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Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 33N. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Glendale, CA

paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal

Rare Uchiwa "Yotsuba II" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
Rare Uchiwa "Yotsuba II" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M

Rare Uchiwa "Yotsuba II" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Warsaw, PL

, creating a warm and organic light effect. The natural bamboo fans are mounted on an iron frame and equipped

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Brûlé Chandelier by David Duncan, Twelve Light Chandelier
Bamboo Brûlé Chandelier by David Duncan, Twelve Light Chandelier

Bamboo Brûlé Chandelier by David Duncan, Twelve Light Chandelier

By David Duncan

Located in New York, NY

A twelve light, two-tiered faux bamboo chandelier. Featuring an intricately constructed cage

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection
Sculptural Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Sculptural Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Located in Denpasar, ID

emphasizes the natural flexibility, texture, and grain of the bamboo, resulting in a light, sculptural object

Category

2010s Balinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection
Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Located in Denpasar, ID

emphasizes the natural flexibility, texture, and grain of the bamboo, resulting in a light, sculptural object

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2010s Balinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection
Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Located in Denpasar, ID

emphasizes the natural flexibility, texture, and grain of the bamboo, resulting in a light, sculptural object

Category

2010s Balinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection
Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Located in Denpasar, ID

emphasizes the natural flexibility, texture, and grain of the bamboo, resulting in a light, sculptural object

Category

2010s Balinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection
Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Sculptural Organic Twisted Bamboo Pendant Light. Curated selection

Located in Denpasar, ID

emphasizes the natural flexibility, texture, and grain of the bamboo, resulting in a light, sculptural object

Category

2010s Balinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Blanc de Chine, Stylized Bamboo, 8 light Chandelier
Blanc de Chine, Stylized Bamboo, 8 light Chandelier

Blanc de Chine, Stylized Bamboo, 8 light Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

1960's Blanc de Chine, Italian Stylized Bamboo, 8 light Chandelier, completely restored, new wiring

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Red/Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal 9 Light Chandelier Bell
Red/Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal 9 Light Chandelier Bell

Red/Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal 9 Light Chandelier Bell

Located in New York, NY

Red and gilt faux bamboo metal nine light chandelier bell

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

washi paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Bamboo Pendant Light, 1970s Italian
Midcentury Bamboo Pendant Light, 1970s Italian

Midcentury Bamboo Pendant Light, 1970s Italian

Located in Chicago, IL

A midcentury bamboo pendant light. This pendant brings an understated, organic elegance. This has

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Mid Century Boho Rotan Fixture Bamboo Pendant Light
Vintage Mid Century Boho Rotan Fixture Bamboo Pendant Light

Vintage Mid Century Boho Rotan Fixture Bamboo Pendant Light

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

A big mid century bamboo pendant lamp. The 'boho' style light fixture has a nice decorative pattern

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Gilt Bamboo Birdcage Style Pendant Light
Italian Gilt Bamboo Birdcage Style Pendant Light

Italian Gilt Bamboo Birdcage Style Pendant Light

By Maison Baguès

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Italian gilt bamboo pendant light. "Made in Italy" tag on lower right corner. Newly

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Bamboo Circular Pendant Light
1970s Italian Bamboo Circular Pendant Light

1970s Italian Bamboo Circular Pendant Light

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in London, GB

A 1970s Italian bamboo circular pendant light with rope hanging cable and matching bamboo ceiling

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Bamboo Hanging Pendant Light
Midcentury French Bamboo Hanging Pendant Light

Midcentury French Bamboo Hanging Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A French midcentury bamboo hanging light of conical form, with bronze chain. Currently not

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Rattan Chandelier Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
Bamboo Rattan Chandelier Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s

Bamboo Rattan Chandelier Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful midcentury pendant lamp handcrafted in Italy. This lamp is a striking appearance in any

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Vintage Italian Bamboo and Raffia Pendant Light
Lovely Vintage Italian Bamboo and Raffia Pendant Light

Lovely Vintage Italian Bamboo and Raffia Pendant Light

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Very nice vintage 1980s Italian bamboo and raffia pendant light completely hand-woven. The rings of

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Raffia

Hikari Woven Pendant Light
Hikari Woven Pendant Light

Hikari Woven Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Quietly sophisticated, Japanese woven pendant light. In very good condition and works perfectly

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

A Twelve-Light Faux Bamboo Chandelier
A Twelve-Light Faux Bamboo Chandelier

A Twelve-Light Faux Bamboo Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A twelve-light two-tiered faux bamboo chandelier, in cage form by cross banded sections of faux

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Six Light Tole Faux-Bamboo Chandelier
Six Light Tole Faux-Bamboo Chandelier

Six Light Tole Faux-Bamboo Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Six Light Tole Faux-Bamboo Chandelier

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Gilt Metal Bamboo Light Fixture
Italian Gilt Metal Bamboo Light Fixture

Italian Gilt Metal Bamboo Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Six arm gilt faux bamboo chandelier. Includes chain and original canopy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Faux Gilt Bamboo Chinoiserie 10 Light Chandelier
Vintage Italian Faux Gilt Bamboo Chinoiserie 10 Light Chandelier

Vintage Italian Faux Gilt Bamboo Chinoiserie 10 Light Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A great vintage Italian chandelier in faux bamboo chinoiserie form, 10 light, pagoda style and

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Handmade Bell Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Handmade Bell Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Handmade Bell Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Valencia, VC

A beautiful handcrafted bamboo and rattan pendant light with geometric petal design- handmade in

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

6-Light Pagoda Style Silvered Bamboo Chandelier
6-Light Pagoda Style Silvered Bamboo Chandelier

6-Light Pagoda Style Silvered Bamboo Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

6-light Pagoda style silvered bamboo chandelier that is beautifully finished in silver gilt. The

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Metal Ten-Light Faux Custom Bamboo Chandelier
Polychrome Metal Ten-Light Faux Custom Bamboo Chandelier

Polychrome Metal Ten-Light Faux Custom Bamboo Chandelier

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This decorative metal faux bamboo custom ten-light chandelier is polychromed with a color

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Mid-20th Century American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier or Light Fixture
Vintage Italian Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier or Light Fixture

Vintage Italian Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier or Light Fixture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

In vogue mid century six light chandelier crafted in metal in a regency style with a bit of whimsy

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Three-Light Chandelier w/ Faux Bamboo Motif
Mid Century Three-Light Chandelier w/ Faux Bamboo Motif

Mid Century Three-Light Chandelier w/ Faux Bamboo Motif

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage chandelier with a white, faux bamboo frame with three lights in flower petal holders

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light Chandelier
Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light Chandelier

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light Chandelier

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Italian Bamboo Dome Pendant Chandelier. Good condition, ready to use. Newly wired with an

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Eight-Light Pagoda Chandeliers
A Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Eight-Light Pagoda Chandeliers

A Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Eight-Light Pagoda Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

An eight-light faux bamboo pagoda form chandelier with arms issuing from open fret frame. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy, 1960s
Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy, 1960s

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy, 1960s

Located in Naples, IT

Mushroom-shaped pendant lamp in rattan, pencil barrel and brass, Italy, 1960s. The domed lampshade

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1950s Maison Jansen Bagues Style Postwar Brass Bamboo 12 Light Chandelier
French 1950s Maison Jansen Bagues Style Postwar Brass Bamboo 12 Light Chandelier

French 1950s Maison Jansen Bagues Style Postwar Brass Bamboo 12 Light Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This amazing twelve light chandelier created with solid bamboo shaped brass, is of superb quality

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach
Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach

Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach. The Vintage Brass

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palm Beach Brass Palm Tree Leaf Leaves Faux Bamboo 8 Light Chandelier
Vintage Palm Beach Brass Palm Tree Leaf Leaves Faux Bamboo 8 Light Chandelier

Vintage Palm Beach Brass Palm Tree Leaf Leaves Faux Bamboo 8 Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage brass faux bamboo palm tree leaf leaves 8 light chandelier. Tested, working order. Original

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach
Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach

Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach is a stunning and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston - Lightolier Hanging Light
Gerald Thurston - Lightolier Hanging Light

Gerald Thurston - Lightolier Hanging Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, parchment 'skin', accordian pleated diffuser (plastic), on/off finial at center of pleats, bamboo details

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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 structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

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 structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version in immacula...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. New cord and black enamele...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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 structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from N...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from N...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

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 structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. This fixture has one socke...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Post Modern Ponti-Style 6-Light Chandelier
Post Modern Ponti-Style 6-Light Chandelier

Post Modern Ponti-Style 6-Light Chandelier

Located in North Miami, FL

and gold gilt brass. Whimsical mini-pagoda bamboo shades are included. Very stylish! Note: 42 inches

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany
20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany

20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany

By Ingo Maurer

Located in London, GB

Ceiling lamp "Uchiwa" by Ingo Maurer. Japanese paper and bamboo, Germany, 1973. Dimensions: H

Category

Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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Bamboo Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bamboo pendant light available at 1stDibs. A bamboo pendant light — often made from bamboo, metal and paper — can elevate any home. There are 49 variations of the antique or vintage bamboo pendant light you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bamboo pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bamboo pendant light, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bamboo pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ingo Maurer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bamboo Pendant Light?

A bamboo pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,272, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $12,060.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Bamboo Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.