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Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
reverence for detail and symbolism. The gilded surface of each lantern captures and refracts light, creating
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
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H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian hand-stitched parchment lanterns with a single interior light. Sold
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Vintage 1960s Lanterns

Materials

Parchment Paper

French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
squared lantern made of rattan canes with an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker rings
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

'Be-Andon’ Lantern Lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996, Japan
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Chicago, IL
Be-Andon Japanese lantern-style table lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996. Light grey
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan squared lantern with wicker wire cannage panels. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Original Christian Liaigre Bronze Japanese Style Lantern from the Mercer Hotel
By Christian Liaigre
Located in East Hampton, NY
This over-sized heavy bronze and glass panels Japanese "Takumi" style lantern was custom designed
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1990s French Anglo-Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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
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2010s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "L2" by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1908) A light sculptural column, original shade in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
bamboo handle. The lantern is in good condition with some minor patination on the paper, as seen in the
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20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
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H 11.5 in W 10.6 in D 10.6 in
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant Light // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Mid-20th Century Rattan Pendant Lantern We are specialists in
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo and rattan french pendant lamp. Mid-century round piece with an interior parchment paper
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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s This
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

21 Century Steel Armature Japanese Paper Lantern Intersect by Andrew Stansell
By Andrew Stansell
Located in Chicago, IL
Light fixture - Japanese Paper lantern by Andrew Stansell, INTERSECT Can be used as a table top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
interior cylindrical paper lampshade to diffuse the light. This sculptural lamp combines a midcentury
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
manner of Franco Albini. It has an inner cylindrical paper lamp shade to difusse the light. It hangs from
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
washi paper. The light is made up of 6 equal squares and sits flush to the wall. Diffused light is
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2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paper

Extra Large Highly Stylish Brass and Beveled Glass Pendant Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and beautifully executed, large 3 light pendant / lantern. If you are looking for
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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
reverence for detail and symbolism. The gilded surface of each lantern captures and refracts light, creating
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
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H 5.52 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit stone lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone lantern fashioned in six parts with a Classic Lotus kasuga and finial Hohju, light chamber
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Sculptural Vase, Candle Lantern, Handmade Home Decor by Donatas Žukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
SCULPTURAL VASE, narrow candle lantern Greatly nature-inspired with a touch of modernity - that
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Vases

Materials

Paper

Sculptural Vase Black, Candle Lantern, Restaurant Table Decor by Donatas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Sculptural vase, black candle lantern Greatly nature-inspired with a touch of modernity - that
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Vases

Materials

Paper

Sculptural Vase High Candle Lantern by Donatas Žukauskas In Stock
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
into a lantern, casting a breathtaking play of light and shadows. Crafted from recycled paper pulp
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2010s Lithuanian Brutalist Vases

Materials

Paper

Sculptural Vase Wave Candle Lantern by Donatas Žukauskas In Stock
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
into a lantern, casting a breathtaking play of light and shadows. Crafted from recycled paper pulp
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2010s Lithuanian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Paper

Sculptural Vase Wide Candle Lantern by Donatas Žukauskas In Stock
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
into a lantern, casting a breathtaking play of light and shadows. Crafted from recycled paper pulp
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
with a paper lampshade to diffuse the light. Each one hangs from a chain with bamboo sticks
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone lantern fashioned in six parts with a Classic Lotus kasuga and finial Hohju, light chamber
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
der Surinaamsche insects, Amsterdam, Jean Frederic Bernard, 1730. POMEGRANATE FLOWER AND LANTERN
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
der Surinaamsche insects, Amsterdam, Jean Frederic Bernard, 1730. POMEGRANATE FLOWER AND LANTERN
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
predating the paper lanterns Noguchi innovated. She says she researched and can't find anything comparable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Floor Lamps

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Bamboo, Paper, Elm

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Under the Hazy Moon Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor
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2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3A Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
after his visit to Gifu, a town known for its manufacturing of paper parasols and lanterns from mulberry
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cho F1 Light Floor Lamp by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Cho Light, by Swiss designer Dimitri Bähler, combines traditional Japanese Washi paper with a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cho F1 Ø375 Light Floor Lamp by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Cho Light, by Swiss designer Dimitri Bähler, combines traditional Japanese Washi paper with a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Established & Sons F1 Ø250 Small Cho Floor Light by Dimitri Bähler
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Japanese Washi paper which is frequently used in Japanese paper lanterns of the highest quality.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Established & Sons F2 Ø250 Large CHO Floor Light by Dimitri Bähler
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Japanese Washi paper which is frequently used in Japanese paper lanterns of the highest quality.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Highly Stylish Brass and Glass Arts & Crafts Pendant Light, 1910 Berlage Style
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and execution pendant light / lantern. In the manner of Hendrik Berlage. If you
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tea House and Star Trails Panorama
Located in Zephyr Cove, NV
the star trails, and used a propane lantern to illuminate the interior of the structure for 30 minutes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

Materials

Paper

 Tea House and Star Trails Panorama
 Tea House and Star Trails Panorama
H 52 in W 25 in D 2.5 in
Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Print Sazaidō Hall at Five Hundred Rakan Temple
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
trees below that shine and sparkle at various angles in the light. Hiroshige's work can be found in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari UF4-J1 floor lamp, 1980s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
H 66.93 in W 29.14 in D 9.85 in
Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania
Located in Norwell, MA
staffs, mast, lanterns, search light, horn, etc. The deck plan shows three levels. The main deck shows
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Vintage 1920s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Two Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
By Steph Simon, Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
flailing craft of lantern making in Ozeki. Akari means ‘light’ in Japanese, suggesting luminous and
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Enso table lamp Natural Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
lanterns, the lamp shade is constructed with special coated Japanese washi paper making it strong and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Natural Oil
Enso table lamp Natural Oil
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Rare Early 1A Akari Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1952
Located in Echt, NL
collapsed for packing. With the warm glow of light cast through handmade paper on a bamboo frame, Isamu
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE A Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi
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2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE UN Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp
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2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Enso table lamp Black Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
lanterns, the lamp shade is constructed with special coated Japanese washi paper making it strong and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Black Oil
Enso table lamp Black Oil
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Enso table lamp Black Stained Matt Lacquer
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
lanterns, the lamp shade is constructed with special coated Japanese washi paper making it strong and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi designed the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Paper Lantern Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paper lantern light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each paper lantern light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, bamboo and metal. If you’re shopping for a paper lantern light, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper lantern light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A paper lantern light, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one paper lantern light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paper Lantern Light?

Prices for a paper lantern light start at $500 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $2,157.
Questions About Paper Lantern Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.