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Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
. Early model with the iconic red logo, the Sun and the Moon.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Series started in 1951 Early model with the iconic red logo, the Sun and the Moon.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

The aesthete and the red lantern -Timothy Archer, 21st Century painting, Figure
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on paper Signed and dated by the artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper, Oil Pastel

Signed Red Velum and Lacquered Wood Table Lantern Lamp, Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Rare signed table lamp by Aldo Tura with red velum veneer over lacquered wood. Faceted glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

'Outdoor Street Scene', by Sonya Terpening, Watercolor on Paper
By Sonya Terpening
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sonya Terpening's framed watercolor on paper painting titled 'Outdoor Street Scene' captures a calm
Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Set of Twelve Antique Chinese Pith Paper Paintings of Festival Processions
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve antique Chinese pith paper paintings of festival processions Chinese, 19th Century
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Wood

Courtesans at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper
By Utagawa Yoshiiku
Located in Soquel, CA
Courtesan at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper Full color woodcut
Category

1860s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Flowering Red Maple
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " Flowering Red Maple" c.1980 is an original color lithograph with embossing on
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Flowering Red Maple
Flowering Red Maple
H 24.75 in W 20.25 in D 0.01 in
Chinese Lantern Flowers with Pears, Signed Lithograph, Sunlit Window Still Life
Located in Union City, NJ
using traditional hand printmaking techniques on archival paper 100% acid free. Chinese Lantern Flowers
Category

1970s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Fiesta Road", abstract, festive, bold, red, grey, bright, acrylic painting
By Melissa Shaak
Located in Natick, MA
paper. A bright red lantern-shaped structure is the focal point of this festive scene. Confetti-like
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Shepard Fairey Monkey Pod VSE Red & Gold Hand Stenciled
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
former co-worker Ernesto Reyna Each piece is a stencil painting with letterpress lantern images glued in
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Adhesive, Spray Paint, Handmade Paper, Stencil

Mobili Veneziani Laccati, Venetian Lacquer Furniture, 2 Volume Set First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
, plant stands, wall brackets, mirrors, screens, pianos, one bathtub, marionettes, magic lantern
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple
By Tsuchiya Koitsu
Located in Studio City, CA
village scene. Two women in brightly colored kimonos stroll through the village - a large red-painted
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Japan Ronin Samurai Komuso Zen Buddhism Monks
Located in London, GB
traditional bamboo woven Sandogasa Ronin Samurai hat carrying a sword under his red and white cloak walking by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Drink Poster Petit Clos Du Chateau Bourgogne Wine Cellar France
Located in London, GB
lantern, smiling while holding glasses and pouring Petit Clos Burgundy red wine with more bottles of red
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Advertising Poster Maximilian Cafe Restaurant Afternoon Tea Art
Located in London, GB
Art Deco red lantern lamps with pillars and arches, tables and chairs visible on the yellow shaded
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print Kinryuzan Temple, Asakusa
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
at The Red Lantern Shop which specialized in authentic and original Japanese prints and art (Please
Category

20th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

School Poster Big French City by Rossignol
Located in Antwerp, BE
printed on thick paper. Typical French Cafe - bistro with little tables at the terrace where the waiter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Posters

Materials

Paper

School Poster Big French City by Rossignol
School Poster Big French City by Rossignol
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 0.04 in
Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print Yoroi Ferry at Koami-Cho
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
Red Lantern Shop which specialized in authentic and original Japanese prints and art. Would be a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

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 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Print Sazaidō Hall at Five Hundred Rakan Temple
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
Kyoto, Japan in the 1950s/60s at The Red Lantern Shop which specialized in authentic and original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

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
Category

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, 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
Category

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
handmade washi paper shade. Marked with Noguchi signature and trademark red symbol on the shade. NOS (New
Category

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
China Town, London, Max Panks, Original Impressionist Watercolour Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Painted in the studio from a reference sketch. The sun was shining through the red glowing lanterns onto
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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
Category

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
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 1A Akari Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1952
Located in Echt, NL
mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Street Singers (Ukiyobushi), Shamisen Player and Singer
By Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei)
Located in Middletown, NY
Watanabe Shozaburo, 1936. Woodblock in colors on handmade mulberry paper, Koban 182 x 120 mm, full
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Woodcut

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
Category

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
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Early 10D Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
shaped shade from the Akari series. This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the Film By Peggy Mulloy 2005 Hardcover Book
By David James
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(Shall We Dance?), Youki Kudoh (Snow Falling on Cedars), and Gong Li (Raise the Red Lantern). Based on
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Books

Materials

Paper

Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Akari series. This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
town of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Playful Rabbit Family Amidst Flowers Two Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
watercolor and pigment on a muted soft earth tones painted background paper. It is complimented by a red
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Original Vintage Travel Poster Japan Ronin Samurai Komuso Zen Buddhism Monks
Located in London, GB
traditional bamboo woven Sandogasa Ronin Samurai hat carrying a sword under his red and white cloak walking by
Category

1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Advertising Poster Maximilian Cafe Restaurant Afternoon Tea Art
Located in London, GB
Art Deco red lantern lamps with pillars and arches, tables and chairs visible on the yellow shaded
Category

1920s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Drink Poster Petit Clos Du Chateau Bourgogne Wine Cellar France
Located in London, GB
lantern, smiling while holding glasses and pouring Petit Clos Burgundy red wine with more bottles of red
Category

Early 1900s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Mandarin Chinese Antique Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
, delicate paper lanterns hanging from tree limbs, nicely drawn butterflies, foliage, flowers and leafs, the
Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turbo, White Pendant by Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa, 1965, Vintage Edition
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Japanese rice-paper lanterns and their expression of lightness - but in my personal opinion the shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Boat Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual antique lantern made of patinated metal with red paper inserts around the windows and door
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Boat Lantern
Japanese Boat Lantern
H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Chinese Table Lanterns with Carrying Cases, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
lanterns were designed to project candlelight throughout a room by diffusing light through paper, silk or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp with Square Shade
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Akari Noguchi lamp with no longer produced square paper shade on spider like tripod base. Shade
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

French Bamboo Lantern Pendant with Red Illuminated Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bamboo lantern pendant with red illuminated paper, antique brass chain and brown twist cord
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Large Japanese Red Lacquered Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
A large, decorative Japanese lantern with red lacquered wood frame, paper shade in 2 sections and
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Simon Henningsen for Lyfa 'Tivoli' Pendant Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Simon Henningsen for Lyfa. Suspending lantern in chrome and blue, aqua and red enameled geometric
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Italian Hall Lantern 20th Century Beaded Crystal Glass One-Light Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
A charming hall lantern from Italy, a one of a kind beaded crystal and clear crystal one-light
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
placed for atmosphere and ambience, not just lighting. Soft light diffused through Japanese rice paper
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Railway Poster Travel by Train Paris London Buckingham Palace
Located in London, GB
lantern lights above the gates, set inside a red border with the ticket prices in the bottom left corner
Category

Vintage 1910s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Gold Gate (Kin mon)
By Hiroshi Yoshida
Located in Burbank, CA
the stone lantern at the entrance. The shrine gate itself has been painted red, with gold
Category

1940s Showa Landscape Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

Japan Small Gold Folding Two-Panel Tea Screen "Majestic Mountainsides"
Located in South Burlington, VT
colors on paper 21.5” high and 74” wide when fully extended. Virtually mint condition. Red seal stamp
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Lantern Print Silk Blend Satin Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pattern comprised of red paper lanterns, lemons, and fans. A stunning and rare dress with a bright, lively
Category

1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

Isamu Noguchi Akari L6, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
1951 Early model with the iconic red logo, the Sun and the Moon.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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Red Paper Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of red paper lanterns available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct red paper lanterns — often made from paper, metal and bamboo — can elevate any home. We have 13 antique and vintage red paper lanterns in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Red paper lanterns have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of red paper lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern red paper lanterns are of considerable interest. Many red paper lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. and Ryosuke Harashima produced popular red paper lanterns that are worth a look.

How Much are Red Paper Lanterns?

Red paper lanterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,518, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $16,255.
Questions About Red Paper Lanterns
  • 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.