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Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Paper Lanterns
By David Salle
Located in New York, NY
Three-color solar plate intaglio on Somerset paper (Edition of 75 + 15 APs)
Signed, dated, and
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Intaglio
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian hand-stitched parchment lanterns with a single interior light. Sold
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Parchment Paper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Hanging Trellis Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hanging lantern. This piece features a beautifully crafted glazed ceramic body, sculpted into an intricate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
A wooden lantern mold France 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This wooden lantern mold, originating from a former paper lantern manufacturing facility, is a
Category
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wood
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame.
I
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (washi paper, bamboo ribbing
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1950's Rope Chandelier by French Designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, this lovely small hanging light with TWO lights and original shades. The bamboo loop chain that connects the original bamboo canopy to the ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Rope, Paper
$3,400
H 26 in W 17 in D 7 in
Pair of Large lanterns or Wall Lights opaline glass on black frames att to Raak
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
Raak, Holland circa 1960's. The lamps are Inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lanterns and are
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$3,437 / set
H 20.48 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
years. Inspired by traditional Japanese chochin paper lanterns made of washi paper and bamboo, Noguchi
Category
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
KAZUKI 3 Model Floor Lamp
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Toronto, CA
elasticized jersey fabric over a metal frame. Recalling East Asian paper lanterns, it has a serene presence
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mauri Almari Style 1950's Mid-Century Brass Double Milk Glass Shade Sconce
By Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mauri Almari Style, 1950's wall sconce with two "paper lantern" shaped, textured milk
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$425
H 16.25 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
evolved over 35 years. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns made of washi paper and bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Steel
“Rituals 1” Lamp by Ludovica E Roberto Palomba for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Austin, TX
lighting. Palomba’s series of “Rituals” lighting mimics Japanese rice paper lanterns while using all hand
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Elm, Paper
$1,080 Sale Price
29% Off
H 39.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses Decorated with Chinese Lanterns, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
silkscreened decoration in relief, which reproduces various paper lanterns that recall the extreme fascination
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Glass
$345 / set
H 5.32 in Dm 2.56 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Three Globe Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Rotaflex
By Heifetz Rotaflex, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graduated diffuser resembling the articulation of a paper lantern. This example showcases cream and orange
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
functionality and sculptural beauty. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns, the Akari lamp is crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Exhibition Poster "NOGUCHI GALERIE MAEGHT", 1981
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
iconic "Akari" series of paper lanterns, which blend delicate craftsmanship with minimalist design to
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 62.21 in W 46.07 in D 0.04 in
Butterfly & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
. Some were used to decorate paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$275
H 5.13 in W 3.13 in
Birds & Flowers — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$275
H 4.75 in W 3.13 in
Fish & Underwater Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$200
H 3.75 in W 2.5 in
Butterfly & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
. Some were used to decorate paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$275
H 4.63 in W 3.13 in
Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$200
H 3.88 in W 2.63 in
Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$200
H 4.25 in W 2.75 in
Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$200
H 3.88 in W 2.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N 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 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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D 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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Birds & Flowers 2 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$275
H 4.88 in W 3.13 in
Bird & Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, Mid-Century Chinese Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$275
H 5.25 in W 3.25 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 63 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in
Fish & Underwater Flowers 3 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$200
H 3.25 in W 2.88 in
Fish & Underwater Flowers 1 — Hopei Folk Art, 1950s Chinese Cut Paper Watercolor
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
paper lanterns and gift packages; others served as embroidery patterns for pillowcases, hats, aprons
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
$200
H 3.38 in W 2.75 in
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Wood Block Print Interior of Asakusa Temple by Eisho Narazaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
(also known as Sensoji Temple) located in Toyko. The moody interior highlights groups of large paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
$3,000
H 10.375 in W 15.5 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
"Feltre" Sconces for Greco, 1960, Set of 2
By Greco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
evokes the delicate texture of Japanese rice paper lanterns, imbuing the lamps with a sense of lightness
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Floor Lamp, 1961
By George Nakashima
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
paper rooted in Japanese tradition. Inspired by Gifu’s paper lanterns, the design remains uniquely
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
"Feltre" Sconce for Greco, 1960
By Greco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the delicate texture of Japanese rice paper lanterns, imbuing the lamps with a sense of lightness and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Woman with Lantern, Drawings, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Prakash Karmarkar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Prakash Karmakar - Untitled - 23 x 20 inches
Marker on Paper , 1998
Delivery of shipment in roll
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper, Ink
Prakash KarmarkarWoman with Lantern, Drawings, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", 1998
$1,343
H 23 in W 20 in D 1 in
Midcentury Lantern Style Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, Austria
This pendant lamp is finished in chrome with 5 lantern shades in original paper sewn to plastic
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful working pair of perforated metal lantern wall sconces in black in the style of Mathieu
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Still Life Oil Painting - The Lantern & The Hat
By Raymond Bailly
Located in Houston, TX
Oil painting of a bowler hat propped against a lantern with dark blue, brown, orange and a white
Category
1960s Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper, Oil
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Justice League Unlimited Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green Lantern (John Stewart)
MEDIUM: Original Production Drawing
IMAGE SIZE: 14" x 9.5"
PRODUCTION
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock
Located in Niiza, JP
Rare original framed woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu 笠松紫浪.
Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do
Category
20th Century Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
$4,500
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
lantern has an beautiful design featuring a semi-spherical rattan structure made of rattan curved canes
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising the Floating Lanterns festival and national dance
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
$1,306
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Old Japanese Wood block print Shiro Kasamatsu. Lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do
Located in Niiza, JP
woodblock artist Shirou Kasamatsu 笠松紫浪
"Large Lantern of the Asakusa Kannon-do" 「浅草観音堂大提灯」
Published by
Category
20th Century Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
$2,400
H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in
Superman: The Animated Series Original Production Drawing: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9.5"
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series
SKU: IFA9926
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The Animated Series i...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern
Located in London, GB
depicting ladies in traditional Japanese dress with flowers in their hats dancing by red lanterns with
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
$893
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in
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Vintage Paper Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage paper lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage paper lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bronze. Vintage 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 paper lanterns bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Aldo Tura and Howard Miller each produced beautiful vintage paper lanterns that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Paper Lanterns?
Prices for vintage paper lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage paper lanterns begin at $350 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.
Questions About Vintage Paper Lanterns
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