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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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage 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
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Andon Lantern for Tea Ceremony.
This beautiful Japanese andon lantern is a
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Paper
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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Elm
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD23), this set emanates the spiritual
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
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20th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.1 in
Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple
By Tsuchiya Koitsu
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 15.5 in D 0.75 in
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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in
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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage 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
Category
1970s American Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.5 in
Rare Early 10D Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
and half-moon insignia.
The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal.
In 1951
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari was handcrafted beginning with the making of washi paper from the inner
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
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
insignia.
The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal.
In 1951 Isamu Noguchi
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari was handcrafted beginning with the making of washi paper from the inner
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage 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
Category
1950s French Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi '1904-1988', Akari Suspension Model 33N, USA, circa 1970
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
and developed his akari (paper lanterns). He showed at the Stable Gallery, New York, in 1954 and 1959
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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
Category
1950s Vintage 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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.
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Cloud Light
By Yuri Kinoshita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale hand made Japanese paper woven light, called Nagagumo . Can be made in custom sizes
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20th Century Japonisme Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wire
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 Vintage 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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
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Find a variety of vintage Japanese paper lanterns available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage Japanese paper lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and bamboo. Vintage Japanese paper lanterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Japanese paper lanterns made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage Japanese paper lanterns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi and Masanori Umeda are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Japanese Paper Lanterns?
Prices for vintage Japanese paper lanterns start at $69 and top out at $14,482 with the average selling for $950.
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