A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs — his chairs and tables as well as his timeless Akari lamp and other lighting fixtures — share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance.
Noguchi was born in Los Angeles to an American mother and Japanese father, and spent most of his childhood in Japan. He returned to the United States at age 13, went to high school in Indiana and enrolled at Columbia University to study medicine. At the same time, he took night courses in sculpture.
Within three months, Noguchi left college to pursue art full time. Noguchi was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1927 and traveled to Paris to work under Constantin Brancusi. It marked a turning point. Inspired by Brancusi, Noguchi embraced abstraction and began to sculpt in the expressive, rhythmic style that would be the hallmark of his work.
Once back in New York, Noguchi was introduced to design by what would become a lifelong collaboration creating sets for choreographer Martha Graham. His first industrial designs were in Bakelite: the sleek Measured Time kitchen timer created circa 1932, and his famed Zenith Radio Nurse intercom, from 1937.
Ten years later, Herman Miller introduced Noguchi’s now-iconic glass-topped coffee table with an articulated wooden base. His washi paper and bamboo Akari light sculptures, handmade in Japan, debuted in 1951. In the late 1950s, Noguchi designed for Knoll, creating such pieces as his dynamic Cyclone table and rocking stool.
For collectors, Noguchi’s furniture and lighting designs remain his most accessible work — they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.
Find vintage Isamu Noguchi floor lamps, table lamps, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Hawkeye Measured Time Clock & Timer, circa 1932
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous Midcentury original Hawkeye Measured Time clock/timer created by famed Japanese American designer Isamu Noguchi. This clock was the first Noguchi's designs to go into mas...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Hig...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 30D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
NOS (New old stock) Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model BB3-33S, Made in Japan stamped on steel Base. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade.
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture, Handmade Washi Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your space with this iconic Akari UF-3Q light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, part of his celebrated Akari Light Sculpture series. Designed in the mid-20th century, Noguchi’s Aka...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Skokie, IL
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Akari / Ozeki & Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S USA/Japan. More recent production dating to the 2000s. Materials: bamboo, washi paper, cast iron...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan's traditional Gifu lantern craft. Using the natural properties of washi paper to diffuse...
Iron
Mid Century "120A" Washi Paper Akari Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Isamu Noguchi 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and large round "120A" mid century paper ceiling lamp sculpture in washi paper and bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced and branded with the iconic red "Sun on The Moon" logo...
Metal
2000s Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller Coffee Table in Black with Glass Top
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Noguchi Coffee Table, originally designed by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller in 1947. This particular example was produced in the United States in the 2000s. The table feat...
Glass, Wood
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi 1st Edition Table table. Model 22n. Made in Gifu. Washi & Bambo
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Height: 43 1/2 / Diameter : ...
Bamboo
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp No. 9 for Knoll
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi tripod table lamp composed of cherry and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl. Designed in 1947 and produced by Knoll as model no. 9. A strikingly clean example of this icon...
Fiberglass, Cherry
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 1N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Early "Rudder" Table, Birch, Steel, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Rudder" table by Isamu Noguchi. In birch and zinc-plated steel. Designed in 1949. With an asymmetrical form—balanced on two hairpin legs and a third, rudder-like fin—the R...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum connecting pin present.
Aluminum
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Metal
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scul...
Metal
$4,200 / item
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N Floor Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari lig...
Metal
$1,800 / item
Akari Model XP1 Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model XP1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly c...
Metal
$3,200 / item
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. ...
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Sculpture Floor Lamp 10A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An early Noguchi Akari floor lamp model 10A, in good condition for its age. The shade retains structural integrity, with minimal wear shown on the washi paper. The Sun and Moon produ...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi 31N Paper Akari Pendant Lamp, Bamboo & Washi, 1990
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Metal
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari...
Metal
Lampe sur pied de table Akari Light 1AY
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BAUD, FR
Lampe élégante et épurée, conçue Isamu Noguchi et appartenant à la célèbre collection Akari. Lampe en papier de riz (papier washi) ce qui lui confère une lumière douce et chaleureuse
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Classic Modernist Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' Side Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' Side Table for Knoll.. Black laminate top.. Approx 25 years old
Chrome, Iron
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Freeform Sofa Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa blends sculpture and function in a fluid, organic form. Inspired by natural shapes, its asymme...
Beech, Maple
Isamu Noguchi Early Akari BB3 Bamboo & Iron Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sharon, CT
Early BB3 floor lamp. Cast iron base marked with white paint by hand: Made in Japan.
Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 50EN, Bamboo & Paper, Mid-Century
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 50EN designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tra...
Metal
1980s Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant Akari floor lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi in the early 1950s. This sculptural light consists of a hand-formed washi paper shade stretched over a delicate bamboo rib structu...
Metal
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. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951, Akari model 120A ...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, Akari Model 7A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, Akari Model 7A in perfect working condition.
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Steel
$1,280Sale Price|32% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi for Akari light sculpture, model 10A
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Isamu Noguchi for Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A Designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1952 Manufacturer: Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan / USA Materials: Washi paper, enameled steel, bamboo, cane, ...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi, Akari UF, Circa 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Stunning mid-century modern piece: the vintage Akari lamp by Isamu Noguchi. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp is timeless, elegant, and shows some traces of use. This is a rare discont...
Metal
$6,400 / set
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A Floor Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shades are made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari lig...
Metal
Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi 22N Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Highland, IN
Noguchi designed a series of lamps starting in the 1950s, this 22N Akari designed in 1968 is a beautiful example of his "light sculptures". Made in Gifu, Japan by Ozeki & Co. using ...
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage 1950s Isamu Noguchi BB3 / 55DD Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original 1950s BB3 floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi. The original shade was torn, and thus updated with a new harp, and new 55DD shade from the Noguchi museum. The bamboo stem, cast ir...
Iron
$2,500 / item
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Metal
$4,995 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-33N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade, in original packag...
Steel
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. This table lamp has a shade made from handmade washi paper, ink and bamboo ribs with the original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
Metal
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki & Co. Japan, 1960s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and metal base by Isamu Noguchi by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1960s. Signed with the iconic red "Sun and the Moon" logo. In good or...
Metal
Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
BB3 floor lamp with Washi Paper lampshade designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki, Japan. This floor lamp features a white Washi paper lampshade, a bamboo shaft and a sphe...
Steel
$1,235Sale Price|35% Off
Noguchi Style Triangle Glass Top Wide Side Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
0riginal 1950s black lacquer Triangle Glass Top wide end table in the style of Isamu Noguchi with interlocking carved oak base. The base of the coffee ...
Wood
$6,000 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp BB-3 55-D
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two available. Purchased in 2000s. Iconic floor lamp by Noguchi. Ships from Philadelphia.
Bamboo
Akari Table, Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, Japan, 1980s - 1990s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An original Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, crafted in Japan with washi paper on a delicate wire frame. This iconic series combine organic warmth with sculptural geometry, cr...
Paper, Bamboo
Akari Model 7A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's...
Metal
47.5” Cyclone Dining Table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The 47.5-inch Isamu Noguchi Cyclone dining table by Knoll is a rare and iconic piece, showcasing a harmonious blend of artistry and functionality. Designed by the renowned Isamu Noguchi, its distinctive base features a dynamic interplay of chrome-plated steel rods, creating a sculptural and eye-catching focal point. The round tabletop, measuring 47.5 inches in diameter, adds an elegant touch and provides ample space for dining or collaborative activities. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this collector's item seamlessly merges mid-century modern aesthetics with timeless sophistication, making it a coveted centerpiece for design enthusiasts. Photographed with C. Jeré boat...
Metal