Noguchi 55a
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece
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Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model BB2/20A, Globe Bamboo Stand
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model BB2/20A.
Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951
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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
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model BB2/20A.
Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese materials to bring modern design to the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese materials to bring modern design to the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese materials to bring modern design to the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese materials to bring modern design to the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Early 10D Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
of light cast through handmade paper on a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese materials to bring modern design to the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Fifties Etagere from Bonbon shop in Paris for Exclusive Objects
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful iconic fifties eye catcher étagère for small eye catchers ! This display was decades in a
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H 90.56 in W 41.34 in D 24.41 in
Rare Early 1A Akari Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1952
Located in Echt, NL
Early 1A Akari table lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille White "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
as the first models.
Each lamp has a personal serial number and a specific certificate of
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 55.12 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Two Fixed Arms Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
lamp has a personal serial number and a specific “Certificate of Authenticity” when delivered
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Serge Mouille Black "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
techniques as the first models.
Each lamp has a personal serial number and a specific "Certificate of
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 55.12 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Two Fixed Arms Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
lamp has a personal serial number and a specific certificate of authenticity when delivered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Black "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
techniques as the first models.
Each lamp has a personal serial number and a specific “Certificate of
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 55.12 in
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By David Hare
Located in New York, NY
David Hare
Cronus Asleep in the Cave, 1971
Acrylic on linen
55 x 67 inches
“Freedom is what we
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Materials
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Serge Mouille Black "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
techniques as the first models.
Each lamp has a personal serial number and a specific "Certificate of
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 55.12 in
Serge Mouille Black "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
techniques as the first models.
Each lamp has a personal serial number and a specific "Certificate of
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 55.12 in
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By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Framed. Image size, 60"H x 55"L.
Duayne Hatchett was a visual artist whose work included prints
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Framed. Image size, 60"H x 55"L.
Duayne Hatchett was a visual artist whose work included prints
Category
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Materials
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Huge Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
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. Framed. Image size, 60"H x 55"L.
Duayne Hatchett was a visual artist whose work included prints
Category
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Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Huge Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Minimalist Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Framed. Image size, 60"H x 55"L.
Duayne Hatchett was a visual artist whose work included prints
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
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Kurt Østervig, Six Dining Chairs, Oak Frame and Light Beige Fabric, Denmark
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Isamu Noguchi 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
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Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A pendant lamp
Item Ref LU142729538531
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Noguchi 55a For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic noguchi 55a available at 1stDibs. Each noguchi 55a for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. If you’re shopping for a noguchi 55a, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer noguchi 55a, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right noguchi 55a, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one noguchi 55a that is appealing in its simplicity, but Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille and Isamu Noguchi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Noguchi 55a?
A noguchi 55a can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,624, while the lowest priced sells for $3,787 and the highest can go for as much as $16,231.
Questions About Noguchi 55a
- Where can I buy a Noguchi lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Noguchi’s iconic Akari Light Sculptures are available directly through Noguchi’s own shop. Vintage editions of the lamps are available online through many different retailers and platforms, including on 1stDibs. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is the Noguchi table stable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, the Noguchi table is stable due to the unique design of the base. Its two parts lock together, creating a tripod that ensures stability beneath the gleaming glass top while lending the table an open, weightless quality. In 1944, Isamu Noguchi created the first version of his classic coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, five years earlier. According to design lore, industrial designer, journalist and Herman Miller design director George Nelson visited Noguchi while working on an article titled “How to Make a Table” and found him at work on a prototype for the piece that would become the Noguchi coffee table, which was later produced by Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Noguchi tables.
- What does 55 on a ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024On a ring, what 55 means varies. If the ring has a large central stone or is set with multiple gemstones, 55 may mean that the stone or stones have a weight of 55 carats. Alternatively, 55 may mark a foreign ring size. In European standard jewelry sizes, a 55 is between a U.S. 7 and a 7.5. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Noguchi table made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The Noguchi table is made out of wood and plate glass. A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance. Comprising just two materials, wood and glass, the coffee table is visually complex yet ingenious in its simplicity. Two interlocking, identical wood pieces act as the base of Noguchi’s design, and they’re covered with a glass top. Due to the base’s asymmetrical form, the table looks different from any angle — and the clear top ensures that no angle is ever obscured. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Isamu Noguchi tables.
- How are Noguchi lamps made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Noguchi lamps are made using the inner bark of a Mulberry tree. Washi paper is then cut into strips and glued onto both sides of the bamboo-ribbed framework. You’ll find a selection of Noguchi lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How can I tell real Noguchi?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to tell real Noguchi pieces depends on what they are. Most vintage Noguci furniture and lighting does not have a mark, and counterfeiters often reproduce them. As a result, it’s best to enlist the help of an experienced and licensed appraiser to determine authenticity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Noguchi furniture, decorative objects and lighting.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The signature on a Noguchi table is on the glass top, usually along an edge. On many pieces, the signature also appears on the underside of the base, along with the Herman Miller brand logo. Find a collection of Noguchi tables on 1stDibs.
- Who made the Noguchi table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Isamu Noguchi made the Noguchi table. The Japanese artist and designer created the Modernist glass-top table in 1947. Today, Herman Miller continues to manufacture tables based on his design. Shop a range of Noguchi tables from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a Noguchi table, first look for the signature of Isamu Noguchi on the table’s edge and base. Next, check the wood to see if it’s made of solid hardwood. Consult the brand’s website to compare exact proper dimensions since fakes will often be a little off. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted Noguchi furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original Noguchi table is made in four different color options: black, white oak, white ash and walnut. These color options apply to the base of the table, which is made of wood. The top is made of clear glass.The table was designed in 1948 by Isamu Noguchi for the legendary furniture maker Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Noguchi tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The right table to go with a Noguchi sofa is really a matter of preference. Noguchi’s own iconic coffee table is a common pairing for their freeform sofas. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Genuine Noguchi tables weigh around 155 pounds. An iconic style since the 1940s, new examples of Isamu Noguchi’s tables are available from a number of different vendors. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Noguchi furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The wooden base of Noguchi coffee tables are available in multiple finishes such as black, walnut and natural cherry for color matching with your floor. Placing a rug underneath the table will also change the color dynamic. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no one proper way to place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table. Your ideal placement will depend on the space you’re using and the chairs that you’ve chosen. In 1944, Noguchi created the first version of his classic glass-topped coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, a few years earlier. Legendary Michigan manufacturer Herman Miller began to produce the design in 1948. On 1stDibs, find a number of Isamu Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
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