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Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light medium Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Small Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material zelkova, washi Japanese paper, animal
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Japanese Paper Shade Large Set
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Large 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, Bamboo, Paper, Iron, Japan, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in High Point, NC
A washi paper, bamboo and black-painted iron light sculpture or floor lamp, designed by  Isamu
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Japanese Paper Shade Medium and Small set
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material zelkova, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Paper, Wood

Large Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Light "Amaea", Sonobe Light
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Japanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of
Category

2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wings Dipped in Light - original print feathers stencil 5 layered Japanese paper
By Ruth Thomas
Located in London, GB
Original print from feathers and stencil on five layers of Japanese paper, limited edition. Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Isamu Sakamoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Morning Light
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous and quite radiant print by Japanese artist/printmaker Isamu Sakamoto titled "Morning
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Hagiwara Hideo Thirty-six Fujis Light and Dark, Woodblock print
Located in Niiza, JP
Hagiwara Hideo - Thirty-six Fujis: Light and Dark, Woodblock print, Framed Sheet size: 535 (W) x
Category

20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model 7A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
workshop, a traditional family-owned company, based in Gifu Japan. The floor light is singed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Contemporary Art by Ekuni Fusako - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Ekuni Fusako - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

Japanese Contemporary Art by Fusako Ekuni - Into the Light
By Fusako Ekuni
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with pigment (Iwaenogu), glue & water on cotton paper (Washi) marouflaged on Japanese
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paper, Glue, Pigment

21 Century Steel Armature Japanese Paper Lantern Intersect by Andrew Stansell
By Andrew Stansell
Located in Chicago, IL
Light fixture - Japanese Paper lantern by Andrew Stansell, INTERSECT Can be used as a table top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model BB3-33S Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari Light Sculpture / Floor Lamp known as Model BB3-33S designed by Isamu Noguchi and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-L8 Floor Lamp, Japan, 2021
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Japanese floor lamp rendered in a black painted steel frame with a suspended washing paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Light in the Forest (Bambi&Rabbit)
By Minako Asakura
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on paper with frame Minako Asakura is a Japanese artist born in 1973 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Shafts of Light, Limited Edition Woodland Print, Japanese Style Screen Print
By Chris Keegan
Located in Deddington, GB
The inspiration for this print is to capture the momentary spectacle when shafts of light cast
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Screen

Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Light in the Forest, Rabbit
By Minako Asakura
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & watercolour on marouflaged paper with wooden panel
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel

Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Light in the Forest, Wolf
By Minako Asakura
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic, watercolor, crayon, pencil on paper + frame
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
extra-large, water-resistant oil-paper pendants constructed from deadstock 1950s Japanese parasols
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamp By Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1980s
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Akari model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 7AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari UF-3Q floor lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture
H 57.09 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Isamu Noguchi 22N Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Highland, IN
beautiful example of his "light sculptures". Made in Gifu, Japan by Ozeki & Co. using handmade washi paper
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF2-33N Light
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
version manufactured by Ozeki & co in Japan. Rice paper, enameled metal. Retains manufacturer's original
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF2-33N Light
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF2-33N Light
H 25.99 in Dm 15.75 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

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 23N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 1P
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 1P. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 24N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 24N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 7A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 9A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 9A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF2-31N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model UF2-31N. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 40DL: A Symphony of Light and Tradition
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
crafted by Ozeki & Company Ltd. in Japan, this pendant lamp boasts a bamboo ribbing structure covered by
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Floor lamp, bb3-55d
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
and enameled steel with a paper shade. The 55d paper shade was purchased but rarely used, still in
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Paper Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese paper light for your home. Each Japanese paper light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and bamboo. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage Japanese paper light now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese paper light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese paper light bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Japanese paper light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Paper Light?

Prices for a Japanese paper light start at $355 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,468.