How do you identify mid century lamps?

To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

Japanese Mid Century Lamp

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Mid Century Porcelain Moriage Decorated Lamp

H 12 in W 7 in D 7 in

Mid 20th Century Occupied Japan Figural Lamps - a Pair

Located in Canton, MA

Mid 20th Century occupied Japan figural lamps, a pair. A Pair of lamps made in the style of dresden

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Occupied Japan Figural Lamps - a Pair

H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Lamp

Located in Pomona, CA

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on brass

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Lamp

H 25 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

knowledge that has come from my many years as a professional photographer and a love for Mid-Century design

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp

H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Mid-century Glass Japanese Style Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

A mid-century glass table lamp features silver, Asian-influenced leaves, and grids motifs. The lamp

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Paper

Mid-century Glass Japanese Style Table Lamp

H 31 in Dm 24 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

This lamp flirts with your senses. It commands attention while gently balancing the energy of any

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp

H 40 in Dm 14 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

This lamp flirts with your senses. It commands attention while gently balancing the energy of any

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp

H 40 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Mid Century Tall Japanese Bronze Patinated Table Lamps

By James Mont

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Pair of tall patinated bronze table lamps. Fine castings of animals and Japanese symbols. Single

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Tall Japanese Bronze Patinated Table Lamps

H 35.5 in Dm 7.5 in

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

knowledge that has come from my many years as a professional photographer and a love for Mid-Century design

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp

H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Mid-Century Crackle Glaze Lamp, Original Fittings & Shade, Japan, circa 1950

Located in Chatham, ON

Extraordinary quality and design - Mid-Century Modern - crackle glaze ceramic lamp with original

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Linen, Hardwood

Mid-Century Crackle Glaze Lamp, Original Fittings & Shade, Japan, circa 1950

H 24 in Dm 16.25 in

Japan Mid-Century Floor Lamp Ghost 'Fantasma' by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972

By Shiro Kuramata, Yamagiwa

Located in MIlano, IT

Japan mid-century Floor lamp ghost (Fantasma) by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972. Floor lamp ghost

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japan Mid-Century Floor Lamp Ghost 'Fantasma' by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972

H 33.47 in Dm 38.98 in

Early Mid Century L4 Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co Japan 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early mid century floor lamp model "L4" in washi paper, metal and iron by Isamu

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Early Mid Century L4 Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co Japan 1950s

H 75.99 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

18th Century Japanese Imari vase / lamp, having wonderful bold colouring to the motif boarders and

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp

H 17.52 in Dm 12.21 in

Early Mid Century L4 Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co Japan 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early mid century floor lamp model "L4" in washi paper, metal and iron by Isamu

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Early Mid Century L4 Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co Japan 1950s

H 75.99 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Table Lamps and a Lidded Urn, Mid-20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Table Lamps, Mid 20th century. Later addition, a vase with lid, the same

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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Table Lamps and a Lidded Urn, Mid-20th Century

H 15.75 in Dm 9.06 in

Early Mid Century Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

Early and very rare table / desk lamp model "3X" designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Mid Century Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1950s

H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki & Co. Japan, 1960s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and metal base by Isamu Noguchi by

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki & Co. Japan, 1960s

H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Pair of Japanese Imari 19th Century Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of small mid 19th century Japanese vases, decorated throughout in the typical Imari

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Imari 19th Century Table Lamps

H 11.42 in Dm 7.68 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze & Champlevé Vase Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Japanese bronze & champlevé vase lamp. Archaic design. The vase made into a lamp

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Table Lamps

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze & Champlevé Vase Lamp

H 17 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps in the Japanese Taste, mid 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cast ceramic lamps with raised foliage and figurative designs mounted on tapered brass bases with

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps in the Japanese Taste, mid 20th century

H 25 in Dm 6.75 in

Ceramic Incised Bulbous Table Lamp with Japanese Swimming Fish Motif Mid-Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful hand crafted lamp with a pattern of swimming fish in a deeply incised method.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Incised Bulbous Table Lamp with Japanese Swimming Fish Motif Mid-Century

H 13 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Japanese-Inspired Two Light Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo

Located in Norwalk, CT

geometric motifs, this fabulous and rare floor lamp is a fascinating example of Japanese-inspired Mid

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Mid-20th Century European Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Japanese-Inspired Two Light Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo

H 62 in W 46 in D 13 in

Mid 20th Century Satsuma Table Lamp

Located in Canton, MA

Mid 20th century satsuma table lamp. Features a woman and man in ornate traditional robes, with

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Satsuma Table Lamp

H 17 in Dm 7 in

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s

H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Brass Japanese Pagoda Lamp by Westwood Industries

By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Attributed to Tony Paul. Wonderful design, Only one available.

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Brass Japanese Pagoda Lamp by Westwood Industries

H 31 in Dm 7 in

Mid-Century Chinese Pewter and Brass Vase Table Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Mid Century Modern Chinese pewter and brass vase table lamp. Features a square pewter bodied vase

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Pewter, Brass

Mid-Century Chinese Pewter and Brass Vase Table Lamp

H 34 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Lotus Flower Table Lamp

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout mid century Japanese table lamp having hand carved wood lotus leaves and flowers with a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

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Bronze

Japanese Lotus Flower Table Lamp

H 40 in W 21 in D 14 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquer Basket Mounted as a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Early Japanese red lacquer basket mounted as a lamp Measures: 17.5" x 17.5" x 46" Weighs: 13

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

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Rattan, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquer Basket Mounted as a Lamp

H 46 in Dm 17.5 in

Bronze 19th Century Archaic Meiji Period Japanese Table Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

. It is similar to the mid-century lamps produced 100 years later, but apart, older than those mid-20th

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze 19th Century Archaic Meiji Period Japanese Table Lamp

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H 44 in W 6 in D 6 in

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Lacquered Table Lamps, c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stunning pair of mid 20th Century Japanese table lamps in a traditional black lacquered finish

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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Lacquered Table Lamps, c.1960

H 23.63 in Dm 6.7 in

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Cordova, SC

Super cool vintage Lightolier desk lamp. It’s perfect for the mid-century modern office! Sleek

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

H 15 in W 18.25 in D 8 in

Chinoiserie Black Japanned Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A black Japanned Chinoiserie table lamp. The urn shaped vase has a metal cap and is exquisitely

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Black Japanned Table Lamp

H 17 in Dm 6.5 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp

H 27.56 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 33N Pendant Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ceiling lamp, model 33N, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 33N Pendant Lamp

H 59.06 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Mid 20th Century Masquerade Bisque Figurine Lamps - a Pair

Located in Canton, MA

Mid 20th century masquerade bisque figurine lamps. A pair featuring a man and a woman in pastel

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Masquerade Bisque Figurine Lamps - a Pair

H 19.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of whimsical Japanese lantern table lamps. We had them sand blasted and powder-coated. The

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps

H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps

Located in Boynton Beach, FL

Pair of elegant porcelain lamps from Japan. Circa 1940s - 1950s. A glossy white vase. Adorned by

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps

H 29 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese Bronze Urn Vase Mounted as Table Lamp

By Leonard Foss

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Japanese bronze urn or vase featuring scenes of Phoenix's decorating the body. Twin

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japanese Bronze Urn Vase Mounted as Table Lamp

H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in

Desk Lamp from National Matsushita, Japan, 1960s

By National Matsushita

Located in Lisboa, PT

This desk lamp was designed and manufactured by National Matsushita, in Japan, during the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp from National Matsushita, Japan, 1960s

H 13.39 in W 7.09 in D 16.93 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

26A ceiling lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp

H 9.85 in Dm 17.72 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Akari 1A table Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Akari 1A lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. In good condition. Edition signed with stamped

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Akari 1A table Lamp

H 16.54 in Dm 10.24 in

Mid-Century Modern Asian Motif Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Japanese motif porcelain table lamp, circa 1940s. Turquoise and Green Japanese

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Asian Motif Porcelain Table Lamp

H 38 in W 12 in D 12 in

Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Japaneese Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s Telescopic adjustable desk lamp MINT!

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!

H 17 in W 4 in D 3 in

Mid-century Brass Floor Lamp by Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage brass floor lamp called 'Japanese' produced by famous Napako in former Czechoslovakia in

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century Brass Floor Lamp by Napako, 1960s

H 54.34 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Washi Paper Akari 3x Table Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table lamp, model 1X, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Washi Paper Akari 3x Table Lamp

H 14.57 in Dm 9.45 in

Pair Japanese Asian Bright Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Japanese vibrant monochrome yellow flattened ovoid shaped porcelain vase table lamps. The

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Japanese Asian Bright Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps

H 20.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

Pair Japanese Asian Bright Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of large Japanese vibrant yellow colored porcelain pot form shaped vases mounted on gilt

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Japanese Asian Bright Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps

H 20 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Japanese Asian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases mounted on giltwood bases, from the 50's possibly older

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Asian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps

H 22 in Dm 9 in

Mid-Century Red "Hebi" Adjustable Table Lamp, Valenti 1970s

By Isao Hosoe

Located in London, GB

For sale is this wonderfully playful Mid-Century red "Hebi" table lamp, attributed to Isao Hosoe

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Red "Hebi" Adjustable Table Lamp, Valenti 1970s

H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

1970's Adjustable Table Lamp by Sanyo, Japan

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Japan Made of plastic, chrome. 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb. Good original condition. US

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970's Adjustable Table Lamp by Sanyo, Japan

H 15.75 in W 5.52 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Kingston, NY

Mid-Century Modern mosaic porcelain table lamp in tones of teal with Japanese motif bronze foot and

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Porcelain Table Lamp

H 22 in Dm 7.5 in

Akari 20N Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, Japan - 1951

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Berlin, DE

slight discoloration, general age patina. Each lamp bears the signature at the bottom edge. The lamps

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari 20N Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, Japan - 1951

H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old table lamp made in Japan. This lamp is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi

H 28.75 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Pair Japanese 19th Century Ceramic Storage Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an unusual pair of lamps that have been created with antique 19th century Japanese storage

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Japanese 19th Century Ceramic Storage Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed

H 34 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Modernist Torii Arch Mixed-Media Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modernist arch mixed-media table lamp modeled after a Japanese Torii. The lamp is

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modernist Torii Arch Mixed-Media Table Lamp

H 16 in W 12 in D 4 in

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

Chinoiserie style paper and bamboo floor lamp made in the Japanese or Chinese style, possibly in Asia but also

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Elm

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp

H 39.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.

Located in Herentals, BE

The lamp base has an attractive Oriental-inspired drawing of Japanese cherry tree and a lovely

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.

H 24.41 in Dm 13.78 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Large Akari Bamboo Washi Paper Floor Lamp 22N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

22N table lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Large Akari Bamboo Washi Paper Floor Lamp 22N

H 25.01 in Dm 17.33 in

“Akari” Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fantastic “Akari” Floor Lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi and manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

“Akari” Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950

H 72.05 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Japanese Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Finish and Lucite Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese vintage table lamp from the mid 20th century, with crackled finish and lucite base

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Finish and Lucite Base

H 19.5 in Dm 8 in

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Japanese Mid Century Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese mid century lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, paper and bamboo, every Japanese mid century lamp was constructed with great care. Find 227 options for an antique or vintage Japanese mid century lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese mid century lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese mid century lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese mid century lamp over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Mid Century Lamp?

The average selling price for a Japanese mid century lamp at 1stDibs is $1,725, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $375,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Japanese Mid Century Lamp

How do you identify mid century lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

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