$2,246
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamp By Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1980s
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Akari model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Steel
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 1N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi 1N Akari Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Akari lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi. The timeless Noguchi design provides a sculptural
Pair of Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N table lamps. This beautiful pair of vintage table lamps
Metal
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Metal
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Metal
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Metal
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Akari Model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Paper
Akari Light Sculpture Lamp 1n by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from washi paper and bamboo ribs with
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 1N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Akari Model 1N Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Akari model 1N light sculptures by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi
Metal
Pair of Akari Model 1N Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Akari model 1N light sculptures by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi
Metal
Handcrafted Japanese Akari Lantern 1N Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted vintage Japanese Akari lantern 1N table lamp by Isamu Noguchi, circa 1980s. The
Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « 1N » by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black
Metal
Sold
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Table Lamp Akari 1N by Isamu Noguchi - Edition Ozeki & Co - Gifu
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Grenoble, FR
The Isamu Noguchi Akari lamp -inspired by the traditional Japanese paper lanterns- is one of the
Vintage Table Lamp Akari 1A by Isamu Noguchi, Edition Ozeki & Co - Gifu
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Grenoble, FR
other listing of another original early Akari lamp mod. 1N. (LU175924773953.) Free shipping.
$1,700 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Meer, VAN
De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s Directly from the first owner, this is an early 1970s De Sede DS-101 lounge chair in wonderfully patinated cognac leath...
Leather
Sold|$1,821
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Set of Dark Stained Wall Lamps by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Dark Stained Pine wood Wall Lamps designed by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo. * Pair (2) of wall lamps in dark stained pine wood with beige fa...
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Ridged Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of two elements of Murano glass, ridged and smoked, put together with a polished brass central band. Two lights per sconce.
Brass
1950s Italian Articulating Floor Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian Articulating Floor Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce An exceptional piece of 1950s lighting design executed in chromed steel that sits on a white marble base with black le...
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
A classic Italian design upholstered in Sky Blue cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke, a lovely soft velvet. The iconic Camaleonda units can be arranged in any position, with adaptable ba...
Metal
Sold|$4,459
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
21stC Cream Leather "Togo" Two Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. It is an extremely versatile modular sofa that can be ...
Leather, Foam
Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten Chrome "Saturno" Hanging Lamp, C. 1972
By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Saturno Chrome Honeycomb Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leutchen, Germany. Featuring reflective, rounded and vented chrome exterior rimmed rings with off white interior. Diffuse...
Chrome, Metal
$5,575 / set
H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of two seat cushions, and two backrests. The layout of the sofa mak...
Fabric
Three-Seater Sofa for Mobilgirgi by Mario Marenco, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding three-seater sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Walnut and leather. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Leather, Wood
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...
Fiberglass, Cherry
$26,719
H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Chapo, vintage desk model B40 in solid elm, circa 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elml. The desk is in good vintage condition. The feet can be moved around to fit your space. Th...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Cabinet Model 'R18' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, cabinet model 'R18', solid elm, France, 1960s This exquisitely crafted 'R18' cabinet combines a simplified yet complex design combined with nifty, solid construction d...
Elm
$20,096
H 14.18 in W 44.49 in D 44.49 in
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, Italy, circa 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb original Jumbo Coffee Table, in Italian marble, by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, Italy, 1960s. A good example of this table in very good condition. Ships worldwide.
Marble
Unavailable|$29,148
H 72.05 in W 88.98 in D 13.78 in
Antique Pierre Chapo 'B17B' bookcase in solid elm France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Genève, GE
A rare B17B wall unit, or bibliothèque, designed by Pierre Chapo. The shelving system was designed in 1967 where it was presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers. This robust and soli...
Elm
A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs — his chairs and tables as well as his timeless Akari lamp and other lighting fixtures — share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance.
Noguchi was born in Los Angeles to an American mother and Japanese father, and spent most of his childhood in Japan. He returned to the United States at age 13, went to high school in Indiana and enrolled at Columbia University to study medicine. At the same time, he took night courses in sculpture.
Within three months, Noguchi left college to pursue art full time. Noguchi was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1927 and traveled to Paris to work under Constantin Brancusi. It marked a turning point. Inspired by Brancusi, Noguchi embraced abstraction and began to sculpt in the expressive, rhythmic style that would be the hallmark of his work.
Once back in New York, Noguchi was introduced to design by what would become a lifelong collaboration creating sets for choreographer Martha Graham. His first industrial designs were in Bakelite: the sleek Measured Time kitchen timer created circa 1932, and his famed Zenith Radio Nurse intercom, from 1937.
Ten years later, Herman Miller introduced Noguchi’s now-iconic glass-topped coffee table with an articulated wooden base. His washi paper and bamboo Akari light sculptures, handmade in Japan, debuted in 1951. In the late 1950s, Noguchi designed for Knoll, creating such pieces as his dynamic Cyclone table and rocking stool.
For collectors, Noguchi’s furniture and lighting designs remain his most accessible work — they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.
Find vintage Isamu Noguchi floor lamps, table lamps, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.