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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
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Steel, Cut Steel

Retro Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Wrought Iron 5 Japanese Lanterns Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Wrought iron chandelier with five hanging Japanese style lanterns. Lanterns are milk glass with
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1950s American Retro Japanese Lantern

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Wrought 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 Retro Japanese Lantern

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Metal

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern. Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Pair Tall Trellis Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Pair of large dark brown patinated bronze Japanese lanterns 灯籠 (tôrô)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of amazing, large dark brown patinated bronze Japanese electrified lanterns (tôrô). The
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Bronze, Copper

Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Retro Japanese Owl Lantern
Japanese Owl Lantern
H 9.63 in W 5.38 in D 4.63 in
Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Unusual Hand Painted Rooster Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-831 Japanese hard to find rooster candle lantern Marked on bottom Japan Remnants of original
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1960s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Robin Blue Heart Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-724 Hand cast Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top Height to top of lantern 10".
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1960s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Old "Duck Decoy" Iron Garden Lantern #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors See #3-825
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1960s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Vintage Standing Duck Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-823 Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors.       
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1960s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Hand Painted Grapes and Leaves Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-844 Japanese hand cast iron garden candle lantern with grapes and leaves.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Hand Painted Bird Candle Garden Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand painted cast iron bird candle lantern.
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1960s Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

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 Retro Japanese Lantern

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Bronze

Japanese Large Pagoda Lantern/Pendant Light with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese black and gold pagoda lantern Rewired supplied with chain and canopy Takes on 100 watt
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1960s Retro Japanese Lantern

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Metal

Black and White Japanese Porsche and Lantern Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese lantern with trees in the background.
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1960s Realist Retro Japanese Lantern

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Photographic Paper

Japanese Lotus Flower Brass Garden Candle Lantern with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese ornate lotus flower brass garden candle lantern Supplied with hanging chain.
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1950s Retro Japanese Lantern

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Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp. Circa 1950
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1950s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Brass

Vintage Composite Stone Yukimi Pagoda Lantern, 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage 1960s composite stone Japanese garden lantern exudes tranquility and elegance in the
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1960s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Composition

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD24), this set emanates the spiritual
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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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
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
condition. This would have been a back up oil lantern for emergency use on a ship. Circa 1960 by Japanese
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1960s Asian Retro Japanese Lantern

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Meticulously polished and lacquered ship’s anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, protective bars
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1970s North American Retro Japanese Lantern

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Brass

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Bronze

Exquisite Japanese Wood Lantern Table Lamp Unique Brass Flower Panels 1960s Asia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Regency Modern: Japanese lantern lamp with four sides each with a decorative floral design
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1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Retro Japanese Lantern

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Brass

Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Metal

Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese, Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan. Series started in 1951
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1950s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
washi & structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Metal

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Retro Japanese Lantern

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Bronze

1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese lantern.
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1960s French Retro Japanese Lantern

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Bamboo

1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 10.24 in
Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern in original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Søborg, DK
found their way into millions of homes in the USA, Europe and Japan. With his international orientation
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Association. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Bronze

Japanese Old Perching Eagle Lighting Lantern, Brilliant Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Antique Majestic Eagle Lantern Japan, this handsome quality "eagle" motif garden lantern is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Rare Original Old Blue Hand Painted Cricket Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. This handsome Japanese hand painted quality lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, this handsome quality old style "leaping frog" iron garden lantern is an exceptionally rare find
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
No Reserve
H 4.25 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - the complete ensemble
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen Brilliant Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Design Japan, a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan. Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully carved lotus top and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Granite

Model J13 Table / Floor Lamp by Joseph-André Motte for Disderot - Available Now
By Pierre Disderot, Joseph-André Motte
Located in London, GB
lamps. Inspired by a modernised Japanese lantern, it is timeless and fits perfectly in today's interiors
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Glass

“Akari” Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the organic shapes and natural materials found in traditional Japanese lanterns. Akari is a Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Metal

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Chinese Lantern Flowers with Pears, Signed Lithograph, Sunlit Window Still Life
Located in Union City, NJ
Chinese (or Japanese) Lantern. Chinese Lanterns are poisonous. Yet despite the poisonous nature of the
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1970s Contemporary Retro Japanese Lantern

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Lithograph

Japanese Turquoise-Green Embroidered "Lanterns" Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
"Lanterns" scattered throughout. The total length measures 62", neck-to-sleeve's cuff is 22", collar width
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1970s Japanese Retro Japanese Lantern

Japanese Old Garden House Model Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is a hand carved lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Retro Japanese Lantern

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Stone

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
(PHOTO) History of Asian lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer From our recent Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks
Located in South Burlington, VT
an attractive scarcer style lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Lantern

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Iron

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Retro Japanese Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro Japanese lantern you’re looking for. Each retro Japanese lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a retro Japanese lantern — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro Japanese lantern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro Japanese lantern over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Nippon Sento Company Ltd and Frank Lloyd Wright are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Japanese Lantern?

A retro Japanese lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $795, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About Retro Japanese Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lanterns are often made of paper or silk, with a bamboo wood frame. Traditionally a candle supplied the light, but many of them today are either battery or solar operated. Shop a collection of Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.