Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Rice Paper and Bamboo Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Chicago, IL
The Uchiwa II wall lamp by Ingo Maurer is an elegant example of 1970s design, with a structure that combines natural materials and modernity.
Bamboo, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Leaves Pendant Light in Style of Ingo Maurer Uchiwa
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-century Modern Bamboo Leaves Pendant Light in the style of Ingo Maurer 'Uchiwa', Germany, circa the 1970s.
Bamboo, Wicker
Rare Uchiwa "Yotsuba II" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
An extremely rare and iconic “Yotsuba II” lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973. This sculptural piece is crafted from hand-woven bamboo rice paper fans arranged in an overlapping fan-...
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Rare Large Uchiwa "Yotsuba I" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
An extremely rare, large and iconic “Yotsuba I” lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973. This sculptural piece is crafted from hand-woven bamboo rice paper fans arranged in an overlapping...
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Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...
Bamboo, Paper
Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Ju-Yon" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 14 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended and dismantled. Diameter: ...
Bamboo, Paper
Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended and dismantled. Tripple-b...
Bamboo, Paper
Large Bamboo and Seagrass Wall Light, Uchiwa, 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and very large scale Uchiwa (fan) wall light, very much in the manner of Ingo Maurer (this is not an Ingo Maurer Uchiwa), the huge fan constructed of split bamboo and w...
Bamboo, Seagrass
Handcrafted Uchiwa Flower Pendant Light in Woven Wicker, Spain 1960
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Barcelona, ES
This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm flower shaped rattan lampshade structure made with large petals in hand-woven wicker inspired by Ingo Maurer Uchiwa pendants. It hangs...
Wicker, Rattan
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa II Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare pair of Uchiwa II wall light designed by Ingo Maurer from 1973.
Metal
Uchiwa Wall Light by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
An “Uchiwa” wall light by Ingo Maurer (1932 to 2019) for M design, Germany, 1970s.
Wire
Large "Uchiwa" Wall Light by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Uchiwa wall light by Ingo Maurer. Designed and manufactured for M design in Germany, 1973.
Bamboo, Paper
important Floor Light Uchiwa 1 by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Important Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer from 1977. Measuring 84" in height this stunning light was comprised of bamboo and papered wicker. Due to size and proportions the lamp has to b...
Bamboo, Cord
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.
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa Wall Light by Ingo Maurer Design M, Germany, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Uchiwa wall light by Ingo Maurer Design M, Germany, 1973.
Bamboo
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in L 31.5 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Large ‘Yotsuba’ wall light in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo and Japanese...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Uchiwa wall light by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Bristol, GB
Uchiwa fan wall light designed in the 1970s by Ingo Maurer for his Munich based lighting design company, M-Design.
Bamboo, Paper
Ingo Maurer "Uchiwa" Rice Paper Wall Light for M Design, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and iconic "Uchiwa" wall mounted light, designed in the 1970s by the legendary Ingo Maurer for his own company, M Design.
Wire
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 7.09 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
Rare ‘Yotsuba’ wall light / flush mount in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Ingo Maurer Bamboo Wall Light Uchiwa III 1973 Set of 2
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Munich, DE
Important set two wall lights designed by Ingo Maurer from 1973. These stunning lights was comprised of bamboo and papered wicker. The metal holder is equipped with original E27 Edis...
Bamboo, Paper
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H 84.5 in W 44.5 in D 8.5 in
Ingo Maurer, Large "Uchiwa" Wall Light, Bamboo, Wicker, Rice Paper Germany 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in High Point, NC
A large bamboo, wicker and rice paper wall light, model "Uchiwa", designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M Design, Germany, 1970s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
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H 39.38 in Dm 33.47 in
Set of Four "Uchiwa" Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare set of four light fixtures from the "Uchiwa" series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s.
Bamboo, Paper
San-Ju ceiling light from the Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The lamp consists of 30 fans. It can be mounted in two different ways (see previous illustration). The production of the distinctive 'Uchiwa' fans from bamboo canes and rice paper re...
Bamboo
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Hanging light, part of a series of similar works incorporating
uchiwa paper and bamboo fans.
Paper
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H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Uchiwa Style Fan Rotan Bamboo Pendant by Ingo Maurer, Mid-Century
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A vintage bamboo fan chandelier reminding somewhat of the Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer. The light consists out of 4 big fans and is pretty heavy, the material inside the fans is some very t...
Plastic, Synthetic, Bamboo
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H 23.75 in W 17.5 in D 7 in
American, Sizable Table Lamp, Paper Shade, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, America, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in the shape of a Japanese fan, bearing resemblance to Ingo Maurers famous "Uchiwa" wall light. Features a paper shade on an acrylic base.
Metal, Brass
American, Table Lamps, Paper Shade, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, America, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of table lamps in the shape of a Japanese fan, bearing resemblance to Ingo Maurers famous "Uchiwa" wall light. Features a paper shade on an acrylic base.
Metal, Brass
"Uchiwa" Wall Light by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uchiwa wall light by Ingo Maurer. Designed and manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa Wall Light by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
An “Uchiwa” wall light by Ingo Maurer (1932 to 2019) for M design, Germany, 1970s.
Wire
Large Ingo Maurer style Uchiwa Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and very large scale Uchiwa (fan) wall light, very much in the manner of Ingo Maurer (this is not an Ingo Maurer Uchiwa), the huge fan constructed of split bamboo and w...
Bamboo, Seagrass
Large Ingo Maurer style Uchiwa Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and very large scale Uchiwa (fan) wall light, very much in the manner of Ingo Maurer (this is not an Ingo Maurer Uchiwa), the huge fan constructed of split bamboo and w...
Bamboo, Seagrass
1970s Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Bamboo Wall Light Sconce Germany
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970 Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Wall Light Sconce designed by acclaimed German industrial designer Ingo Maurer.
Bamboo, Paper
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Rice Paper and Bamboo Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Chicago, IL
The Uchiwa II wall lamp by Ingo Maurer is an elegant example of 1970s design, with a structure that combines natural materials and modernity.
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa Wall Light by Ingo Maurer
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Dronten, NL
An “Uchiwa” wall light by Ingo Maurer (1932 to 2019) for M design, Germany, 1970s.
Wire
1970s Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Pendant Light for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Known as a ‘poet of light’, Munich-based Ingo Maurer was at the forefront of lighting innovations, blending form and function in his often whimsical designs.
Bamboo
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and sculptural ‘Uchiwa’ light fixture with six large rice paper palm shaped leaves connected to a bamboo shaft by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s.
Bamboo, Paper
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and sculptural ‘Uchiwa’ light fixture with six large rice paper palm shaped leaves connected to a bamboo shaft by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s.
Bamboo, Paper
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