Sold|$2,850
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$1,750
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 33N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$7,000
AKARI 30n by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It is 30n of the akari series made by Isamu Noguchi. There is no package and the socket is new
Paper
Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Isamu Noguchi lighting, vintage 33n of the Akari series. What was left of the dead stock. A tag
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 39 extra large lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$8,800
Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 31N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Designed and manufactured in Japan, circa 1960s. Original metal and Mirogami paper from the inner bark of mulberry tree. Rewired for U.S. ...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi '1904-1988', Akari Suspension Model 33N, USA, circa 1970
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), Akari Suspension Model 33N, Washi paper, Edition Ozeki & Co, Ltd
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design Illuminate your space with
Bamboo
Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very rare Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture in it's original box. Very rare as it has
Wire
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "S" Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century Akari ceiling lamp pendant model "S" in paper and bamboo by Isamu
Bamboo, Paper
Early and Rare 19A Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 19A Akari lamp in good condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co
Metal
Early and Rare 19A Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 19A Akari lamp in good condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co
Metal
Early and Rare 21A Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
., Ltd. New old stock! Model 21A is a oval shaped pendant in the Akari series. This example features
Metal
Sold|$1,000
Vintage Akari Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Vintage Akari lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi. Shade is in very good condition with no tears. Minor
Metal
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi
Metal
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage unused model 21A Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan by
Bamboo, Paper
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi
Metal
Isamu Noguchi, Akari 50EN Pendant, Ozeki & Co Ltd, Japan 1955
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them – to reinvigorate the
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Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp Akari designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s. Mulberry bark paper
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Akari 55D Pendant Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Akari 55D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Paper
Sold|$17,600
Isamu Noguchi Akari series - Model A
Located in New York, NY
The Akari Series – Model A by Isamu Noguchi is a refined example of the artist’s vision to
Metal
Sold|$1,950
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$1,650
Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Akari YP1 pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$1,850
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$2,950
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$1,750
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70EN lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$1,950
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$1,650
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70EN lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$8,970
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 31N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Metal
Sold|$7,774
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Metal
Sold|$7,728
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp/light
Paper
Sold|$2,650
Large Noguchi Akari Lamp Model No 15A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari lamp model No 15A, designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Marked with
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$32,293
Isamu Noguchi Akari 120F, Ozeki, designed 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Grenoble, FR
Akari model “120F” by Isamu Noguchi. Original shade in washi & bamboo rims with structure in
Bamboo
Sold|$6,578
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Paper
Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' hanging Akari light sculpture. Suspension model D. A tribute to
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Large Original Noguchi Akari Lamp Model No 15A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
marking on the shade is the signature of an old original Akari example. The packing is marked with a
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling 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 Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling 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 Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling 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
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
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 Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Infuse your living space with timeless elegance using the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P
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Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously
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Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, very hard to find tall Akari E pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 16A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
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Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully and intricately designed and delicately constructed of handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, this original hanging light fixture/sculpture is stamped (with both red su...
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Rare Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Paper First Edition 75D Akari Japan Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp designed
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Paper First Edition Akari Japan Lamp circa 1950
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant Akari Lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi around 1950. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. Ltd. (Japan
Paper
Sold|$3,450
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Recent version in pristine condition. Akari Light Sculptures by
Iron
Sold|$20,931
Set for Fiona
By Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LU142725354003 Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A pendant lamp Item Ref LU142729538531 Pair of stools by Charlotte
Oval "Akari" Hanging Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, circa 1950
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning oval shaped "Akari" hanging lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, manufactured by Akari in
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Noguchi totem Floor Lamp with associated elements, 20th century
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
This floorlamp is a made-up piece created from an "akari" pendant lantern, model 36N (designed in
Vintage Akari 19A Lamp Shade by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 19A sculptural lamp (shade only). The globe shaped shade is in well preserved
Sold|$1,335
Akari Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Sold|$26,313
Isamu Noguchi Akari 18A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An extremely rare Akari model « 18A » by Isamu Noguchi A true museum piece only produced during
Metal
Sold|$5,501
Isamu Noguchi Akari V1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “V1” by Isamu Noguchi. Original shade in washi. tie in black lacquered metal
Metal
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.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.