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How are Noguchi lamps made?
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Noguchi 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 1A Table Lamp in Yellow and White
By Gemini G.E.L., Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage model 1A light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi
Manufactured by Ozeki and Co
Designed in 1954
Akari-Gemini edition circa 1980's
Washi paper and bamboo shade with modernis...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display.
The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Hig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,258 Sale Price
20% Off
Isamu Noguchi 1st Edition Table table. Model 22n. Made in Gifu. Washi & Bambo
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in 1951
Height: 43 1/2 / Diameter : ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp No. 9 for Knoll
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi tripod table lamp composed of cherry and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl. Designed in 1947 and produced by Knoll as model no. 9. A strikingly clean example of this icon...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Cherry
Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Skokie, IL
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Akari / Ozeki & Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S USA/Japan. More recent production dating to the 2000s.
Materials: bamboo, washi paper, cast iron...
Category
2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
