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'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
Category
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
Category
1990s French Anglo-Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Granite
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Photographic Paper
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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H 36.03 in Dm 16.15 in
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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 Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Elm
Original Vintage Travel Poster Hikone Biwako Firework Festival Japan Lake Biwa
Located in London, GB
Biwa with lanterns reflected on the boats and a silhouette of trees and the historic Hikone Castle on
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1950s Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in
Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Furosaki Tea Screen "Contemporary Simplicity"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan folding two-panel tea screen furosaki byobu depicting a simple cream colored back ground with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Japan Ronin Samurai Komuso Zen Buddhism Monks
Located in London, GB
flutes next to a stone lantern and tree in a Japanese garden with a rising sun behind the water and
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1970s American Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in
“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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
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1970s Contemporary Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 18.75 in W 25.5 in
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
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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 Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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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1950s French Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Untitled IV
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled IV" 1993 is a large graphite drawing on two sheets of paper by Japanese
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Graphite
Untitled III
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled III" 2001 is a graphite drawing on paper by Japanese/American artist Tadashi
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Graphite
Untitled II
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled II" 2001 is a graphite drawing on paper by Japanese/American artist Tadashi
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Graphite
Untitled I
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled I" 1998 is a graphite drawing on paper by Japanese/American artist Tadashi
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Graphite
Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
. This trading company imported chinaware, curios, paper lanterns and other gift items. In 1904, the
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Original Vintage Travel Poster Japan Ronin Samurai Komuso Zen Buddhism Monks
Located in London, GB
flutes next to a stone lantern and tree in a Japanese garden with a rising sun behind the water and
Category
1970s Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Hikone Biwako Firework Festival Japan Lake Biwa
Located in London, GB
Biwa with lanterns reflected on the boats and a silhouette of trees and the historic Hikone Castle on
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1950s Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in
Japanese Split Bamboo Lanterns a Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
Charming pair of split bamboo Japanese lanterns, circa. 1950-1960s. Original working condition with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Early Issey Miyake 'Lantern' Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
of a folded paper lantern reflects the Japanese aesthetic and on the body, the ensemble gently sways
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Issey Miyake Colorblocked Pleated Mini Dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
twisted voluminous 'paper lantern' sleeves. Asymmetrical neckline. Sewn using only one seam. Unlined
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Giant Organic Shaped Paper Lantern Wall Sconce
Located in North Miami, FL
style of a japanese Paper lantern with wood frame and a protective coating that makes it durable.
With
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1990s Unknown Organic Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper, Bentwood
Striking Isamu Noguchi Akari Series Paper Lantern Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese paper lanterns. One very small tear otherwise in excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
1960s Japanese Bamboo and Rice Paper Couchin
Located in Garnerville, NY
a soft light. There is a faded bamboo pattern on the interior rice paper covering. Original working
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari pendant Model N°30P, Gifu, Japan, 1990s
By 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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1990s Japanese Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Akari Mod.22N Table Lamp, Daiko, Japan, C1980
By 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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1980s Japanese Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wire
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
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Joyful Paper Lantern Japanese Shibori Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand work to the Shibori dying of this kimono silk in a pattern of playful rice paper
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
1950s George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
designer Jonathan Adler, "it's an atomic take on a Japanese paper lantern, and most important, the honeyed
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1970's Japanese Lanterns in Rice Paper and Bamboo Cane
Located in London, GB
Two rice paper and bamboo cane lanterns, Japan circa 1970, give beautiful filtered light. The
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Japanese Washi Lanterns
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage washi paper lanterns. Signed Asahi, Japan.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Cedar, Paper
Magick Lantern Cycle 1990s Japanese B2 Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1990s Japanese B2 poster for. Very good-fine condition, rolled. Please note: the size is
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1990s Japanese Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
Japanese Large "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A first of its kind.
Japan, a handsome and unusual hand cast ringing lantern plus wind chime in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A first of its kind.
Japan, a handsome and unusual hand cast ringing lantern plus wind chime in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Large Old Bronze Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast iron Yukimi round top lantern with exquisite details from the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large antique hand cast bronze Yukimi hexagonal top lantern with exquisite details
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Unusual Old Minka Post Stone Lantern, One of a Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
indoor or outdoor garden space.
About Japanese stone lanterns:
Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find
Japan, a handsome high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 15 in Dm 11 in L 15 in
Japan Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Small Portable Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a modest sized stone -Yukimi-lantern in square form ideally suited for a small tea garden out
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Stone
Japan Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Small Portable Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a modest sized stone -Yukimi-lantern in square form ideally suited for a small tea garden out
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Stone
Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Stone
Japan Old CHA Tea Hand-Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
Japanese "Net Fishermen" Old Animated Hand-Painted Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a wonderful and animated hand-painted scroll on paper depicting “Net Fishermen”, old bone
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
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Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro Japanese paper lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro Japanese paper lanterns — often made from metal, paper and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of retro Japanese paper lanterns available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro Japanese paper lanterns made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro Japanese paper lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi, David James and Howard Miller produced popular retro Japanese paper lanterns that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Japanese Paper Lanterns?
Prices for retro Japanese paper lanterns start at $95 and top out at $17,625 with the average selling for $1,200.
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