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Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendant Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950

$4,851Sale Price / item|75% Off

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendant Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950

By Steph Simon, Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Pair of Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950

$10,509 / set

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Pair of Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950

By Isamu Noguchi, Steph Simon

Located in London, GB

Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

$14,000 / set

H 23.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Akari by Isamu Noguchi

$5,000

H 8.67 in Dm 18.12 in

Akari by Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An Akari model by Isamu Noguchi. This light sculptural column is in original shade in washi

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi, Akari, 35N

$11,000

H 63 in Dm 16.54 in

Isamu Noguchi, Akari, 35N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An Akari model “35N” by Isamu Noguchi. This sculptural light construction features an original

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture

$3,550

H 66 in W 14 in D 14 in

Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' hanging light sculpture, model no. 33N by Ozeki and Co. Ltd.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi 31N Paper Akari Pendant Lamp, Bamboo & Washi, 1990

$5,759Sale Price|25% Off

H 63 in Dm 13 in

Isamu Noguchi 31N Paper Akari Pendant Lamp, Bamboo & Washi, 1990

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

$4,200 / item

H 28 in Dm 27 in

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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

Located in Glendale, CA

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

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

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Metal

Vintage Isamu Noguchi 30P Box Lamps for Akari

$4,800 / item

H 65 in W 19 in D 19 in

Vintage Isamu Noguchi 30P Box Lamps for Akari

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dallas, TX

A matching pair of old stock, never used 30P box lamps by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. These were

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Vintage 1980s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

$16,000 / item

H 18.5 in Dm 62 in

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 33N. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp

$608Sale Price / item|29% Off

H 17.7 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp

$440Sale Price / item|32% Off

H 10 in Dm 17.7 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

$536Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Mid Century "120A" Washi Paper Akari Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Isamu Noguchi 1960s

$88,611

H 44.89 in Dm 44.1 in

Mid Century "120A" Washi Paper Akari Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Isamu Noguchi 1960s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Stockholm, SE

bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced and branded with the iconic red "Sun on The Moon" logo at the top by

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

$3,900

H 17.7 in Dm 17 in

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

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

$10,042

H 55.91 in Dm 11.03 in

Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Echt, NL

Early Large 31N Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

$16,489

H 66.93 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Echt, NL

Early Large J! Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

$60,000

H 47 in Dm 44 in

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

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

$4,725

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Echt, NL

Early 40D Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

$4,135 / item

H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Echt, NL

Early 30D Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

$17,722

H 64.97 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Echt, NL

Early Large Model K Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

$4,135 / item

H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Echt, NL

Early 45XL Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

$4,946

H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

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

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Mortsel, BE

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari "L", Ozeki, 1951, 1st Edition

$10,633Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in Dm 9.85 in

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari "L", Ozeki, 1951, 1st Edition

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the iconic "Akari" Lamp model "L" designed by the legendary Isamu Noguchi. This

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Early Rare Akari Series Model D by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki

$33,483

H 63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Early Rare Akari Series Model D by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'D' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition

$33,483

H 70.87 in Dm 23.63 in

Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'H' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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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

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

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H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

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

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari 24A sculptural lamp (shade only). The shade is in well preserved

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant Lamp 37D, 1960s

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H 13.78 in Dm 14.97 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant Lamp 37D, 1960s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Vintage Akari pendant lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi. Made with washiest paper and thin strips of

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, 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

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1990s Japanese Modern Lanterns

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Paper

Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

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H 42 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in

Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Manufactured in Japan in 1955. Dead stock, no longer in

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi

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H 48 in W 34 in D 34 in

Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

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

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

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Metal

Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

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H 14 in Dm 14 in

Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paper Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1951

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H 9.85 in Dm 17.72 in L 9.85 in

Paper Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1951

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Starting from 1951, the American-Japanese artist and designer Isamu Noguchi designed the Akari

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

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Paper

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

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H 20 in Dm 20 in

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

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

samu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp – Timeless Japanese Elegance

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H 21.66 in Dm 21.66 in

samu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp – Timeless Japanese Elegance

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp – Timeless Japanese Elegance (1980s) Embrace the timeless

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance

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H 17.72 in Dm 16.93 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Akari N31 by Isamu Noguchi, Japan

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H 61.03 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Akari N31 by Isamu Noguchi, Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Akari N31 pendant lamp by Isamu Noguchi, ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

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H 9.5 in Dm 20 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in New York, NY

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

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H 18.51 in W 18.51 in L 18.51 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in L 29.53 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

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H 13 in Dm 27.56 in L 13 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

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H 13 in Dm 27.56 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

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H 62.21 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s

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H 41.34 in Dm 0.01 in

Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ceiling lamp Akari designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s. Mulberry bark paper

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

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H 62 in Dm 14.5 in

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

AKARI 30n by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1960s

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H 63 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in

AKARI 30n by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1960s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

It is 30n of the akari series made by Isamu Noguchi. There is no package and the socket is new

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

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H 15.36 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

Vintage "Akari" Pendant Lamp Model 20A, Isamu Noguchi, 1950s

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H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

Vintage "Akari" Pendant Lamp Model 20A, Isamu Noguchi, 1950s

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Vintage "Akari" pendant lamp model 20A designed by Isamu Noguchi. This individual seems to be

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

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

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H 63 in W 23 in D 23 in

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

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

No.20a Akari by Isamu Noguchi

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H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in

No.20a Akari by Isamu Noguchi

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Isamu Noguchi's lighting, AKARI series No. 20 A vintage. It seems to have remained in the dead

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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H 72 in Dm 10.5 in

Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi '1904-1988', Akari Suspension Model 33N, USA, circa 1970

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H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Isamu Noguchi '1904-1988', Akari Suspension Model 33N, USA, circa 1970

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), Akari Suspension Model 33N, Washi paper, Edition Ozeki & Co, Ltd

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

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

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H 63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

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

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design Illuminate your space with

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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H 63 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Isamu Noguchi lighting, vintage 33n of the Akari series. What was left of the dead stock. A tag

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 45D Paper Hanging Pendant Lamp

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H 18 in Dm 18 in

Early Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 45D Paper Hanging Pendant Lamp

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Troy, MI

Early and rare unused model 45D Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

ISAMU NOGUCHI AKARI LAMPS

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H 12.2 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in

ISAMU NOGUCHI AKARI LAMPS

Located in New York, NY

Isamu Noguchi (AMERICAN, 1904-1988) designed the Akari ceiling lamps (3) in the 1950s. All three

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20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Akari Lamp by Isamu Noguchi

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H 10 in Dm 17.5 in

Vintage Akari Lamp by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

Vintage Akari lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi. Shade is in very good condition with no tears. Minor

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Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Glendale, CA

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi

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Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused

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Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused

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

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage unused model 21A Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan by

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

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H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu

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Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture

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H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Akari YP1 pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

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

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture

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

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture

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Located in Dronten, NL

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

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 31N

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 31N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

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

Located in Glendale, CA

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

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Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s

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Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ceiling lamp Akari designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s. Mulberry bark paper

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

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

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Large Noguchi Akari Lamp Model No 15A

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Large Noguchi Akari Lamp Model No 15A

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 120F, Ozeki, designed 1951

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Isamu Noguchi Akari 120F, Ozeki, designed 1951

By Isamu Noguchi

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Akari model “120F” by Isamu Noguchi. Original shade in washi & bamboo rims with structure in

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan

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Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture

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Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' hanging Akari light sculpture. Suspension model D. A tribute to

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Large Original Noguchi Akari Lamp Model No 15A

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Large Original Noguchi Akari Lamp Model No 15A

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

marking on the shade is the signature of an old original Akari example. The packing is marked with a

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

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Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N

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Noguchi Akari Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic noguchi akari pendant available at 1stDibs. A noguchi akari pendant — often made from paper, bamboo and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a noguchi akari pendant — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right noguchi akari pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Noguchi Akari Pendant?

Prices for a noguchi akari pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,375.

Isamu Noguchi for sale on 1stDibs

A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs — his chairs and tables as well as his timeless Akari lamp and other lighting fixtures — share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance.

Noguchi was born in Los Angeles to an American mother and Japanese father, and spent most of his childhood in Japan. He returned to the United States at age 13, went to high school in Indiana and enrolled at Columbia University to study medicine. At the same time, he took night courses in sculpture.

Within three months, Noguchi left college to pursue art full time. Noguchi was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1927 and traveled to Paris to work under Constantin Brancusi. It marked a turning point. Inspired by Brancusi, Noguchi embraced abstraction and began to sculpt in the expressive, rhythmic style that would be the hallmark of his work.

Once back in New York, Noguchi was introduced to design by what would become a lifelong collaboration creating sets for choreographer Martha Graham. His first industrial designs were in Bakelite: the sleek Measured Time kitchen timer created circa 1932, and his famed Zenith Radio Nurse intercom, from 1937.

Ten years later, Herman Miller introduced Noguchi’s now-iconic glass-topped coffee table with an articulated wooden base. His washi paper and bamboo Akari light sculptures, handmade in Japan, debuted in 1951. In the late 1950s, Noguchi designed for Knoll, creating such pieces as his dynamic Cyclone table and rocking stool.

For collectors, Noguchi’s furniture and lighting designs remain his most accessible work — they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.

Find vintage Isamu Noguchi floor lamps, table lamps, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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

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

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

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

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

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.