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Set of Sconces with Vintage Decoupage Rice Paper Walnut and Teak Wall Light
Located in Lomita, CA
decoupage with layers of leaves and rice paper encircled in geometric walnut tone rows. The leaves diffuse
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Paper, Teak

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan Ceiling Lamp in Lacquered Rice-Paper and Bamboo, 1970's
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
designed the Lighting at the U-Bahn station Westfriedhof in Munich.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Palmwood

Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
modern day Asian inspired gardens. During festivals and ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Max Kment Style Ebonized Floor Lamp with Tilt "Rice Hat" Camouflage Shade, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz, Max Kment
Located in Bainbridge, NY
camouflage style conical rice hat style with whipstitch wrapped 20D Parchment Shade, in Camouflage earthen
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Paper, Germany 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Berlin, DE
Japanese Uchiwa fans and made of Japanese rice paper. Ingo Maurer’s interest in paper for lampshades was
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Mid-19th Century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese Painting on Rice or Pith Paper. Gouache or opaque watercolor of a student
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Asian Tower Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
A vintage Asian square-shaped wooden floor lamp from the mid-20th century, with rice paper panels
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20th Century Asian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Asian Tower Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Asian Tower Floor Lamp
H 60.5 in W 12.25 in D 12 in
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
handcrafted fans. Made of bamboo, rice paper and black lacquered metal. Dimensions: Height 86.61" (220 cm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian Cast Brass Two Burner Oil Lamp, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
brass deflector shade with rice paper insert. Italian, circa 1800.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari 7A Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Ozeki & co in Japan. Rice paper, enameled metal. Retains manufacturer's original stamp, original box
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Akari 7A Table Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari 7A Table Lamp
H 24.02 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Very Large ‘Uchiwa’ Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 1977
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
for M design, Germany. This lamp was handmade in 1977 from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper
Category

20th Century German Japonisme Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Parchment Paper

1950s Jacques Adnet Style French Table Lamp France
By Hermès, Jacques Adnet, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chula Vista, CA
with rice paper. 20 tall x 14 diameter inches Presents with original patina. Preowned Unrestored
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model No. 014 is a one-of-a-kind art lamp featuring a vintage rice-paper shade constructed from an
Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

'Aloha' Bamboo Table Lamp with Coconut Base and Japanese Parasol Shade, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rice-paper shade constructed from an antique children's parasol manufactured in Japan, circa 1960, with
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF2-33N Light
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF2-33N Light
H 25.99 in Dm 15.75 in
Seattle 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Model No. 002 features a rice-paper shade constructed from a vintage souvenir parasol handed out at the
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Model No. 005 features a rice-paper shade constructed from a vintage souvenir children's parasol handed
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard screw bulb.  
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Foscarini Rituals 1 Ceiling Lamp White by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rituals ceiling lamps translate the luminous magic of oriental rice paper lanterns into items
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Ingo Maurer 'Uchiwa' Chandelier in Original box, Unused, Germany, 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Budapest, HU
seven overlapping leaf-shaped fans made of bamboo and beige-colored rice paper, secured with brass
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Rope, Paper

Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
, Germany. This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. The lamp consists of seven
Category

20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Rope

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Foscarini Rituals 3 Ceiling Lamp White by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rituals ceiling lamps translate the luminous magic of Oriental rice paper lanterns into items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
By ASEA, George Nakashima, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Rituals 2 Ceiling Lamp White by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rituals ceiling lamps translate the luminous magic of Oriental rice paper lanterns into items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Temde Floor Lamp in Teak and Fabric, Germany, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hellouw, NL
hood with rice paper on top. The lamp can be adjusted in two heights with a metal mechanism. On top the
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Brass and Alabaster Andon Table Lamp by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
alabaster panels replace the traditional rice paper. New design by Glustin Luminaires Price displayed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
rice paper. Brass fittings on the sides hold the large satin glass in place. Measurements are from the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
, Germany. This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. The lamp consists of seven
Category

20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Rope

Butterfly Floor Lamp Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
but also in the fabric in which they are made, which recalls the rice paper. The lamp is working and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Morchella Mushroom Lamp by Nate Hill
By Nate Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a pigmented paper-mache overlay. Shellacked rice paper fits inside the shade form. The effect is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
from thick solid brass interior covered in rice paper giving the light a diffused soft warm glow. The
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Melbourne, VIC
six fans crafted from bamboo and rice paper, materials traditionally used in Japanese Uchiwa fans
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Uchiwa Series Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Melbourne, VIC
and rice paper, this ceiling light radiates an air of natural sophistication and organic grandeur
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Stilnovo Style Chandelier in Brass and Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The piece takes on the motif of rice paper lanterns. Fabricated in Murano glass. Note: This piece has
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Turbo Pendant Lamp, Small, White, Alabaster White Glossy
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Berkeley, CA
inspiration for the lamp is the lightness of the Japanese rice paper transformed into a more durable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Turbo Pendant Lamp, Large, White, Alabaster White Glossy
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
inspiration for the lamp is the lightness of the Japanese rice paper transformed into a more durable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Glendale, CA
was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps, giving the pendant an airy lightness. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
the shade was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps, giving the pendant an airy lightness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Teardrop Light, Walnut stained Rattan
Located in Hudson, NY
of fish. Available with or without rice paper lining. A NEW COLLABORATION Tina West + Tucker
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Lights, Other Medium, Rice Paper

Votive lights ( Set of Three lamps ), Naturally finished Rattan
Located in Hudson, NY
of fish. Available with or without rice paper lining. NEW COLLABORATION Tina West + Tucker Robbins
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Rice Paper, Organic Material, Lights, Other Medium

Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century pair of Chinese portraits painted on rice or pith paper. An official of the Qing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

"Daughters of Atreus" Broadway Play Set Design Drawing American Modernism WPA
By Jo Mielziner
Located in New York, NY
. Graphite on paper, 1936. Initialed on lower right. The play opens October 14, 1936 at Broadway’s 44th
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1930s Performance Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Original Broadway Set Design Mid 20th Century American
By Jo Mielziner
Located in New York, NY
Jo Mielziner (1901 – 1976) "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," 7 ½ x 11 ½ inches. Pencil on paper. Label
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1950s Performance Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Rhapsody
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Rhapsody
H 12.5 in W 18.75 in
La Danse
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

La Danse
H 18.75 in W 12.5 in
Free Fall
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Release
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Dreams
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Dreams
H 12.5 in W 18.75 in
Into the Clouds
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Icarus Dreams
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Rapture
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Rapture
H 18.75 in W 12.5 in
Sanctum
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Sanctum
H 18.75 in W 12.5 in
Reflection II
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Chrysalis
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Journey
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Adieu
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Adieu
H 18.75 in W 12.5 in
Arabesque
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Ascent
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Ascent
H 18.75 in W 12.5 in
Reflection
By Rosanne Olson
Located in Hudson, NY
to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

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Rice Paper Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of rice paper lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of rice paper lighting — often made from metal, paper and bamboo — can elevate any home. Find 29 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of rice paper lighting now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of rice paper lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of rice paper lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Ingo Maurer, Tennant New York and M Design each produced at least one beautiful piece of rice paper lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rice Paper Lighting?

Prices for a piece of rice paper lighting start at $275 and top out at $34,500 with the average selling for $1,325.
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