1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The thin bamboo handle on top of the lamp gives it a certain lightness and makes it look like a Japanese lantern.
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
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Japanese Meiji Period Carved & Bone Inlaid Bamboo Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Carved Bamboo & Bone Inlaid Lamp—Samurai on Horseback, c. 1900 This exquisite Meiji-period Japanese lamp (circa 1900) showcases masterful craftsmanship...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
$1,080Sale Price|29% Off
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A vintage Japonesque or Chinoiserie style paper and bamboo floor lamp made in the Japanese or Chinese style, possibly in Asia but also possibly in the US or Europe, 20th Century The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Elm, Paper
Japanese Touch-Activated Bamboo Sphere Lamp on Lacquered Base (Late 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This sculptural Japanese lamp features a handwoven bamboo shade in the form of a perfect sphere, composed of richly stained bamboo strips intricately interlaced in a traditional bask...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Plastic
Monumental Bamboo Floor Lamp with Japanese Parasol Shade — Tennant New York
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Blue Cheetah" Big Bambu Floor Lamp consists of a triple-tiered terra cotta-tinted cast-plaster base, a lacquered 1.5” bamboo column with pyrographed cheetah spots, and a cloth-l...
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Lattice Light Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Craft Mingei
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Lamp designed by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique Japanese bamboo basket and brass.
Category
2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Bamboo and Leather Table Lamp with Vintage Japanese Parasol Shade [In Stock]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model No. 035 is a single-edition table lamp featuring a pale yellow rice-paper shade constructed from a vintage children's parasol with black lacquer accents, handmade in Japan, cir...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Japanese Chochin Lantern With Woven Bamboo Exterior
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Japanese Chochin lantern with a woven bamboo exterior and a metal stand. Traditional Japanese Chochin lanterns are typically designed to be collapsi...
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candle Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Skokie, IL
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Akari / Ozeki & Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S USA/Japan. More recent production dating to the 2000s.
Category
2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Sculpted Wood Japanese Style Lamp with Silk Shade, Red & Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality sculpted wood Japanese style lamp, with custom silk shade. Red and gold crackle finish. This Japanese style table lamp was hand-crafted with attention to details, fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo
Ceramic Table Lamp with Cork Shade in Japan Bamboo Look by Leola, 1970s, Germany
By Leola
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp comes with E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are with original wiring, in working condition. Size: Lamp base is 10.2" x 10.2" (26cm x 26cm).
Category
Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Floor Lamp BB3-55DD by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lamp’s cast base and bamboo stem provide a minimalist yet elegant structure, balancing simplicity with a refined, organic aesthetic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone
A fine Bronze Lamp stand vase Depicting Cranes and Bamboo Meiji period
Located in Den Haag, NL
Baluster-shape, Lamp stand the bronze vase attractively patinated to a dark reddish-brown finish, finely worked in relief with neatly incised details depicting three Cranes s on a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamp By Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1980s
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Designed by Noguchi in the 1950s, this example is from the 1980s and was still handmade by Ozeki, the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan. The word ‘Akari’ translates to ‘Light’ in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N Floor Lamp
$4,200 / item
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N Floor Lamp
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp 10A
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp 23N
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A Floor Lamps
$6,400 / set
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A Floor Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
When illuminated, the washi paper emits a warm, atmospheric glow, revealing the subtle linear rhythm of the bamboo ribs. Noguchi conceived the Akari series as “light sculptures,” ble...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
NOS (New old stock) Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model BB3-33S, Made in Japan stamped on steel Base. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade.
Category
2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-35N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-31N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-35N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 24N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70XL Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp BB-3 55-D
$6,000 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp BB-3 55-D
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two available. Purchased in 2000s. Iconic floor lamp by Noguchi. Ships from Philadelphia.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 30D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 1N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
$5,450 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp 9A
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional table lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp 22N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional table lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp 1X
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional table lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-33N
$4,995 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-33N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade, in original packag...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
$648Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
$624Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp UF1-XN
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional table lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
$1,280Sale Price|32% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Manufactured by Ozeki, Japan. This floor lamp features a white Washi paper lampshade, a bamboo shaft and a spherical iron base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Early Akari floor lamp 10a designed by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki Ltd.
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
This floor lamp features a white Washi paper lampshade with bamboo rings on top and on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1950s Isamu Noguchi BB3 / 55DD Floor Lamp (1 of 2)
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original 1950s BB3 floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi. The original shade was torn, and thus updated with a new harp, and new 55DD shade from the Noguchi museum. The bamboo stem, cast ir...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Vintage 1950s Isamu Noguchi BB3 / 55DD Floor Lamp (2 of 2)
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original 1950s BB3 floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi. The original shade was torn, and thus updated with a new harp, and new 55DD shade from the Noguchi museum. The bamboo stem, cast ir...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
This floor lamp features a delicate white washi paper lampshade, a bamboo shaft, and a spherical cast iron base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp Ya2 1990s Production
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp Ya2 1990s Production
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp model YA2, early 1990s production, from an estate in DC. I.Noguchi stamped shade, along with Moon and Sun logo and Japan underneath, US wired 1...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rare Early 10D Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Single 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
$12,995 / item
Single 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamp BB1-30XN. Original box for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of the box with a newer base (2010s). The bright red Sun and Moon s...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade
$3,709Sale Price / item|44% Off
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A 1980s production of the Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, BB1 base with 30F shade. Overall in great condition, some light discoloration on the shade, some patina on the metal base. wired 1...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A pair of 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A New Old Stock pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30XN. Original boxes for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of each box, with newer bases (2010s). The ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
(Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the traditional procedures.
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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Japanese Bamboo Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese bamboo lamp you’re looking for. A Japanese bamboo lamp — often made from bamboo, paper and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Japanese bamboo lamp, we have 80 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese bamboo lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese bamboo lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful Japanese bamboo lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Japanese Bamboo Lamp?
A Japanese bamboo lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $355 and the highest can go for as much as $14,493.
Isamu Noguchi for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Materials: Bamboo Furniture
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.