Pair Mid Century Japanese Arita Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of Arita Pagoda style hand painted Japanese Lamps. Painted scenes in various colors on white
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Porcelain
Pair Mid Century Japanese Arita Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of Arita Pagoda style hand painted Japanese Lamps. Painted scenes in various colors on white
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Style Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Style Table Lamp. Measures 5.25" in width, 5.25" in
Porcelain, Paint
$295
H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Japanese Porcelain Lamp, Decorated with Castles and Pagodas, Mid-20th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
This Japanese porcelain lamp, dating from the mid-20th century, subtly blends tradition and
Porcelain, Wood
Mid Century Japanese Style Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original Mid Century floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece was informally
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps On Carved Wood Bases. 6.25" X 6
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Tall Japanese Bronze Patinated Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of tall patinated bronze table lamps. Fine castings of animals and Japanese symbols. Single
Brass
Arita Mid 17th Century Blue and White Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Porcelain
Mid 17th Century Blue and White Japanese Arita Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Porcelain
$5,000
H 24 in Dm 16.25 in
Mid-Century Crackle Glaze Lamp, Original Fittings & Shade, Japan, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Extraordinary quality and design - Mid-Century Modern - crackle glaze ceramic lamp with original
Porcelain, Linen, Hardwood
Vintage Wildwood Hand Painted Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
lamps, the Japanese made porcelain base is in the chinoiserie tradition of an Imari temple jar. The lamp
Brass
$9,319
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Blue and White Japanese Arita Mid 17th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Porcelain
$9,319
H 20.87 in Dm 10.24 in
Japanese Arita Blue and White Mid 17th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Porcelain
$8,852
H 33.47 in Dm 38.98 in
Japan Mid-Century Floor Lamp Ghost 'Fantasma' by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972
By Shiro Kuramata, Yamagiwa
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan mid-century Floor lamp ghost (Fantasma) by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972. Floor lamp ghost
Metal
$32,457
H 43.31 in Dm 32.68 in
Early Original Mid Century Isamu Noguchi N21 Floor Lamp by Ozeki & Co Japan 1960
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Japanese mid century floor lamp in beautifully patinated washi paper, bambo and black
Metal, Brass
18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
18th Century Japanese Imari vase / lamp, having wonderful bold colouring to the motif boarders and
Porcelain
$14,753
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
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 Japanese mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and black lacquered metal base
Metal
$11,212
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
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
Metal
Large Lacquered Japanese Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Red Lacquered Porcelain Japanese Lamp on giltwood base. Rewired with new 3 way socket
Metal
$1,160
H 13 in Dm 14 in
Ceramic Incised Bulbous Table Lamp with Japanese Swimming Fish Motif Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful hand crafted lamp with a pattern of swimming fish in a deeply incised method.
Ceramic
Japanese Bronze Verdigris Floor lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Bronze Verdigris Floor lamp
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.
Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in Dm 7 in
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Brass Japanese Pagoda Lamp by Westwood Industries
By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Attributed to Tony Paul. Wonderful design, Only one available.
Brass
$1,829
H 53.55 in Dm 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style This table lamp is
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquer Basket Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Early Japanese red lacquer basket mounted as a lamp Measures: 17.5" x 17.5" x 46" Weighs: 13
Lacquer, Rattan
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Lacquered Table Lamps, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning pair of mid 20th Century Japanese table lamps in a traditional black lacquered finish
Lacquer
Attractive Pair of Large Japanese Chinoiserie Designer Ceramic Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive Pair of Large Japanese White & Gold Chinoiserie Floral Designer Ceramic Lamps These
Ceramic
Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Japanese Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
Ceramic
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Metal
Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp
Located in Louisville, KY
This mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Period Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp is a truly phenomenal piece of
Bronze
$971Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in Dm 7.5 in
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp White Pierced Porcelain Blanc De Chine
Located in Topeka, KS
Impeccable Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie white pierced porcelain Blanc De Chine table lamp by Kabuki
Brass
$2,325
H 33 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern Floor Lamp by SUZUKI ANDON Signed 政和
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern or floor lamp by SUZUKI ANDON, Japan, 1980-1990
Silk, Wood
Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of whimsical Japanese lantern table lamps. We had them sand blasted and powder-coated. The
Steel, Cut Steel
Vintage Jade Green Midcentury Oriental Japanese Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
Ceramic
1960s Hamilton Industries Compact Desk Lamp Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Hamilton Industries Chicago Compact Task Adjustable Intense table desk lamp. This
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Large Akari 23N Paper Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp, model 23N, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Metal
$275
H 29 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Japanese Porcelain Cylinder Oriental Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Japanese Porcelain Cylinder Oriental Painted Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Porcelain
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
26A ceiling lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo
Metal
Vintage Asian Wood Table Lamps Handcrafted in Japan
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
style table lamps with matched shades Circa 1960s. These stunning Mid-century Tramp style Folk Art table
Rattan, Wood, Parchment Paper
$2,200
H 17 in W 4 in D 3 in
Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Japaneese Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s Telescopic adjustable desk lamp MINT!
Chrome
Pair Japanese Asian Bright Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese vibrant monochrome yellow flattened ovoid shaped porcelain vase table lamps. The
Brass
Pair Japanese Asian Bright Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large Japanese vibrant yellow colored porcelain pot form shaped vases mounted on gilt
Brass
Antique Japanese Imari ginger jar lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An antique Japanese Imari ginger jar porcelain lamp with lovely hand-painted peacocks, vibrant
Ceramic
$525
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Brass Fretwork Japanese Lantern Small Chinoiserie Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Fretwork Japanese Lantern Small Chinoiserie Oriental Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Brass
Pair of Japanese Asian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases mounted on giltwood bases, from the 50's possibly older
Brass
1970's Adjustable Table Lamp by Sanyo, Japan
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Japan Made of plastic, chrome. 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb. Good original condition. US
Chrome
$4,200
H 69.5 in W 27.5 in D 8.75 in
Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Skokie, IL
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Akari / Ozeki & Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S USA/Japan
Steel
Pair Japanese Blanc De Shine Embossed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair Japanese Asian blanc de shine monochrome square shaped porcelain vase table lamps. Mounted on
Brass
$11,212
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper & Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "5X" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black
Metal
$8,557
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper & Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "1A" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black
Metal
$650
H 24.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Japanese Blue White Porcelain Hand Painted Vase Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Floral Hand Painted Vase Table Lamp, Signed to
Porcelain
$350
H 25 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Ceramic
$1,500
H 13 in W 15 in D 8 in
Rare! Japan Panasonic Modernist Fluorescent Table Lamp! 1960 Wow Black & Cream!
By Panasonic
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous Mod! Extremely Rare Japanese Panasonic Fluorescent Lamp! Geometric Delight! Cone and
Metal, Enamel
$650 / set
H 35 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Federal Style Brass Candlestick Urn Form Table Lamps, Japan - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Federal Style Brass Candlestick Urn Form Table Lamps, Made in Japan - a Pair. Circa Mid
Brass
Japanese Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Finish and Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese vintage table lamp from the mid 20th century, with crackled finish and lucite base
Ceramic
$1,080Sale Price|29% Off
H 39.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Chinoiserie style paper and bamboo floor lamp made in the Japanese or Chinese style, possibly in Asia but also
Bamboo, Elm, Paper
$6,432
H 75.2 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Isamu Noguchi BB3 Akari Floor Lamp, Bamboo & Washi, Ozeki & Co., Japan, 1980-90
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
sculptures, the BB3 floor lamp exemplifies the artist’s fusion of modernist form and traditional Japanese
Bamboo, Paper
$950
H 13.5 in Dm 8 in
Very Decorative Table Lamps, Japanese Style by Tyndale for Frederick Cooper Co.
By Tyndale
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lamp Co. Frederick Cooper Lamp Co. of Chicago, Mid 20th century. Cast in brass after a model
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
knowledge that has come from my many years as a professional photographer and a love for Mid-Century design
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
This lamp flirts with your senses. It commands attention while gently balancing the energy of any
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
This lamp flirts with your senses. It commands attention while gently balancing the energy of any
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century "white" Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
knowledge that has come from my many years as a professional photographer and a love for Mid-Century design
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
knowledge that has come from my many years as a professional photographer and a love for Mid-Century design
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
knowledge that has come from my many years as a professional photographer and a love for Mid-Century design
Brass
Midcentury Japanese Fishing Float Lamp
Located in Sacramento, CA
Midcentury Japanese fishing float lamp with black metal mesh base. In excellent vintage condition
Metal
Matched Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
background of BRONZE. You must know by now how much we love our Marbro lamps - these are among our favorites
Brass, Copper, Silver
Table Lamp "Two Rotulas Agrafee" by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille, Idée Japan
Located in Geneva, CH
Black table lamp "Two Rotulas Agrafee" designed by Serge Mouille in 1958. This re-edition was
Metal
Japanese Acrylic Origami Table Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Amazing table lamp made out of folded acrylic. Made in Japan, designer unknown. Labeled.
Acrylic
Pair of Japanese Floral Table Lamps
Located in Asheville, NC
A favorite of ours - wonderful pair of Japanese hexagonal floral table lamps, hand painted flowers
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Height Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Vintage Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Table Lamp with American Brass Hardware - Mid 20th Century
Brass
Table Lamp Art Moderne Ceramic Japan 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Table Lamp Art Moderne Ceramic Japan 1940's New sockets and rewired Shade not included
Ceramic
French 1950 Floor Lamp Japanese Style
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A very nice "Japanese" floor lamp from the 1950s French work.
Steel
Table Lamp Mid Century Modern brass basket weave 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s sculptural brass basket weave table lamp New sockets and rewired Shade not included
Brass
Vintage Hand Painted Porcelain Flowered Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
Monumental matched pair of porcelain lamps imported from Japan by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa
Brass
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of Two Brass Table Lamps with Traditional Japanese Couple
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
A set of two antiqued brass table lamps in the form of a Japanese traditional couple on circular
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps in White, Grey, and Pink, C. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Japanese porcelain lamps with white crackle glaze finish. Lamps have
Gold
Unavailable
H 16 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Machine Age Art Deco Japanese CPO Lamps by K.K. Yoshida Seisakusho, Silk Shades
By Yoshida Seisakusho
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Japanese CPO lamps by K.K. Yoshida Seisakusho, silk shades Uncommon
Aluminum, Brass
Ingo Maurer Lamp by Isao Hosoe
By Isao Hosoe
Located in LYON, FR
Flexible structure in ABS plastic which allows you to twist and turn the lamp in almost any
Plastic
Table Lamps Pair Modernist Asian Forms pewter and brass 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Modernist form table lamps, produced circa 1950s, crafted of pewter with brass banding
Brass, Pewter
Akari Isamu Noguchi Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage dead stock Isamu Noguchi light sculpture/ floor lamp. This example is signed and features a
Iron
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
lamp listing is for a 8" diameter Walnut wood with a Golden Sand colored lampshade. Other hardwood
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
lamp listing is for a 10" diameter Teak wood with a Golden Sand colored lampshade. Other hardwood
Brass
Japanese Arita "Sarasa" lamp
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. Originally, Sarasa referred to cloth with floral and bird motifs painted on it. Choosing the right lighting is an important point in effectively enhancing the atmosphere ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Arita "Koimari Botan" lamp
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a hand-drawn piece. The fusion of pottery and a lamp is rare, and there are not many
Ceramic, Porcelain
Unavailable
H 11.25 in Dm 8 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
lamp listing is for a 7" diameter Teak wood with a White colored lampshade. Other hardwood, lampshade
Brass
Unavailable
H 11.25 in Dm 10 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
lamp listing is for a 10" diameter Maple wood with a White colored lampshade. Other hardwood, lampshade
Brass
1960s Studio Ceramic Japanese Pendant Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Studio crafted ceramic pedants from Japan, circa 1960s. The pedants are a combination of raw and
Unavailable
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Matched Pair of Blue and Red Glazed Japanese Mid-19th Century Vases Now as Lam
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of blue and red glazed Japanese mid-19th century vases now as lamps.
Signed Tall Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Single Lamp Base
Located in Bronx, NY
Signed Terra Cotta Red colored Japanese tall Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase, single lamp base
Ceramic
Isamu Noguchi : Akari Pendant Lamp, Model H
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in lyon, FR
Isamu Noguchi : Akari pendant lamp, model H circa 1970 Washi paper, bamboo sticks and metal
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Akari 24A Lamp Shade by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s-1960s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari 24A sculptural lamp (shade only). The shade is in well preserved
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Porcelain Famille Jaune Prunus Blossom Vase Lamp
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Large old Japanese porcelain vase made into lamp with enameled prunus blossom decor on a yellow
Porcelain
Japanese Ceramic Table Light
By Japanese Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Textured Ceramic Table Light
20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Lamp
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on brass
Metal
Sophisticated Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sophisticated pair of Mid-Century Japanese table lamps that tell the story of a blooming lotus
2 Mid-Century Chase Porcelain Figurine Boudoir Vanity Lamps Brass Japan
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Mid-century reticulated brass and figural porcelain lamps featuring a pair of couples dressed in
Brass
Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Table Lamps by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Japanese mixed metal table lamps by Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1950s. The lamps
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 30 in Dm 8.5 in L 30 in
Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze and Verdigris Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated pair of table lamps were realized in Japan, circa 1950. They feature a
Bronze
Pair of Mid-19th Century Japanese Imari Pattern Vases Converted to Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th century Japanese Imari pattern vases having moulded bodies with panels depicting
Pottery
Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of good quality 19th Century Japanese Imari lidded vases / lamps, each with gilded ormolu
Porcelain
Sold
H 75.99 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Early Mid Century L4 Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co Japan 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century floor lamp model "L4" in washi paper, metal and iron by Isamu
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 75.99 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Early Mid Century L4 Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp Produced by Ozeki & Co Japan 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century floor lamp model "L4" in washi paper, metal and iron by Isamu
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Pair of Art Pottery Table Lamps with a Japanese Flair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These unique Mid Century Art Pottery Table Lamps bring a touch of Japanese flair to any room
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps in the Japanese Taste, mid 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast ceramic lamps with raised foliage and figurative designs mounted on tapered brass bases with
Ceramic
A Mid Century Pair of Decorative Table Lamps with Japanese Scene
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of decorative acrylic and brass table lamps with Japanese scene mounted on a wooden
Brass
Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with a reed shade, 1970s.
Wood
Large Japanese Pink Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous large Japanese porcelain table lamp, multicolor with mainly pink colors, floral designs
Porcelain
Sold
H 62 in W 46 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Japanese-Inspired Two Light Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo
Located in Norwalk, CT
geometric motifs, this fabulous and rare floor lamp is a fascinating example of Japanese-inspired Mid
Brass
Japanese Bronze Onion-Form Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a striking Japanese onion-from bronze lamp fitted to a carved wood base.
Bronze
Midcentury Japanese Dentist Lamp
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The height and the angle of the shade are adjustable. E26 socket.
Stone, Steel
Japanese Lotus Flower Table Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century Japanese table lamp having hand carved wood lotus leaves and flowers with a
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Ceramic Table Lamps
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Mid century Japanese ceramic table lamps on a wooden base. Elegant hand painted flowers
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Cordova, SC
Super cool vintage Lightolier desk lamp. It’s perfect for the mid-century modern office! Sleek
Metal
Midcentury Japanese Tall Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern floor lamp. Black lacquer Wood frame with removable rice paper shade
Wood
White Metal Lamp by Tarogo, Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and sculptural table lamp manufactured my the Japanese lighting company Tarogo. The
Metal
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
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