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Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
No Reserve
H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
No Reserve
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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
Category

2010s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

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
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Free Shipping
H 11.5 in W 10.6 in D 10.6 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
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Black and White Japanese Porsche and Lantern Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 1960's black and white photograph still-life of a Porsche behind a large traditional
Category

1960s Realist Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
, rice paper is often cut to fit stone lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

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
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
are used exclusively in gardens. The traditional placement is near water, and a three-legged lantern
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

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

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details, 40"
Located in South Burlington, VT
inspired gardens. Today, during festivals and ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit stone lantern
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Glass like paper, large handcrafted Czech crystal table lamp (US version)
By BOMMA
Located in Prague, CZ
LANTERN table lamp designed by Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus for BOMMA **Discontinued product, no
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Steel

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

Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple
By Tsuchiya Koitsu
Located in Studio City, CA
wooden temple with large lanterns affixed to the pillars in the background and tall, leaning pine trees
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Vignobles De France Vins De Bourgogne Burgundy Wine Map
Located in London, GB
on a picnic cloth and a lady wearing a traditional style dress and white bonnet hat on the side
Category

Vintage 1950s French Posters

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
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Rare Early 1A Akari Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1952
Located in Echt, NL
Japan at Ozeki & Co. since 1951 followed the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari
Category

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
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

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
Category

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
Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
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

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
Category

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

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

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
1951 followed the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari was handcrafted beginning
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

Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
paper and bamboo. Noguchi designed the first of his lamps that would be produced by the traditional Gifu
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 Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
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

Ron pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
of Japan’s three largest lanterns makers. The paper is treated with coating to prevent from water and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Ron pendant
Ron pendant
H 13.78 in Dm 18.12 in
Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
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

Established & Sons F1 Ø250 Small Cho Floor Light by Dimitri Bähler
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
, by Swiss designer Dimitri Bähler, combines traditional Japanese Washi paper with a breathtakingly
Category

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
, by Swiss designer Dimitri Bähler, combines traditional Japanese Washi paper with a breathtakingly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Floor 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Lladró Medium Ice Cream Portable Lamp
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Japanese paper lanterns. Made in Spain by Lladró’s expert artisans.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró Medium Ice Cream Portable Lamp
Lladró Medium Ice Cream Portable Lamp
NudeBlue
H 10.236 in W 6.693 in D 6.693 in
Sen table lamp
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
make insect cages and paper lanterns, while adding a modern look and use. The lamp is carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

Sen table lamp
Sen table lamp
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in
Sen pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
takesensuji, which is a technique traditionally used to make insect cages and paper lanterns, while adding a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Sen pendant
Sen pendant
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hokore Pendant
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Birkerød, DK
technique traditionally used to make insect cages and paper lanterns, the lamp builds on tradition while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Hokore Pendant
Hokore Pendant
H 10.24 in Dm 18.12 in
Large ‘Rituals Xl’ Blown Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals XL’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Opaline Glass

‘Rituals 3’ Blown Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Foscarini, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals 3’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

‘Rituals 2’ Blown Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Foscarini, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals 2’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

'Unbound' Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for GUBI with White Linen Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
minimalist take on traditional Japanese paper lantern, the Unbound light balances the ethereal and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

'Unbound' Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for GUBI with Natural Canvas Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
minimalist take on traditional Japanese paper lantern, the Unbound light balances the ethereal and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

'Unbound' Floor Lamp by Space Copenhagen for GUBI
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Japanese paper lantern, the Unbound light balances the ethereal and the functional, while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large ‘Rituals 1’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Foscarini, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals 1’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

‘Rituals 3’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals 3’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

‘Rituals 2’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals 2’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large ‘Rituals XL’ Handblown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals XL’ is executed in handblown glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

‘Rituals 1’ Blown Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
traditional Chinese lantern, the ‘Rituals 1’ is executed in blown opaline glass with its unique striped effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

ClassiCon Plissée Pendant Lamp by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
, almost textile look. To a certain extent, Sebastian Herkner’s design references the famous paper lanterns
Category

2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Kumo Medium White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
form– referencing that of traditional Japanese paper lanterns. A strong limestone base in a matching
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo Small Smoky Grey Acetato Taupe Table Lamp by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
form– referencing that of traditional Japanese paper lanterns. A strong limestone base in a matching
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo High White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
kumo ´s unique form– referencing that of traditional Japanese paper lanterns. A strong limestone base
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo Medium Smoky Grey Acetato Taupe Floor Lamp by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
form– referencing that of traditional Japanese paper lanterns. A strong limestone base in a matching
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo Medium White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
form– referencing that of traditional Japanese paper lanterns. A strong limestone base in a matching
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

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Traditional Paper Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal traditional paper lantern for your home. Each traditional paper lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and paper. Find 153 options for an antique or vintage traditional paper lantern now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect traditional paper lantern — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right traditional paper lantern, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one traditional paper lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. and Foscarini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Traditional Paper Lantern?

Prices for a traditional paper lantern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $69 and can go as high as $553,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
Questions About Traditional Paper Lantern
  • 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.