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Rice Paper Lamp Shade

Max Kment Style Ebonized Floor Lamp with Tilt "Rice Hat" Camouflage Shade, 1950s
By Max Kment, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tapered Ebonized Limed Oak & Brass Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp with Tilt Parchment Shade in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Seattle 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Model No. 002 features a rice-paper shade constructed from a vintage souvenir parasol handed out at the
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Cement, Brass

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model No. 014 is a one-of-a-kind art lamp featuring a vintage rice-paper shade constructed from an
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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Concrete, Brass

New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Model No. 005 features a rice-paper shade constructed from a vintage souvenir children's parasol handed
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Cement, Brass

'Aloha' Bamboo Table Lamp with Coconut Base and Japanese Parasol Shade, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rice-paper shade constructed from an antique children's parasol manufactured in Japan, circa 1960, with
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Italian Cast Brass Two Burner Oil Lamp, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
brass deflector shade with rice paper insert. Italian, circa 1800.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Jacques Adnet Style French Table Lamp France
By Pierre Jeanneret, Hermès, Jacques Adnet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French table desk lamp. Brass tripod frame with original hand whip stitched leather. Bamboo shade
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Morchella Mushroom Lamp by Nate Hill
By Nate Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a pigmented paper-mache overlay. Shellacked rice paper fits inside the shade form. The effect is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima, Bergboms, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps, giving the pendant an airy lightness. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Aluminum, Steel

Large Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
the shade was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps, giving the pendant an airy lightness
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Aluminum, Steel

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Wood

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Onyx

"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
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2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

ARC Wall Lamp or Sconce in Green Enamel & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Bauhaus, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The ARC wall lamp or by Blueprint Lighting is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design ...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel, Enamel

Toledo Low Armchair, Wicker Back and Solid Oak, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
This distinctive armchair can add boldness to your living room. The soft, big-cushioned seat makes it very comfortable and the small leather cushion perfectly supports the lower back...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Hardwood, Fabric

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' Table Lamp in Orange for Artemide
By Artemide, Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Glendale, CA
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' table lamp in orange for Artemide. Designed by Mattioli in the 1960s, the Nesso's design is inspired from nature. An internationally celebrated design fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Modern Low Round Findley Side Table in Specialty Lacquer by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Low Side Table features the collection's signature curved lip and round base. Shown in Glacier blue hand polished high gloss lacquer H 19.75 in. x...
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2010s American End Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

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Midcentury German Ceramic Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Riga, Latvia
- Rice paper or plastic shade. - Ceramic base. Signed, but can't define the designer
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Vintage 1960s German Rustic Floor Lamps

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Ceramic

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Table Lamp
By Lee Rosen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
pattern. 41" tall to top of shade. Vintage shade made of rice paper with delicate wood ribbing.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Uchiwa III Wall & Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Ongar, GB
when lit. It's made from bamboo with a rice paper shade, which is fairly firm but give very fragile
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Lacquered Table Lamps in the Japanese Taste
Located in Hudson, NY
with center mogul shade and two addition down turned side sockets. Custom rice paper shade with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Ingo Maurer "Uchiwa I" Fan Sconce or Floor Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
as sconce or floor lamp. It is made from bamboo with rice paper shade which gives a lovely warm
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Late 20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo, Paper

Dutch Modernist Floor Lamp with Rice Paper Shade, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
lamp has a weighted V-shaped base and a nickel-plated bar with black lacquered shade holder and rice
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Kho Liang Ie K46 Rice Paper Floorlamp for Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
rice paper shade hanging in the black base with horizontal bars. The lamp's shade has - due to it's age
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp, circa 1950, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Girona, Spain
Base with Original Rice Paper Shade Circa 1950, Japan Very Good Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Model 3A Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, original model 3A table lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Designed in Japan, early 1950s. Rice
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Japanese Tall Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern floor lamp. Black lacquer Wood frame with removable rice paper shade
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Japanese Tall Floor Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Japanese Tall Floor Lamp, 1970s
H 59.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
An Outstanding George Nakashima Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
composed of four walnut uprights, and a pair of holly bands, with a heavy rice paper diffuser. The lamp has
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Holly

Carved Wood Chinese Dragon Floor Lamp ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a large carved wood chinese floor lamp in dragon style. lamp shade with replaced rice paper and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Post-War Bamboo Octagon Chandelier Hanging Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-War bamboo octagon chandelier hanging lamp with glass/rice paper shade. 3-Available
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Glass, Organic Material

Uchiwa III Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Helsinki, FI
lit. It's made from bamboo with a rice paper shade, which is very fragile. This lamp was handmade and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo

Beige and Brown Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with Rice Paper Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
where light is defused. It comes with its original rice paper shade and is signed with an unidentified
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Isamu Noguchi Bamboo and Paper Lantern Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Washington, DC
rice paper shade.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Upcycled Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-paper shade constructed from a vintage souvenir children's parasol handmade in Japan, circa 1950. It
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2010s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

'Prairie Modern' Bamboo Table Lamp with Coconut Base and Parasol Shade, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
never see another one like it. Model No. 017 is a one-of-a-kind table lamp topped with an upcycled rice
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2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare and Early Edition Bamboo Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Lamp has original rice paper shade, original cord, bamboo stem and cast iron base. Shade has the early
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Vintage Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi with V1 shade. Bamboo pole attached to iron base and rice
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Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp, 1960s, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
and original rice paper shade. Excellent working vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Andon Style Table Lamp in Redwood / California Studio Crafted
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
a warm hue when lamp is on and when not, there is a golden hue patina to the rice paper shade as
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Vintage 1970s American Japonisme Table Lamps

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Wood, Paper

Jacques Adnet Stich Leather Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet, Hermès
Located in Den Haag, NL
Jacques Adnet stich black leather table lamp. With the original rice paper shade. Finished with a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Stich Leather Table Lamp
Jacques Adnet Stich Leather Table Lamp
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Sculptural Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi Akari Series 3 X
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The shade is made from handmade rice Mino washi paper, bamboo ribs and enameled metal. Retains
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

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Paper

Blanc De Chine Reticulated Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
body is lined with rice paper that allows light to pass through. The geometric pattern features an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Rare Kazuki 2 Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah 1975
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in München, DE
rice paper lamps, but with textile shade. Great minimalist design. Creates a very pleasant warm light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

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Metal

Uchiwa III Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Schagen, NL
when lit. It's made from bamboo with a rice paper shade, which is very fragile. This lamp was handmade
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo

Uchiwa III Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1973
Uchiwa III Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1973
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 6.3 in
Mint Pair of Uchiwa Wall Lamps by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Berlin, DE
lit. It's made from bamboo with a rice paper shade, which is very fragile. This lamp was handmade and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Sculptural Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, UF1-0, Akari Series
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Schagen, NL
Mino washi paper shade and a metal base. It is in new condition and comes in it's original box. The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Driftwood Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Large and sculptural driftwood lamp with matching finial; original rice paper shade.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Open fretwork Arts and Crafts table lamp with rice paper shade
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

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Wood

Whimsical Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
Whimsical Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
H 24 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair, reticulated Asian Brides Jars as Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
,stylized Dragons Painted and glazed on the reticulated Jars. Jars are lined with rice paper generating a
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Table Lamps

Pair of Walnut and Brass Bedside Table Lamps by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A mod pair of bedside table lamps with original rice paper and wooden reed shade over a tapering
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Uchiwa III Wall & Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Ongar, GB
. It's made from bamboo with a rice paper shade, which is fairly firm but give very fragile appearence
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Uchiha Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
rice-paper shade which is very fragile. This iconic design is handmade and is in a perfect condition.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo, Paper

Uchiha Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
Uchiha Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 5.91 in
Kho Liang Ie K46 Floor Lamp for Artifort, 1957
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Roosendaal, NL
bars holding a rice paper shade in the middle for very nice warm diffused light. This lamp has a TL
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Uchiwa Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
light when lit. It's made from bamboo with a rice paper shade, which is very fragile. This lamp was
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Paper

Uchiwa Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
Uchiwa Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 5.91 in
Birch Wood Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Valley Stream, NY
rice paper shade (16 x 8 x 10 X 16 x 8 X 10). REDUCED from $1000 to 700. Total height with shade
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Birch Wood Sculptural Table Lamp
Birch Wood Sculptural Table Lamp
H 33 in W 14 in D 14 in
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Rice Paper Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rice paper lamp shade for your home. A rice paper lamp shade — often made from metal, brass and paper — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage rice paper lamp shade you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a rice paper lamp shade — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A rice paper lamp shade, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rice paper lamp shade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gubi, Louis Weisdorf and Ingo Maurer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rice Paper Lamp Shade?

The average selling price for a rice paper lamp shade at 1stDibs is $1,647, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $4,740 for the highest priced.

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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

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With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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