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Japanese Metal Lantern

Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd

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, ltd, with oxidized patina. Created in Japan during the mid 20th century, this stern...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Metal

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

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q. Gemini G.E.L edition c. 1984. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

F23 Japanese Antiques Metal Iron lantern parts
F23 Japanese Antiques Metal Iron lantern parts

F23 Japanese Antiques Metal Iron lantern parts

Located in Niiza, JP

Size: Depth *40cm Width *40cm Height *20cm 7kg Estimated packing size: 48 × 48 × 28cm 16kg This appears to be a part from the base of an iron lantern. The rusted and decaying iro...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp
Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp

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 patinated and indicative of older version of a candle lit lantern.

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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Vintage Japanese Chochin Lantern With Woven Bamboo Exterior
Vintage Japanese Chochin Lantern With Woven Bamboo Exterior

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.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candle Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern
Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

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H 34 in W 42 in D 42 in

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

Located in Seattle, WA

Massive Japanese gilt bronze hanging temple lantern. The square shaped lantern with etched surface decorations and pierced panels lined with paper.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Boat Lantern
Japanese Boat Lantern

Japanese Boat Lantern

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H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 9 in

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

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns

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H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 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 aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the cont...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Metal

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

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN. Original, early BB3 stand with original brass socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (wash...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

18th c large buddhist temple lantern
18th c large buddhist temple lantern

18th c large buddhist temple lantern

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H 19.3 in Dm 19.3 in

18th c large buddhist temple lantern

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Very fine and rare Buddhist temple lantern of high quality. Heavily build with lots of intricate details. Gilded bronze. Very good original condition with some naturally develop...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Baker Furniture Peony Reading Lamp Designed by Laura Kirar
Baker Furniture Peony Reading Lamp Designed by Laura Kirar

Baker Furniture Peony Reading Lamp Designed by Laura Kirar

By Laura Kirar, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

“The Peony Lighting Series draws its inspiration from a 1930s Japanese metal Showa lantern, a prized piece found in Kirar's personal collection.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern
Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern

Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern

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H 11 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in

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

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Metal

Pair Copper Finish Metal Pagoda Lanterns
Pair Copper Finish Metal Pagoda Lanterns

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 and made a nice statement inside or outdoors. Made of metal with a copper Patinate...

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20th Century Asian Anglo-Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese sturdy heavy duty metal lantern that also possess handsome original green painted surfaces.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern
Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern

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H 72 in W 18 in D 18 in

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Lantern

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Buffalo, NY

Light sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of the 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for half a century by the original manufacturer ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Vintage Japanese Metal Ship Lantern with Red Glass Panel and Weathered Patina
Vintage Japanese Metal Ship Lantern with Red Glass Panel and Weathered Patina

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 panels, inwired.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Nautical Objects

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Metal

1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal
1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal

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 damage, just roughness from manufacturing. Measures: Small owl W: 3.5 x D: 3 x ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Baker Furniture Peony Floor Lamp Laura Kirar LK131 Brass Leather Adjustable
Baker Furniture Peony Floor Lamp Laura Kirar LK131 Brass Leather Adjustable

Baker Furniture Peony Floor Lamp Laura Kirar LK131 Brass Leather Adjustable

By Laura Kirar

Located in Dayton, OH

“The Peony Lighting Series draws its inspiration from a 1930s Japanese metal Showa lantern, a prized piece found in Kirar's personal collection.

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Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Hanging Lantern
Japanese Hanging Lantern

Japanese Hanging Lantern

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H 21 in Dm 8.5 in

Japanese Hanging Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

A decorative and elegant Japanese hanging lantern made early in the 20 th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Lantern
Japanese Bronze Lantern

Japanese Bronze Lantern

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H 14 in W 9 in D 16.5 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 to allow for the chain.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Lantern
Antique Japanese Lantern

Antique Japanese Lantern

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H 9 in W 15 in

Antique Japanese Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Japanese metal lantern in the form of a boat. With inlaid mother of pearl.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern
Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern

Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern

Located in Sarasota, FL

Metal Japanese Garden Lantern "Tsuri-toro" having translucent shoji paper panels set into the roofed house of iron with a door, open grill work in the design of checkerboard and flow...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Lantern
Isamu Noguchi Akari Lantern

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, this model is from ca. 1958 Signed at the top.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Rare Okura Lantern by Yoshiro Taniguchi
Rare Okura Lantern by Yoshiro Taniguchi

Rare Okura Lantern by Yoshiro Taniguchi

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H 102 in W 12 in D 12 in

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 being the only know example in private possession. The only other examples were for ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Brass, Metal

Red Glass Lamp Shade
Red Glass Lamp Shade

Red Glass Lamp Shade

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H 16 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

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 side of the shade. We had the painted custom iron stand made.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Lanterns

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Metal

Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951

Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951

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H 23.63 in Dm 16.54 in

Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France

Akari model “20N” by the great Isamu Noguchi. Original shade in washi & bamboo rims. Structure in black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan. Se...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Lanterns

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951

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H 48.43 in Dm 15.75 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France

An Akari model "L2" by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1908) A light sculptural column, original shade in washi & structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, G...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Large Japanese Lantern Fixture
Large Japanese Lantern Fixture

Large Japanese Lantern Fixture

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H 17 in Dm 24 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
Antique Japanese Lantern Table Lamp

Antique Japanese Lantern Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table Lamp made out of old lantern. Hand wrought cutwork rusted metal. Updated electrical fittings, hardware and cord. Faux parchment interior shade (with slight damage as shown).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Copper and Porcelain Hanging Lantern

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

Isamu Noguchi Akari L6, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari L6, Ozeki, 1951

Isamu Noguchi Akari L6, Ozeki, 1951

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France

An Akari model "L6" by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988). A light sculptural column, original shade in washi & bamboo rims Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Metal

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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.

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.