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'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal, Iron

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese
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2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Amaea"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Jpanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of
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2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Iron, Metal

Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Paper First Edition 75D Akari Japan Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
around 1950 and manufactured by Ozeki & Co. Ltd. in Japan. This mid-century modern masterpiece features a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Modern One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper LED Pendant Lamp, Croissant
By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma Washi Studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history
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2010s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

'Tekio Horizontal P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

'Tekio Vertical P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal

'Tekio Vertical P3' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal

'Tekio Vertical P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal

'Tekio Horizontal P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

'Tekio Horizontal P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

'Tekio Horizontal P3' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

'Tekio Vertical P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan around
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan around
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi. Akari 32N. 1st edition. Ozeki, Japan. 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi. Akari L5. 1st edition. Ozeki, Japan. 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model with the iconic red logo, the Sun and the Moon This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Isamu Noguchi Nos "30D" Pendant Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and NOS model "30D" pedant designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan in
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Midcentury Isamu Noguchi "S" Pendant Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Japan in the 1950s. In great original condition with patina from age and use. Made out of washi paper
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Pendant Model "45x" in Paper by Ozeki & Co. Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, all original and important light pendant in washi paper and bamboo model "45X" designed
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Pair of Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Pendants "35x" in Paper by Ozeki & Co Ltd 1970
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, all original and important pair of light pendant in washi paper and bamboo model "35X
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautiful off during the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
, Germany. This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. The lamp consists of seven
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20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Rope

Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for M Design, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
, Germany. This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. The lamp consists of seven
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20th Century German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Rope

Large Porcelain Cirio Chandelier Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
as Japan, where the washi paper for our Tekiò lamp is made. Our mission is to build, safeguard and
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century White Chandelier Falkland by Bruno Munari for Danesi, 1964
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White chandelier mod. Falkland by Bruno Munari for Danesi Milano, 1964
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Melbourne, VIC
six fans crafted from bamboo and rice paper, materials traditionally used in Japanese Uchiwa fans
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo

Ron pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
Japanese paper is instead wrapped around PET resin and starchy glue to let light through and reduce the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Ron pendant
Ron pendant
H 13.78 in Dm 18.12 in
Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan, known for
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Crafted by the visionary Isamu Noguchi and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. in Japan, this
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70EN lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 31N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
H 63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Metal

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. We offer a variety of insured shipping services
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
washi paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are
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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari "L", Ozeki, 1951, 1st Edition, in original packaging
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
washi paper and bamboo ribs, exudes a delicate beauty that is quintessentially Japanese. This lamp is
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
function. Handcrafted from delicate washi paper, each piece in the Ozeki edition features a distinctive
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Akari Series Model D by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
function. Handcrafted from delicate washi paper, each piece in the Ozeki edition features a distinctive
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

“Sunshine” Contemporary Hanging Lamp 70cm, Sun Silk lampshade , satin Brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
collections in terms of design and quality. A long-standing history of selecting the traditional Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45XL, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45XL, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45XL, Ozeki, 1951
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 31NW, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Tie in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 40F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Early model
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari V1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
. Handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan. Series started in 1951. Early model with the iconic
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari V1, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari V1, Ozeki, 1951
H 18.12 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 31N, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Tie in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hokore Pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
feeling in any setting. Hokore means proud in Japanese and the inspiration for the lamp is the strength
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Hokore Pendant
Hokore Pendant
H 10.24 in Dm 18.12 in
Isamu Noguchi Midcentury Pendants Models "45x" & "35x" by Ozeki & Co. Ltd 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare trio of all original washi paper and bamboo pendants designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1971 and
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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Japanese Paper Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese paper chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese paper chandelier — often made from metal, paper and bamboo — can elevate any home. Find 174 options for an antique or vintage Japanese paper chandelier now, or shop our selection of 223 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese paper chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese paper chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Japanese paper chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Santa & Cole, Isamu Noguchi and Ingo Maurer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Paper Chandelier?

The average selling price for a Japanese paper chandelier at 1stDibs is $3,556, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $585,438 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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