Vintage Paper Lanterns

The piece takes on the motif of rice paper lanterns. Fabricated in Murano glass. Note: This piece has been professionally rewired as of May, 2020.

Colorblocked with twisted voluminous 'paper lantern' sleeves. Asymmetrical neckline.

This black and white portrait features Troy Donahue lighting a lantern while looking upward stylishly. Troy Donahue was an American film and television actor and singer. He was a po...

Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, small restored paper losses, minor staining, backed on linen.

Original vintage poster advertising the Onoda City Industrial Festival featuring colourful artwork depicting ladies in traditional Japanese dress with flowers in their hats dancing b...

The shape was partly inspired by Japanese rice-paper lanterns and their expression of lightness - but in my personal opinion the shape resembles the inner workings of a jet engine, e...

Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940.

Beautiful hand work to the Shibori dying of this kimono silk in a pattern of playful rice paper lanterns.

Lamp is inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns. One very small tear otherwise in excellent vintage condition.

Amazing crimped leaf form paper, with rose tips. Very lightweight hung with original string.

Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...

Italian Paper Composite Lantern with Diamond Shape, Newly Wired

Pair of early 20th century paper and copper Asian lanterns.

Paper Composite / parchment lantern, small scale, ribbed texture, simple form

Vintage hanging chinoiserie lantern with black wood frame, natural parchment side panels and gold metal floral motif. Newly rewired. Measures: 7" x 11.5".

Decorative pair of Moroccan hanging lanterns of hand painted parchment over wire frames. 20th Century made in the style of Fortuny.

"Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD24), this set emanates the spiritual aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the cont...

Purchased from Takashimaya on fifth Avenue, NYC, circa 1960-70. A wonderful couchin that throws off a soft light. There is a faded bamboo pattern on the interior rice paper covering....

A wire frame is wrapped with hand cut paper glued to the frame. Each piece takes a considerable time to make.

A coiled wire frame is wrapped with hand cut paper glued to the frame. Each piece takes a considerable time to make.

ceiling lamp in perforated metal; brass with a paper shade.
Shade has been remake in his original shape.

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN. Original, early BB3 stand with original brass socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (wash...

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951, handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a blend of Japanese craftsmanship and modern de...

Palomba’s series of “Rituals” lighting mimics Japanese rice paper lanterns while using all hand-blown glass shades.

Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns made of washi paper and bamboo, Noguchi aimed to revitalize Japan's faltering paper lantern industry through the use of these traditio...

Designed by Noguchi and handmade for over a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.

Its delicate design draws inspiration from traditional Japanese paper lanterns, while Maurer's innovative approach lends it a contemporary flair.

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and...

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and...

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and...

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and...

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and...

Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and...

Italian paper composite lantern, unusual shape

Italian Paper Composite Lantern with Metal Framing, ring details near bottom

Paper composite lantern with metal framing.

It is made of a wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and a bamboo handle. The lantern is in good condition with some minor patination on the paper, as seen in the photos.

Two rice paper and bamboo cane lanterns, Japan circa 1970, give beautiful filtered light.

This trading company imported chinaware, curios, paper lanterns and other gift items. In 1904, the forerunner of the Noritake Company was established in the village of Noritake, a sm...

Unusual "beaded" ribbing armature stretched with parchment, single cord, newly wired

Nine-Sided Parchment Pendant Lantern with wire armature

In Japan in 1950–51, he designed gardens, bridges, and monuments and developed his akari (paper lanterns). He showed at the Stable Gallery, New York, in 1954 and 1959.

When lantern is lit the old interior parchment rice paper lining gives off a beautiful warm glow.

Stunning 1960's black and white photograph still-life of a Porsche behind a large traditional Japanese lantern with trees in the background.

History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal.

History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal.

A vintage Chinese lantern with nicely worn patina, we have 65 available, priced and sold individually. Drawing us in with its weathered appearance and charming appearance, this Chine...

A vintage Chinese lantern with nicely worn patina, we have 6 available, priced and sold individually. Drawing us in with its weathered appearance and charming appearance, this Chines...

Original vintage poster advertising the Onoda City Industrial Festival featuring colourful artwork depicting ladies in traditional Japanese dress with flowers in their hats dancing b...

This exceptional Mid-century era Chinese lantern fashioned after traditional Cantonese palace-style lanterns from the late 19th century. Originally reserved for imperial residences, ...

MEDIUM: ​Original Production Drawing IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9.5" PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series SKU: IFA6831 ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The Animated Series is an American sup...

MEDIUM: ​Original Production Cel on Printed Background IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9" PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day SKU: IFA4302 ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The ...

MEDIUM: Original Production Layout Drawing IMAGE SIZE: 12.5" x 12" PRODUCTION: Justice League SKU: IFA10171 ABOUT THE IMAGE: Justice League is an American animated television series...

MEDIUM: ​Original Production Cel on Printed Background IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series EPISODE: In Brightest Day SKU: IFA6221 ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman...

Very Large sculpted owl lamp or lantern in limestone by Albert Tormos. Albert Tormos worked in France during the 1970s and signed with initials AT. The lamp is electrified and has a ...

Unique table lamp with lantern like waxed paper shade in the shape of a soft triangle, with a solid plastic cylindrical base.

A cocoon pendant lamp made Friedel Wauer in Germany in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has a design similar to the lightings made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is made of origin...

This sculptural pendant light, designed in the 1960s and likely produced in Sweden, is a beautiful example of understated Scandinavian modernism. Its balloon-like, spherical form emb...

An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Staining to resin shade. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42.0"H x ...

Calico Jim Dine, American (1935) Portfolio: 11 Pop Artists III Date: 1965 Screenprint on Cartridge Paper, signed in pencil lower left Edition of 200 Size: 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 c...

A cream-white polymer resin pendant light likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Some small stains to resin. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced canopy. Overall Di...

A pair of bamboo, rattan and beige paper wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surfa...

This new work by David Salle is part of his latest print editions. Salle's collage like painting usually feature a separate portrait side of he painting, which these women are from. ...

The Lampampe, designed by Ingo Maurer in 1980 for Ingo Maurer, is part of a series of poetic paper lamps developed during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Inspired by traditional Jap...

Etude Du Corps Humain D'après Ingres is a precious colored lithograph realized by Francis Bacon in 1984. Colored lithograph on Arches paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower r...

A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”

Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".  

Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...

Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs, designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan, circa 1960s. They are a near pair, as the chair seen on the right in the first photo is slight...

Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcel...

Large octagonal table entirely held together by a tongue and key system, made of solid oak with a deep patina

Massive vintage Chinese coromandel screen with measurements of 144"W x 96"H when folded out. Each panel is 18" in width. The screen can be folded closed for travel or storage taking ...

Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic...

French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

Locus Solus set is composed of four chairs with a structure in tubular steel a seat in padded leather and a table with a frame in tubular steel and a glass table top. The Locus Sol...