Majestic Eagle Lantern
Last one.
Japan, this handsome quality "eagle" motif tea garden lantern is heavily cast and crafted for a lifetime!
In a convenient portable s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censer Lantern, signed Japan.
This handsome Japanese quality "Hook Nose" Owl" lantern is a special find and authentic work of art. It's un...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Bronze
Japanese Tall Orchid Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern was cast in a convenient yet substantial portable size.
May be ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD24), this set emanates the spiritual aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the cont...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pheasant form cast two part censer with its original gilt and green patina. Its pierced and perforated back is easily removeable to insert your favorite LED, candle, or incense. The green pheasant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan.
Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall.
This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Bronze Casting Hanging Lantern /Traditional Lighting/"type B"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bronze cast lantern made in the middle of the Showa period in Japan.
You can see that it is very finely decorated.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Bronze
Showa lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa lanterns made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $3,000 while the average work can sell for $190.
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