Uchiwa Chandelier

This extremely rare, exquisite pendant lamp, is a part of Ingo Maurer’s Uchiwa series, designed for Design M in 1974, which epitomizes the dynamic and innovating essence of 1970s design. Named ‘Hana I’, this ceiling light features six fans crafted from bamboo and rice paper, materials traditionally used in Japanese Uchiwa fans, lending the piece organic elegance. Each fan, delicately connected to the central bamboo fixture, creates an enchanting silhouette when illuminated. Light seeps gracefully through the rice paper and the cotton diffuser, casting soft, diffused radiance, while the bamboo elements cast intriguing shadows, thus creating an immersive lighting experience. The cotton fabric details add a tactile depth to the design, enhancing its whimsical nature. Due to the usage of these delicate materials, many of these light sculptures have been damaged or lost over the years. Therefore the ones remaining have become a unique find. This particular Lamp has small repairs and damage of the light bulbs to three of the fans in the rice paper, which are hardly visible when assembled. The height of the lamp is adjustable with the three small ropes, with which you can also straighten the lamps position when needed. Maurer’s ‘Hana...

Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The ‘Yotsuba' chandelier is only produced for one year which makes this piece incredibly rare. It is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper and hangs from three ropes which can be adjusted to alter the drop of the lamp. The chandelier consists of 4 fans which are interlocked and connected to each other by a split pin, when the lamp is lit the fans seem translucent which gives a beautiful effect. This specific pendant can also be used as a flush mount, the original metal parts for attaching it directly to the ceiling are included. Ingo Maurer’s interest in paper for lampshades was linked with his interest in Japan. From 1973-1975 he produced various lamps from traditional Japanese fans.     References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen...

Pair of iconic palm leaf 'uchiwa' suspension lamps by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s. 12 'Uchiwa' leaves fans each lamp. These iconic pendants consist of twelve fans made of natural palm leaf. Uchiwa leaves fans are positioned as a flower around a central stem in brass holding the bulb holder. These fans are inspired in 'Uchiwa', the Japanese traditional fan. The pendants hang from a black wire topped by a black metal canopy. The length of the wire can be adjusted to the desired height. Elegant from all sides. These hanging lights would be a nice Midcentury addition placed over a kitchen's table or a dining area in a beach house, country house or urban apartment. Also lovely to add a cool accent placed as bedroom chandeliers...

Ingo Maurer for Design M, chandelier, model 'Uchiwa', rice paper, bamboo, Germany, 1970s. This highly sought-after and rare chandelier by Ingo Maurer is designed for his own light...

Rare large Uchiwa Fan chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1975 This lamp is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. With cord the ...

Rare Uchiwa Ju-Yon chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany. This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. The ...

A wonderful and rare large 14 fan ‘Uchiwa Ju-Yon’ bamboo and Japanese rice paper Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany, 1970s. Ingo ...

A wonderful and rare large six fan ‘Uchiwa Hana’ bamboo and Japanese rice paper chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany, 1970s. Ingo Maurer’s in...

Large ‘Yotsuba’ chandelier in excellent condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The ‘Yotsuba' chandelier is only produced for one year. ...

Rare large ‘Uchiwa’ chandelier by Ingo Maurer in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany. This lamp is handmade from bamboo...

Small model Uchiwa chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Handmade from bamboo and paper, it hangs from one ca...

Large ‘Yotsuba’ chandelier in excellent condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The ‘Yotsuba' chandelier is only produced for one ...