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Noguchi Akari Paper Lamp

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Chandelier Japan

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

$1,800

H 12 in Dm 12 in

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, hand-cut tree and lattice motif that allows light to filter through the porcelain,...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Modern Architectural Floor Lamp c1970s

$600

H 9 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Japanese Modern Architectural Floor Lamp c1970s

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese low accent floor lamp c1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp

$4,258

H 29.5 in Dm 15 in

Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp

By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO

Located in New York, NY

Satsuma Washi studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of th...

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2010s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Rare 1950 Paul Hanson Lamp Japanese Iron Samurai Helmet All Original MCM Brass

$1,840

H 28 in W 17 in D 8 in

Rare 1950 Paul Hanson Lamp Japanese Iron Samurai Helmet All Original MCM Brass

Located in Peoria, AZ

( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 28" TALL 17" WIDE ) Here is legendary Paul Hanson Lightings wonderful Samurai Helmet lamp! Danish Modern lamp!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Champlevé Table Lamp, Hexagonal Metal, Modern 20th Century

$3,200

H 24.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Japanese Champlevé Table Lamp, Hexagonal Metal, Modern 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese Champlevé Table Lamp Hexagonal cast metal table lamp with stylized bird-head handles and detailed champlevé enamel decoration in blue and red. Retains its original string s...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Wicker Pendant Lamp by Kondu, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, 43" Diameter

$590

H 26.78 in Dm 16.93 in

Wicker Pendant Lamp by Kondu, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, 43" Diameter

By Kondu

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Pendant lamp .Wicker with White Lucite . signed Kond 1 large E27 bulb needed

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Asian Modern Japanese Brass Dragon Cast Koi Fish Sculptural Table Lamp On Lucite

$1,175

H 21.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in

Asian Modern Japanese Brass Dragon Cast Koi Fish Sculptural Table Lamp On Lucite

Located in Miami, FL

Stylized Japanese Dragon Cast Brass Koi Fish Table Lamp mounted on a transparent beveled Lucite Base and rectangle black acrylic block. The Lamp is in perfect working condition, wire...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Japanese Modernist Table Lamp c1970s

$950

H 15 in W 17.25 in D 11.25 in

Vintage Japanese Modernist Table Lamp c1970s

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic vintage Japanese modernist table lamp c1970s. Impressive size and form. Diffuser shade lifts out to access the bulb. It has two bulbs for a two-way setting. Puts off a beau...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Green Frogs Japanese Ceramic Lamp Finials Pair

$150 / set

H 3 in W 3 in D 2 in

Green Frogs Japanese Ceramic Lamp Finials Pair

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cute pair of Japanese ceramic green frog figurines on brass bases as lamp finials. Made of vintage salt and pepper shakers.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Matching Pair of Aloha Modern Leather Lamps with Vintage Japanese Parasol Shades

$5,750 / set

H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in

Matching Pair of Aloha Modern Leather Lamps with Vintage Japanese Parasol Shades

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The One of One Collection is an ongoing series of limited-edition lamps featuring shades made from particularly rare vintage paper parasols from our archive. Model No. 037 is a lim...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu

$957

H 10.24 in Dm 14.97 in

1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu

Located in London, GB

Osaka Tokushu, the company behind this striking 1960s brass naval passageway lamp, is renowned for its high-quality maritime equipment. Based in Japan, the company specialized in pro...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Modern One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper LED Pendant Lamp, Croissant

$1,485

H 9.5 in Dm 8 in

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 of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of th...

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2010s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style

$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 executed in brass and Fabric. It comes with two E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb soc...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Japonisme Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Porcelain Japanese Lamps Decorated in Hong Kong

$2,995 / set

H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Porcelain Japanese Lamps Decorated in Hong Kong

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Hand painted flowers on porcelain resulting in a stunning pair of lamps. Stamped on the bottom during rewiring says ‘Japanese Porcelain Ware Decorated in Hong Kong’. Lamps measures 2...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

rabbit Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp 1980s Japan

$1,027

H 46.46 in W 25.2 in D 6.7 in

rabbit Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp 1980s Japan

By Tanaka Kosai

Located in Den Haag, NL

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka Corp Halogen Floor Lamp Japan Memphis design home Japan space age design mid century atomic design Table lamp Rabbit Tanaka desk lamp Halogen Memphis Style. Bl...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture, Handmade Washi Paper, Japan

$1,950

H 57.09 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Japanese Contemporary Etched Blue Black Porcelain Table Lamp

$6,250

H 19 in Dm 13 in

Japanese Contemporary Etched Blue Black Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary large porcelain table lamp, a stunning masterpiece hand painted, hand-glazed and edtched on a large globular body in black, navy, royal and light ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1970's Adjustable Table Lamp by Sanyo, Japan

$377

H 15.75 in W 5.52 in D 9.85 in

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 adapter included.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Japan Style Flush Lamp by Temde

$2,479

H 3.55 in Dm 18.12 in

Japan Style Flush Lamp by Temde

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen

Located in München, DE

Exceptionally beautiful Japanese-style ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design is very beautiful and minimalist. The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condi...

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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Beech, Paper

Sunshine Floor Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Contemporary Style, Brass

$9,089 / item

H 61.03 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Sunshine Floor Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Contemporary Style, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

SUNSHINE Let the light to come through Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with attenti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare Japanese Fishing Floating Glass Ball with Iron Frame

$700Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in Dm 11 in

Rare Japanese Fishing Floating Glass Ball with Iron Frame

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and very rare Japanese fishing blown glass ball with special iron frame, freshly rewired new socket and cord lampshade not included it's 18 inches tall to the top of the so...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$1,947

H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in

Japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, mid-century modern, 1960s We have listed another matching larger lamp from this collection here on 1stDibs. By adding three more h...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

$1,250

H 13 in Dm 27.56 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. New cord and black ena...

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

$1,660

H 62.21 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 33N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version in imma...

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Sunshine Table Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Contemporary Japanese Decò Design, Brass

$4,131 / item

H 19.69 in Dm 13 in

Sunshine Table Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Contemporary Japanese Decò Design, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

SUNSHINE Let the light to come through Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with attenti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare! Japan Panasonic Modernist Fluorescent Table Lamp! 1960 Wow Black & Cream!

$1,200

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 Beam Design! Offered is a marvelous Panasonic lamp that is the epitome of Japanese m...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, model S2, Japan 1970s

$7,864

H 35.83 in Dm 17.33 in

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, model S2, Japan 1970s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, model S2 suspension lamp with sun and moon ideogram together with the original paper bag stamped S2 Noguchi designed his series of Akari light s...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Akari Floor Lamp BB3-55DD by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s

$17,500

H 65.36 in Dm 23.63 in

Akari Floor Lamp BB3-55DD by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

Isamu Noguchi, an acclaimed American-Japanese artist, pioneered the Akari series to merge traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan

$1,534

H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, ES

His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, set a new standard for the reintegration of the arts.

Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Japan Mid-Century Floor Lamp Ghost 'Fantasma' by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972

$8,853

H 33.47 in Dm 38.98 in

Japan Mid-Century Floor Lamp Ghost 'Fantasma' by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972

By Yamagiwa, Shiro Kuramata

Located in MIlano, IT

Japan mid-century Floor lamp ghost (Fantasma) by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972. Floor lamp ghost (Fantasma) in plexiglass. The white acrylic glass shade has the shape of a floating clo...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Studio Craft Japanese-Carved Table Lamp, California, 1960s

$5,800

H 34.5 in W 10 in D 9.5 in

Studio Craft Japanese-Carved Table Lamp, California, 1960s

Located in South Jordan, UT

A compelling example of California studio craftsmanship, this sculptural table lamp masterfully blends Japanese carving traditions with the organic modernism that defined West Coast ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Cypress

Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan

$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. More recent production dating to the 2000s. Materials: bamboo, washi paper, cast iron...

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Japanese Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Finish and Lucite Base

$1,100

H 19.5 in Dm 8 in

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. Created in Japan during the midcentury period, this table lamp features a white ceramic...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern Floor Lamp by SUZUKI ANDON Signed 政和

$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. Lacquered wood three-legged stand with hand-painted silk shade lantern, signed by the artis...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Large japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$2,538

H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in

Large japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, mid-century modern, 1960s We have listed another matching smaller lamp from this collection here on 1stDibs. By adding three more ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Original Mid Century Isamu Noguchi N21 Floor Lamp by Ozeki & Co Japan 1960

$32,463

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 enamelled metal legs. In good original condition and marked with the iconic red "Sun...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Japanese Style Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s

$1,086

H 60.63 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in

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 referred to as “Japonka” because the shade profiles resemble traditional Japanese si...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sunshine Table Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japan Style & Brass, Handmade in Italy

$5,902 / item

H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 6.3 in

Sunshine Table Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japan Style & Brass, Handmade in Italy

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

SUNSHINE Let the light to come through Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with attenti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp

$1,888

H 27.56 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, ES

His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, set a new standard for the reintegration of the arts.

Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Japanese Ceramic Lamp

$1,500 / item

H 19.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Japanese Ceramic Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp hardware and wiring. Asian Chinese Japanese.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki & Co. Japan, 1960s

$14,756

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 by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan 1960s. Signed with the iconic red "Sun and ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cup Table Lamp by Sophie Vaidie

$2,018 / item

H 12.6 in Dm 13.78 in

Japanese Cup Table Lamp by Sophie Vaidie

Located in Geneve, CH

Japanese Cup Table Lamp by Sophie Vaidie One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 32 cm. Materials: Beige stoneware with white mat glaze and light mulberry paper. All our lamps can be w...

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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Paper

Japanese Cup Table Lamp by Sophie Vaidie

$2,018 / item

H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Japanese Cup Table Lamp by Sophie Vaidie

Located in Geneve, CH

Japanese Cup Table Lamp by Sophie Vaidie One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 35 cm. Materials: Beige stoneware with white mat glaze and brown mulberry paper. All our lamps can be w...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Paper

Vintage Wildwood Hand Painted Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp

$650

H 29.75 in Dm 18 in

Vintage Wildwood Hand Painted Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp

By Wildwood Lamp Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lamp is a classic from the 1950's - 1960's. Made by Wildwood, a company noted for its quality lamps, the Japanese made porcelain base is in the chinoiserie tradition of an Imari...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sunshine Contemporary Pendant Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Style, Brass

$9,089 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 22.84 in

Sunshine Contemporary Pendant Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Style, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

SUNSHINE Let the light to come through Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with attenti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hand Painted Japaneses style Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

$1,357

H 26.78 in Dm 15.75 in

Hand Painted Japaneses style Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in amstelveen, NL

Big one-of-a-kind asymmetrical table lamp in Japanese style due to the red hand-painted drawings on the ceramic. On the corners of the base there are lines of red dots and the bottom...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Bouclé

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki & Co. Japan, 1960s

$11,214

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 Ozeki & Co, Japan 1960s. Signed with the iconic red "Sun and the Moon" logo. In good or...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Jade Green Midcentury Oriental Japanese Ceramic Lamp

$650

H 19.5 in Dm 10.5 in

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 hardware and wiring. Asian Chinese Japanese.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp

$3,269

H 9.85 in Dm 17.72 in

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, ES

His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, set a new standard for the reintegration of the arts.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Postmodern Sirio Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s

$1,531

H 74.81 in W 17.52 in D 16.93 in

Japanese Postmodern Sirio Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s

By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Floor Lamp Sirio by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah Designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930 - 2010) Maker Sirrah, Italy Era 1970s Material metall Size 44,5 x 43 x 190 cm Condition good ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sunshine Pendant Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Paper Brass, Hand Made Italy

$9,089 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

Sunshine Pendant Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Japanese Paper Brass, Hand Made Italy

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

SUNSHINE pendant lamp, the bright inner garden! Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Table Lamp Japanese Inspired Design

$1,250Sale Price|44% Off

H 37 in W 9.25 in D 6.75 in

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Table Lamp Japanese Inspired Design

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and beautiful Charles Hollis Jones lucite table lamp. This stylish designed table lamp features alternating blocks of clear lucite accentuated by a lucite finial. The base is un...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Set of 2 Japanese Wall Lamps Liseuse, 1970s

$3,541 / set

H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Set of 2 Japanese Wall Lamps Liseuse, 1970s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Wall lamp LISEUSE Wall lamp from Japan from the 70s Structure in brass, iron and acrylic Neon tube Switch on and off with the switch on the side Completely new electrified.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sunshine Floor Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Brass & Japanese Paper, Hand Made Italy

$10,624 / item

H 63 in Dm 22.84 in

Sunshine Floor Lamp by Sabrina Landini, Brass & Japanese Paper, Hand Made Italy

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

SUNSHINE , floor lamp Let the light to come through! Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Japan 75 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires

$6,492 / item

H 196.86 in Dm 29.53 in

Japan 75 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires

Located in Geneve, CH

Japan 75 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 500 cm. Materials: Aluminum and travertine romano. Available in different aluminum color options. Available in two diffe...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Japan 95 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires

$7,791 / item

H 196.86 in Dm 36.23 in

Japan 95 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires

Located in Geneve, CH

Japan 95 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 95 x H 500 cm. Materials: Aluminum and travertine romano. Available in different aluminum color options. Available in two diffe...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Travertine, Metal

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Table Lamp "Two Rotulas Agrafee" by Serge Mouille

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H 25.6 in Dm 11.82 in

Table Lamp "Two Rotulas Agrafee" by Serge Mouille

By Idée Japan, Serge Mouille

Located in Geneva, CH

Black table lamp "Two Rotulas Agrafee" designed by Serge Mouille in 1958. This re-edition was beautifully manufactured in Japan, production 2000. Orientable, double swivel Requir...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronze Finish Asian Candlesticks as Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 32 in Dm 8 in

Bronze Finish Asian Candlesticks as Table Lamps

By Asian Modern

Located in Austin, TX

Bronze finish candlesticks, wired as table lamps, circa 1940s, with new electrical wiring, UL approved. Priced without shades shown. Shades shown are 18" rectangular black ribbed sha...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japanese Acrylic Origami Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Acrylic Origami Table Lamp

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Amazing table lamp made out of folded acrylic. Made in Japan, designer unknown. Labeled.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Midcentury Japanese Fishing Float Lamp

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H 24 in Dm 10 in

Midcentury Japanese Fishing Float Lamp

Located in Sacramento, CA

Midcentury Japanese fishing float lamp with black metal mesh base. In excellent vintage condition. Float is marked with "TY" chop.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Floral Table Lamps

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H 19.25 in Dm 6 in

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 and an ebonized base and top. Classic and stunning. Height to socket.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Table Lamp Art Moderne Ceramic Japan 1940's

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H 42 in Dm 22 in

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

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Studio Ceramic Japanese Pendant Lamps

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H 12 in Dm 8 in

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 glazed surfaces with cut-outs of circular and triangular patterns with a mahogany str...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1998 Tarogo Japan Paper Amorphous Table or Wall Lamp Pair

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H 7 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

1998 Tarogo Japan Paper Amorphous Table or Wall Lamp Pair

Located in Westfield, NJ

Vintage 1998 Tarogo Japan paper amorphous table lamp pair. This rare pair of lamps are made from molded plastic covered in hand dyed green lantern paper. The amorphous shape of the l...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Paper

French 1950 Floor Lamp Japanese Style

Unavailable

H 47.25 in Dm 11.82 in

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.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Japanese Lamps, circa 1970

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H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Japanese Lamps, circa 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful pair of lamp Japanese style circa 1970 Brass and glass With original shades

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Genesi Sponge Lamp by Masayo Ave, Japan

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H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Genesi Sponge Lamp by Masayo Ave, Japan

By Masayo Ave

Located in Paris, FR

80's Design lamp, Designed by Massayo Ave,-Japan- . material: cover/open-cell polyester sponge(washable) body/polypropylene structure/chromed steel Fluo-compact lamp 9W-11W Great...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp

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H 40 in Dm 14 in

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 space. Its warm glow gives rise to childhood memories of sitting around a campfire e...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp

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H 40 in Dm 14 in

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 space. Its warm glow gives rise to childhood memories of sitting around a campfire e...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century "white" Walnut Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century "white" Walnut Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Machine Age Art Deco Japanese CPO Lamps by K.K. Yoshida Seisakusho, Silk Shades

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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 midcentury machine age aluminum construction, with brass/bronze shade corners and hand pai...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps in White, Grey, and Pink, C. 1970s

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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 elegant urn forms with hand painted leaves in alternating hues of pink and grey, and o...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

"Bold enough to be its own statement piece but sleek enough to blend in. This lamp looks just as good off as it does on." This lamp was originally created out of the need to add mor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'MACAO' Minimal Eastern Style Floor Lamp Inspired by Japanese Lanterns

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H 59.06 in Dm 20.48 in

'MACAO' Minimal Eastern Style Floor Lamp Inspired by Japanese Lanterns

By DeRUCCI MILANO, Corrado Dotti

Located in Milan, IT

Floor lamp revisiting traditional Japanese lanterns, characterized by a minimal and elegant style. Structure in metal painted with epoxy powders, with white or black mesh lampshades.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Matched Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Lamps by Marbro

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H 32 in Dm 9 in

Matched Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Lamps by Marbro

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Little Rock, AR

This is table art at its finest! A sedge of Crane made of inlays of COPPER. SILVER, and BRASS on a background of BRONZE. You must know by now how much we love our Marbro lamps - th...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Silver

Table Lamp Mid Century Modern brass basket weave 1950's

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H 26 in Dm 20 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light

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H 14 in Dm 10 in

Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light

Located in Ventura, CA

This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...

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

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Maple and Brass Sconce

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H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Maple and Brass Sconce

Located in Ventura, CA

Delicate wall lighting with brass accents brings together a soft glow to any space. With a simple modern design, these sconces can be equally appreciated when illuminated on or off. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small

Unavailable

H 11.25 in Dm 8 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small

Located in Ventura, CA

This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium

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H 11.25 in Dm 10 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium

Located in Ventura, CA

This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small

Unavailable

H 11.25 in Dm 8 in

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small

Located in Ventura, CA

This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium

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H 11.25 in Dm 10 in

Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium

Located in Ventura, CA

This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Mojiko Lamp Shigeru Uchida

Unavailable

H 64.97 in Dm 21.66 in

Mojiko Lamp Shigeru Uchida

Located in Venezia, VENETO

Designed in 1998 for MOJIKO HOTEL, Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka, the second hotel on which Shigeru Uchida collaborated with Aldo Rossi. The Mojiko lamps came in many versions, with co...

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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Akari Isamu Noguchi Light Sculpture

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H 50 in D 21 in

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 beautiful hand painted landscape. Comes with original box and with all original pa...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hand Painted Porcelain Flowered Lamps by Marbro

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H 42 in Dm 8 in

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 1969. The two piece lamps have an intricate floral pattern in BLUE GREEN and look di...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp Cobra Junior by Masayki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, 1977

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H 25 in W 35 in D 21 in

Lamp Cobra Junior by Masayki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, 1977

By Masayuki Kurokawa

Located in Paris, FR

Lamp cobra junior designed by Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, base and shade in black lacquered metal, flexible body in plastic.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamps Pair Modernist Asian Forms pewter and brass 1950's

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H 34 in Dm 18 in

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 and Asian motifs, mounted on black lacquered base. New sockets and rewired Shades not...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Ingo Maurer Lamp by Isao Hosoe

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H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

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 direction. Original bulb.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Ceiling Lamp with Six Chrome Tubes and Glass Mirror Balls by Motoko Ishiiy

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H 64.97 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Ceiling Lamp with Six Chrome Tubes and Glass Mirror Balls by Motoko Ishiiy

By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten

Located in Brussels, BE

Large cascade lighting made by Staff Leuchten (Germany), design Motoko Ishii. This sophisticated hanging lamp gives a beautiful light effect. Ceiling lamp with six chromed metal tu...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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 washi paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sc...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi : Akari Pendant Lamp, Model H

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H 61.03 in Dm 20.48 in

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. The pendant lamp is signed (see photo) Very good condition, small stains. Dimens...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Akari 24A Lamp Shade by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s-1960s

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H 22 in Dm 12 in

Vintage Akari 24A Lamp Shade by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s-1960s

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

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari 24A sculptural lamp (shade only). The shade is in well preserved condition with the original box included (No shade stretcher is included). Early sun, moon ...

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Ceramic Table Light

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H 32 in Dm 8 in

Japanese Ceramic Table Light

By Japanese Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Textured Ceramic Table Light

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Desk Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Mehca beans Japanese Modern

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H 14.18 in W 11.03 in L 14.18 in

Desk Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Mehca beans Japanese Modern

By Masayuki Kurokawa, Yamagiwa

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Desk lamp designed by Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa. Made of steel. E17 bulb. Multi-color model. Black model is available too.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist More Lighting

Materials

Glass

Floor Lamp Jo Nagahara for Yamagiwa Zen Japanese Modern

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H 11.82 in Dm 58.27 in

Floor Lamp Jo Nagahara for Yamagiwa Zen Japanese Modern

By Yamagiwa, Jo Nagahara

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Floor lamp designed by Jo Nagahara for Yamagiwa. Made of glass and steel. E26 bulb. White glass shade is put on four steels poles frame.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor Lamp Jo Nagahara for Yamagiwa Zen Japanese Modern

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H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Floor Lamp Jo Nagahara for Yamagiwa Zen Japanese Modern

By Yamagiwa, Jo Nagahara

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Floor lamp designed by Jo Nagahara for Yamagiwa. Made of glass and steel. E26 bulb. White glass shade is put on four steels poles frame.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Domani Small Model Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa Zen Japanese Modern

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H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in

Domani Small Model Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa Zen Japanese Modern

By Masayuki Kurokawa

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Domani desk lamp designed by Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa. Made of glass with rubber lim. Half transparent glass shade in white. Small model. We have bigger one too.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Rubber

Post Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Colorful Geometric Pattern, Japan 1980's

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H 24 in Dm 9 in

Post Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Colorful Geometric Pattern, Japan 1980's

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful post modern glazed ceramic table lamp, vibrant colorful geometric pattern. Japan 1980's Shade not included.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Organic Modern Ceramic Pebbled Off White Signed Japanese Lamps Pair Of

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H 20 in W 9 in D 9 in

Vintage Organic Modern Ceramic Pebbled Off White Signed Japanese Lamps Pair Of

Located in North Miami, FL

These fabulous pair of ceramic vintage organic modern lamps are initialed but not legible and faded. They are of Japanese artistry and origin. Their pebbled design makes for a great ...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze and Verdigris Table Lamps

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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 subtle hourglass form body with a rich verdigris patina, banded in the center with...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Verdigris Floor lamp

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H 68 in Dm 10 in

Japanese Bronze Verdigris Floor lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Bronze Verdigris Floor lamp

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Minimalist Floorlamp with Japanese Influences

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H 61.42 in W 25.6 in D 49.22 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Minimalist Floorlamp with Japanese Influences

Located in Antwerp, BE

Floorlamp by Roberto Pamio & Renato toso for Stilwood, mid-century modern Ebonized horseshoe base Italian design; Craftsmanship; Minimalism; Japanese influence in the material

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1960s Japanese Bamboo and Rice Paper Couchin

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H 11.75 in Dm 6.5 in

1960s Japanese Bamboo and Rice Paper Couchin

Located in New Windsor, NY

Purchased from Takashimaya on fifth Avenue, NYC, circa 1960-70. A wonderful couchin that throws off a soft light. There is a faded bamboo pattern on the interior rice paper covering....

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari pendant Model N°30P, Gifu, Japan, 1990s

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H 64.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari pendant Model N°30P, Gifu, Japan, 1990s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...

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1990s Japanese Modern Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s

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H 24 in W 7 in D 7 in

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with a reed shade, 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Mod.22N Table Lamp, Daiko, Japan, C1980

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H 24.81 in Dm 16.54 in

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Mod.22N Table Lamp, Daiko, Japan, C1980

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

20th Century Japanese Bronze Lamp

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H 26 in Dm 9 in

20th Century Japanese Bronze Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

20th century Japanese bronze lamp with shade.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

White Metal Lamp by Tarogo, Japan

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H 23.5 in W 9.5 in D 16 in

White Metal Lamp by Tarogo, Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and sculptural table lamp manufactured my the Japanese lighting company Tarogo. The lamp has a tripod base, the metal shade can be moved to direct the light according to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps

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H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

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 white shades were replaced with perforated steel on the 4 sides. Shades measure: 9" wi...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel, Steel

Midcentury Japanese Tall Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 59.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

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, circa 1970s. Nice condition and working.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

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H 38 in Dm 6 in

Pair of Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze Relief Table Lamps

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

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Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

$13,575 / item

H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

AVRA Wall Sconce - Alto

$4,645 / item

H 32 in W 14 in D 3 in

AVRA Wall Sconce - Alto

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glowing buds of natural alabaster nestle in a Brutalist-inspired solid cast bronze frame. Models in the collection are individually hand-crafted by the skilled artisans in our studi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Bronze

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Modern Japanese Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of modern Japanese lighting for your home. Frequently made of metal, paper and bamboo, every item from our selection of modern Japanese lighting was constructed with great care. Find 235 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of modern Japanese lighting now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of modern Japanese lighting made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of modern Japanese lighting over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Ozeki & Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Japanese Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of modern Japanese lighting at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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