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Japanese Pendant Light

Bamboo Pendant Light by Shosaku Kondo for Yamagiwa, Japan
Bamboo Pendant Light by Shosaku Kondo for Yamagiwa, Japan

Bamboo Pendant Light by Shosaku Kondo for Yamagiwa, Japan

By Yamagiwa

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Designed byJapanese craftsman Shosaku Kondo for Yamagiwa, the “Take no Akari” pendant light

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light

1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light

By FROM Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Light "Amaea", Sonobe Light
Large Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Light "Amaea", Sonobe Light

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

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2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant

$1,035Sale Price / item|34% Off

H 23.63 in Dm 17.33 in

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant

By Industrial Production

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

into ceiling pendant light fixtures. Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 professionally restored

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan
Mid Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan

Mid Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This is a spherical, "reticulated" (pierced) ceramic globe light fixture. It features an intricate

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Bronze Search Light Pendant
1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Bronze Search Light Pendant

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Bronze Search Light Pendant

By Kokosha

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion This very

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Glass Search Light Pendant
1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Glass Search Light Pendant

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Glass Search Light Pendant

By Industrial Production

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion. This very

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol

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

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Japanese Industrial Cast Brass Pendant Light Conical Shade & Acrylic Dome
1950s Japanese Industrial Cast Brass Pendant Light Conical Shade & Acrylic Dome

1950s Japanese Industrial Cast Brass Pendant Light Conical Shade & Acrylic Dome

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

have been expertly modified to pendant lights. The main body of the light is made from cast brass

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Vintage 1950s Asian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Japanese Aluminum Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings and Chrome Cage
Japanese Aluminum Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings and Chrome Cage

Japanese Aluminum Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings and Chrome Cage

By Kokosha

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling tube light as seen in the movie Star Wars 'The Force awakens

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2
Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

$14,000 / set

H 23.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2 Ozeki & Co., Ltd. Japan designed c

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier
Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier

Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1950's Morihiro Sangyo pendant / swag light featuring a trio of pierced blanc de chine

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari, a Japanese word meaning ‘light,’ with associations to both illumination and weightlessness. As

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Grey Industrial Cast Aluminum Light from Yamada Co. Ltd
Grey Industrial Cast Aluminum Light from Yamada Co. Ltd

Grey Industrial Cast Aluminum Light from Yamada Co. Ltd

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Induatrial cage pendant light made by Yamada Co.Ltd. in Japan during the 1960s. It features a cast

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari

Located in Glendale, CA

Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal

Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 120A, Largest Globe Size
Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 120A, Largest Globe Size

Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 120A, Largest Globe Size

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very rare and early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model 120A. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Japanese Style Kyoto Pendant Light

Japanese Style Kyoto Pendant Light

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H 11 in Dm 11 in

Japanese Style Kyoto Pendant Light

By ADG Lighting

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

#2090 Japanese Style Kyoto pendant light. Each pendant $1400.

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21st Century and Contemporary International Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Japanese Hanging Outdoor Pendant Light

Japanese Hanging Outdoor Pendant Light

By ADG Lighting

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Japanese chinoiserie hanging outdoor pendant with mica shade. Perfect for outdoor patio. Can be

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Pierced Karakusa Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Large Pierced Karakusa Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Large Pierced Karakusa Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Located in Dallas, TX

A large and high quality brass ceiling or pendant light with karakusa scrolling arabesque patterns

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique 'Japanned' Finish Light Fixture 'Four-Light'
Antique 'Japanned' Finish Light Fixture 'Four-Light'

Antique 'Japanned' Finish Light Fixture 'Four-Light'

Located in Vancouver, BC

Hard to find original 'Japanned' finish fixture, the original term for this finish was called

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Early 20th Century Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light

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

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

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H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This iconical Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp Sculpture 30A is a small pendant lamp executed in handmade

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Fishing Float Pendant Light
Antique Japanese Fishing Float Pendant Light

Antique Japanese Fishing Float Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese fishing float made into pendant light. Bright blue glass,single socket.

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Rope

Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brass diamond shape (12 sided) Asian ceiling or pendant light with scrolling arabesque patterns

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large and high quality filigree brass ceiling or pendant light with scrolling arabesque patterns

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Huge brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif. Handcrafted

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting
Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting

Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Taisho Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium and Glass Ice Breaker Pendant Light
Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium and Glass Ice Breaker Pendant Light

Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium and Glass Ice Breaker Pendant Light

By Koito

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

If you are looking for an industrial fitting that is truly unique look no further! This light

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

1970s Japanese Compact Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
1970s Japanese Compact Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant

1970s Japanese Compact Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant

By Industrial Production

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Original stainless steel and cast brass search light pendant conversion. These compact fittings

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Hikari Woven Pendant Light
Hikari Woven Pendant Light

Hikari Woven Pendant Light

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H 7 in W 13 in D 13 in

Hikari Woven Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Quietly sophisticated, Japanese woven pendant light. In very good condition and works perfectly

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Large Pierced Brass Asian Pendant Light
Large Pierced Brass Asian Pendant Light

Large Pierced Brass Asian Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large high quality heavy pierced brass pendant light with Asian scrollwork pattern. Newly wired

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s
Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s

Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s

By Kokosha

Located in Kojetice, CZ

and produced by Kokosha ,Osaka in Japan during the 1980s- 1990s. Originally made for tankers, cargo

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Trio Pierced Brass Asian Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier
Trio Pierced Brass Asian Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier

Trio Pierced Brass Asian Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Asian pierced brass 3-pendant light chandelier with scrolling arabesque pattern motif. Handcrafted

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amazing 3-Light Japanned Finish Gas Era Chandelier
Amazing 3-Light Japanned Finish Gas Era Chandelier

Amazing 3-Light Japanned Finish Gas Era Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

for it and is a real gem. The japanned finish, white porcelain sockets with tiny milk glass ruffled

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trio Large Pierced Brass Asian Ceiling Light Pendants
Trio Large Pierced Brass Asian Ceiling Light Pendants

Trio Large Pierced Brass Asian Ceiling Light Pendants

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Trio of high quality Asian pierced brass pendants newly wired with new triple cluster light sockets

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Single Large Brass Asian Style Pierced Pendant Light
Single Large Brass Asian Style Pierced Pendant Light

Single Large Brass Asian Style Pierced Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single pierced solid brass ceiling pendant with incised Asian motif. Rewired with solid brass

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s, Japanese Aluminium Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings & Chrome Cage
1970s, Japanese Aluminium Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings & Chrome Cage

1970s, Japanese Aluminium Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings & Chrome Cage

By Kokosha

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

item made in Osaka Japan and salvaged from supertankers and military vessels. Stripped and

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Single Large Fishing Float Pendant Light
Single Large Fishing Float Pendant Light

Single Large Fishing Float Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique japanese fishing float made into pendant light. Original rope and barnacles. UL listing

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in New York, NY

Original Akari 16A light sculpture, designed by Isamu Noguchi. The iconic lamp features a creased

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hanging Chrome "Saturno"  Light by Kazuo Motozawa
Hanging Chrome "Saturno"  Light by Kazuo Motozawa

Hanging Chrome "Saturno" Light by Kazuo Motozawa

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A chrome slatted handing light. This 1960s Saturno pendant light was designed by Kazuo Motozawa in

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 75D 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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

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H 62.21 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 33N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in L 29.53 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

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H 18.51 in W 18.51 in L 18.51 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 33N 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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

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H 13 in Dm 27.56 in L 13 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 70N 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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 31N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Designed and manufactured in Japan, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

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H 15.36 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 39 extra large lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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H 63 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Isamu Noguchi lighting, vintage 33n of the Akari series. What was left of the dead stock. A tag from the time is also included. This is one of Akari's early vintage pieces in good...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Japan, the paper lanterns are a blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi
Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi

Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

Akari Light Sculpture model L3 designed by Isamu Noguchi. This is a vintage, used model from an

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isamu Noguchi and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. in Japan, this pendant lamp transcends

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Manufactured in Japan, 1951

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68
Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68

Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

A very rare Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture in it's original box. Very rare as it has

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use
Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use

Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find Japan, a handsome high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light

Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif. Handcrafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large high quality filigree brass ceiling or pendant light with scrolling arabesque patterns

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Green Glass Antique Japanese Fishing Floats 3-Light Pendant
Green Glass Antique Japanese Fishing Floats 3-Light Pendant

Green Glass Antique Japanese Fishing Floats 3-Light Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pendant light made from three, large, green glass, float spheres from Japan, with the original

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Two Pairs '4' Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures
Japanese Antique Two Pairs '4' Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures

Japanese Antique Two Pairs '4' Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find Japan, four high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp/light

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s
Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s

Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s

By Kokosha

Located in Kojetice, CZ

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Japanese Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese pendant light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and paper, every Japanese pendant light was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese pendant light, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Kokosha are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Pendant Light?

Prices for a Japanese pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $460 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,375.

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 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, 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. (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.)

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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Japanese Pendant Light
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    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
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    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
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