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Japanese Red Wall Lantern '2 Available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4074ab oriental wall lantern with ribbed glass Two available Priced per item.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pagoda Style Japanese Lantern which is lit with electricity. The gilt metal framework is well
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Pair of Japanese Nippon Sento Ship Lanterns with Green and Red Glass, Unwired
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese Nippon Sento ship lanterns circa 1966 with green and red glass. These authentic
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

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Metal

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern
Located in Seattle, WA
Massive Japanese gilt bronze hanging temple lantern. The square shaped lantern with etched surface
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Boat Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual antique lantern made of patinated metal with red paper inserts around the windows and door
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Boat Lantern
Japanese Boat Lantern
H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD24), this set emanates the spiritual
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Metal

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan. Series started in 1951
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
washi & structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940s Japanese Painted Pagoda/Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s Japanese painted pagoda/lanterns. Having the original paint and glass Measures
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Peony Reading Lamp Designed by Laura Kirar
By Baker Furniture Company, Laura Kirar
Located in Chicago, IL
Peony Lighting Series draws its inspiration from a 1930s Japanese metal Showa lantern, a prized piece
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Copper Finish Metal Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of very decorative Metal Copper finish Pagoda style Lanterns. The pair hold pillar candles
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20th Century Asian Anglo-Japanese Lanterns

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Metal, Copper

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
remaining color. Japanese sturdy heavy duty metal lantern that also possess handsome original green painted
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Buffalo, NY
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. Handmade washi paper and
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern
Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern
H 72 in W 18 in D 18 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari L6, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
shade in washi & bamboo rims Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Metal Ship Lantern with Red Glass Panel and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Japanese metal stern light ship lantern from the mid 20th century with handle and glass
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal
By Otagiri Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of rough cast Owl bird forms. Each 2-piece. For incense or candleholder, or table lanterns. No
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Peony Floor Lamp Laura Kirar LK131 Brass Leather Adjustable
By Laura Kirar
Located in Dayton, OH
inspiration from a 1930s Japanese metal Showa lantern, a prized piece found in Kirar's personal collection. It
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Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative and elegant Japanese hanging lantern made early in the 20 th century. We do not know
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Hanging Lantern
Japanese Hanging Lantern
H 21 in Dm 8.5 in
Japanese Bronze Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice and decorative Japanese bronze lantern with later wiring for electricity. Add 7" to height
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Lantern
Japanese Bronze Lantern
H 14 in W 9 in D 16.5 in
Antique Japanese Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Japanese metal lantern in the form of a boat. With inlaid mother of pearl. On the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern
Located in Sarasota, FL
Metal Japanese Garden Lantern "Tsuri-toro" having translucent shoji paper panels set into the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Lantern
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hem, NL
Authentic and beautiful lantern from the famous Akari series, model L5. First conceived in 1951
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare Okura Lantern by Yoshiro Taniguchi
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Okura Lantern by premier post war II Japanese Architect Yoshiro Taniguchi (1904-1979), this
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

Red Glass Lamp Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a red glass lamp shade from a Japanese beacon. There is on small letter engraved in the
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Red Glass Lamp Shade
Red Glass Lamp Shade
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Large Japanese Lantern Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large restored Japanese lantern fixture.
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20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table Lamp made out of old lantern. Hand wrought cutwork rusted metal. Updated electrical
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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Copper and Porcelain Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Hexagonal Shaped , Porcelain Globe
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20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage cast metal with antique brass finish. This is to be used for candles.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern
Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern
H 11 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in
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Japanese Metal Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese metal lantern you’re looking for. Each Japanese metal lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bamboo. If you’re shopping for a Japanese metal lantern, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese metal lantern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese metal lantern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese metal lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Corrado Dotti and Otagiri Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Metal Lantern?

A Japanese metal lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $345 and the highest can go for as much as $16,320.
Questions About Japanese Metal Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lanterns are often made of paper or silk, with a bamboo wood frame. Traditionally a candle supplied the light, but many of them today are either battery or solar operated. Shop a collection of Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.