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Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original
Category

1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940

Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940

H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in
Paper Lanterns
By David Salle
Located in New York, NY
Three-color solar plate intaglio on Somerset paper (Edition of 75 + 15 APs) Signed, dated, and
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Intaglio

Vintage Paper Lanterns

David Salle
Paper Lanterns, 1998

H 30 in W 22 in
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In
Category

1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940

Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940

H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
bamboo handle. The lantern is in good condition with some minor patination on the paper, as seen in the
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony

Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony

H 11.5 in W 10.6 in D 10.6 in
Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian hand-stitched parchment lanterns with a single interior light. Sold
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Parchment Paper

Vintage Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually

H 25 in Dm 18 in
A wooden lantern mold France 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This wooden lantern mold, originating from a former paper lantern manufacturing facility, is a
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1950s French Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Vintage A wooden lantern mold France 1950
A wooden lantern mold France 1950

A wooden lantern mold France 1950

H 16.15 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame. I
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q

H 58 in W 24 in D 24 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (washi paper, bamboo ribbing
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

H 15.75 in Dm 37.5 in
1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, this lovely small hanging light with TWO lights and original shades. The bamboo loop chain that connects the original bamboo canopy to the ...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Rope, Paper

Vintage 1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet

1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet

H 26 in W 17 in D 7 in
Pair of Large lanterns or Wall Lights opaline glass on black frames att to Raak
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
Raak, Holland circa 1960's. The lamps are Inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lanterns and are
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large lanterns or Wall Lights opaline glass on black frames att to Raak
Pair of Large lanterns or Wall Lights opaline glass on black frames att to Raak

Pair of Large lanterns or Wall Lights opaline glass on black frames att to Raak

H 20.48 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
years. Inspired by traditional Japanese chochin paper lanterns made of washi paper and bamboo, Noguchi
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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi
Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi

Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi

H 69.9 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Hermès Vintage Lantern Lock Cadenas Kelly Bag Charm Limited Edition 1991
By Hermès
Located in FR
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Padlock In shape of a Paper Lantern Made in France Made of non
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1990s French Vintage Paper Lanterns

Hermès Vintage Lantern Lock Cadenas Kelly Bag Charm Limited Edition 1991
Hermès Vintage Lantern Lock Cadenas Kelly Bag Charm Limited Edition 1991

Hermès Vintage Lantern Lock Cadenas Kelly Bag Charm Limited Edition 1991

H 3.7 in L 1.6 in
KAZUKI 3 Model Floor Lamp
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Toronto, CA
elasticized jersey fabric over a metal frame. Recalling East Asian paper lanterns, it has a serene presence
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

KAZUKI 3 Model Floor Lamp
KAZUKI 3 Model Floor Lamp

KAZUKI 3 Model Floor Lamp

H 63.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mauri Almari Style 1950's Mid-Century Brass Double Milk Glass Shade Sconce
By Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mauri Almari Style, 1950's wall sconce with two "paper lantern" shaped, textured milk
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mauri Almari Style 1950's Mid-Century Brass Double Milk Glass Shade Sconce
Mauri Almari Style 1950's Mid-Century Brass Double Milk Glass Shade Sconce

Mauri Almari Style 1950's Mid-Century Brass Double Milk Glass Shade Sconce

H 16.25 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
evolved over 35 years. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns made of washi paper and bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi

Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi

H 68.9 in Dm 21.66 in
“Rituals 1” Lamp by Ludovica E Roberto Palomba for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Austin, TX
lighting. Palomba’s series of “Rituals” lighting mimics Japanese rice paper lanterns while using all hand
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

“Rituals 1” Lamp by Ludovica E Roberto Palomba for Foscarini
“Rituals 1” Lamp by Ludovica E Roberto Palomba for Foscarini

“Rituals 1” Lamp by Ludovica E Roberto Palomba for Foscarini

H 15.5 in Dm 8 in
Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses Decorated with Chinese Lanterns, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
silkscreened decoration in relief, which reproduces various paper lanterns that recall the extreme fascination
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses Decorated with Chinese Lanterns, 60s
Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses Decorated with Chinese Lanterns, 60s

Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses Decorated with Chinese Lanterns, 60s

H 5.32 in Dm 2.56 in
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
predating the paper lanterns Noguchi innovated. She says she researched and can't find anything comparable
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Elm, Paper

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp

H 39.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graduated diffuser resembling the articulation of a paper lantern. This example showcases cream and orange
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex
Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex

Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex

H 38.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
functionality and sculptural beauty. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns, the Akari lamp is crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi

Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi

H 43 in Dm 33 in
Original Vintage Exhibition Poster "NOGUCHI GALERIE MAEGHT", 1981
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
iconic "Akari" series of paper lanterns, which blend delicate craftsmanship with minimalist design to
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1980s French Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Exhibition Poster "NOGUCHI GALERIE MAEGHT", 1981
Original Vintage Exhibition Poster "NOGUCHI GALERIE MAEGHT", 1981

Original Vintage Exhibition Poster "NOGUCHI GALERIE MAEGHT", 1981

H 62.21 in W 46.07 in D 0.04 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp

H 25 in Dm 16.5 in
Fish & Underwater Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Fish & Underwater Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Fish & Underwater Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor

Fish & Underwater Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor, 1956

H 3.75 in W 2.5 in
Butterfly & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
. Some were used to decorate paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Butterfly & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Butterfly & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor

Butterfly & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor, 1956

H 5.13 in W 3.13 in
Butterfly & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
. Some were used to decorate paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Butterfly & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Butterfly & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor

Butterfly & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor, 1956

H 4.63 in W 3.13 in
Birds & Flowers — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Birds & Flowers — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut paper and Watercolor
Birds & Flowers — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut paper and Watercolor

Birds & Flowers — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut paper and Watercolor, 1956

H 4.75 in W 3.13 in
Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor

Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor, 1956

H 3.88 in W 2.75 in
Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor

Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor, 1956

H 3.88 in W 2.63 in
Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor

Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor, 1956

H 4.25 in W 2.75 in
Birds & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Birds & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Birds & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor

Birds & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor, 1956

H 4.88 in W 3.13 in
Bird & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Bird & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Bird & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor

Bird & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor, 1956

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp

H 63 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp

H 21 in Dm 20.4 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp

H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp

H 20 in Dm 22 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

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

H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp

H 63 in Dm 13 in
Fish & Underwater Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Fish & Underwater Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Fish & Underwater Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor

Fish & Underwater Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor, 1956

H 3.38 in W 2.75 in
Fish & Underwater Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Watercolor

Fish & Underwater Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Fish & Underwater Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor

Fish & Underwater Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor, 1956

H 3.25 in W 2.88 in
Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
(also known as Sensoji Temple) located in Toyko. The moody interior highlights groups of large paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki
Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki

Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki

H 10.375 in W 15.5 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N

H 75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
"Feltre" Sconce for Greco, 1960
By Greco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the delicate texture of Japanese rice paper lanterns, imbuing the lamps with a sense of lightness and
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Brass

"Feltre" Sconce for Greco, 1960
"Feltre" Sconce for Greco, 1960

"Feltre" Sconce for Greco, 1960

H 13 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in
"Feltre" Sconces for Greco, 1960, Set of 2
By Greco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
evokes the delicate texture of Japanese rice paper lanterns, imbuing the lamps with a sense of lightness
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Brass

"Feltre" Sconces for Greco, 1960, Set of 2
"Feltre" Sconces for Greco, 1960, Set of 2

"Feltre" Sconces for Greco, 1960, Set of 2

H 13 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
. This trading company imported chinaware, curios, paper lanterns and other gift items. In 1904, the
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs

Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs

H 14 in Dm 7.5 in
Woman with Lantern, Drawings, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Prakash Karmarkar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Prakash Karmakar - Untitled - 23 x 20 inches Marker on Paper , 1998 Delivery of shipment in roll
Category

1990s Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper, Ink

Woman with Lantern, Drawings, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"

Prakash Karmarkar
Woman with Lantern, Drawings, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", 1998

H 23 in W 20 in D 1 in
Midcentury Lantern Style Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, Austria
This pendant lamp is finished in chrome with 5 lantern shades in original paper sewn to plastic
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Lantern Style Pendant Lamp
Midcentury Lantern Style Pendant Lamp

Midcentury Lantern Style Pendant Lamp

H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful working pair of perforated metal lantern wall sconces in black in the style of Mathieu
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces
Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces

Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces

H 18 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan structure
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Still Life Oil Painting - The Lantern & The Hat
By Raymond Bailly
Located in Houston, TX
Oil painting of a bowler hat propped against a lantern with dark blue, brown, orange and a white
Category

1960s Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper, Oil

Still Life Oil Painting - The Lantern & The Hat
Still Life Oil Painting - The Lantern & The Hat

Raymond Bailly
Still Life Oil Painting - The Lantern & The Hat, 1970

H 18 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
Justice League Unlimited Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green Lantern (John Stewart) MEDIUM: Original Production Drawing IMAGE SIZE: 14" x 9.5" PRODUCTION
Category

1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pencil

Justice League Unlimited Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern

Warner Bros. Studio Artists
Justice League Unlimited Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern, Circa 1990's

H 14 in W 9.5 in
Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock
Located in Niiza, JP
Rare original framed woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu 笠松紫浪. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do
Category

20th Century Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock
Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock

Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
lantern has an beautiful design featuring a semi-spherical rattan structure made of rattan curved canes
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Paper, Rattan, Cane

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s

H 31.11 in Dm 7.88 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising the Floating Lanterns festival and national dance
Category

1950s Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art
Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art

Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art

H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Superman: The Animated Series Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9.5" PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series SKU: IFA9926 ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The Animated Series i...
Category

1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paint, Paper

Superman: The Animated Series Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern
Superman: The Animated Series Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern

DC Comics Studio Artists
Superman: The Animated Series Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern, Circa 1990's

H 10.5 in W 8 in
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern
Located in London, GB
depicting ladies in traditional Japanese dress with flowers in their hats dancing by red lanterns with
Category

1950s Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern

H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns

H 34.65 in Dm 15.16 in
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Black Wicker Rattan Lantern // Midcentury Rattan Pendant Light Patinated
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

H 30.71 in Dm 16.54 in
Superman the Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: ​Original Production Cel on Original Background IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9" PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day SKU: IFA7970 ABOUT THE IMAGE: As a follow u...
Category

1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pencil

Superman the Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Green Lantern

DC Comics Studio Artists
Superman the Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Green Lantern, Circa 1990's

H 10.5 in W 9 in
Superman Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Sinestro, Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: ​Original Production Cel on Original Background IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day SKU: IFA8524 ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The A...
Category

1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pencil

Superman Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Sinestro, Green Lantern

DC Comics Studio Artists
Superman Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Sinestro, Green Lantern, Circa 1990's

H 10.5 in W 12.5 in
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Vintage Paper Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage paper lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage paper lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bronze. Vintage paper lanterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage paper lanterns bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Aldo Tura and Howard Miller each produced beautiful vintage paper lanterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Paper Lanterns?

Prices for vintage paper lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage paper lanterns begin at $350 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.
Questions About Vintage Paper Lanterns
  • How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.