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What is an Akari lamp?
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Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage unused model 21A Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Manufactured in Gifu Japan by Ozeki circa late 1970s
Handmade shade of washi paper over bamboo ribbing with sun and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Metal
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo / Iron Base
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 41S.
Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951, model 41S was designed in 1956. This is an early model, not sure of exact year but came o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Akari Model XP1 Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model XP1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / item
Isamu Noguchi for Akari light sculpture, model 10A
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Isamu Noguchi for Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A
Designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1952
Manufacturer: Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan / USA
Materials: Washi paper, enameled steel, bamboo, cane, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
