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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
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, Barcelona
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
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo lantern by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant lantern chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, 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 Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Parchment Paper
French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
squared lantern made of rattan canes with an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker rings
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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 Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
'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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan squared lantern with wicker wire cannage panels. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 38.98 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
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
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and fabric. Original shade. Height: 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 15.35"(39cm). Delivered wired for your country (...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “20N” by the great Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims.
Structure in black lacquered metal.
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan.
Se...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "L2" by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1908)
A light sculptural column, original shade in washi & structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, G...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Hermès Vintage Lantern Lock Cadenas Kelly Bag Charm Limited Edition 1991
By Hermès
Located in FR
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Padlock
In shape of a Paper Lantern
Made in France
Made of non
Category
1990s French Vintage Paper Lanterns
Stilnovo Style Chandelier in Brass and Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.
The piece takes on the motif of rice paper lanterns. Fabricated in Murano glass.
Note: This piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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, Paper, Elm
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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 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
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 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
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 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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
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
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan structure
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, 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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
Black and White Japanese Porsche and Lantern Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese lantern with trees in the background.
Category
1960s Realist Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Photographic Paper
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
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
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamboo and rattan french pendant lamp. Mid-century round piece with an interior parchment paper
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
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
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
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
Justice League Original Production Layout Drawing: The Flash, Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Superman the Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Original Background
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9"
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day
SKU: IFA7970
ABOUT THE IMAGE: As a follow u...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Superman Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Sinestro, Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Original Background
IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day
SKU: IFA8524
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The A...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Paint
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Superman the Animated Series Original Cel and Background: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9"
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day
SKU: IFA1048
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
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 Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Granite
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 Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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H 36.03 in Dm 16.15 in
Pierced Studio Pottery Lantern Gertrud + Otto Natzler
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare piece with paper I.D. number.
In the late 1940's, Otto made some utilitarian ceramics that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
'Outdoor Street Scene', by Sonya Terpening, Watercolor on Paper
By Sonya Terpening
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sonya Terpening's framed watercolor on paper painting titled 'Outdoor Street Scene' captures a calm
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
H 38.75 in W 30.625 in D 1.25 in
Superman the Animated Series Original Cel: Superman w/ Green Lantern Battery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9"
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day
SKU: IFA2856
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The ...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern.
This suspension
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Superman the Animated Series Original Prod. Drawing: Kyle Rayner / Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SIGNED BY GLEN MURAKAMI
MEDIUM: Original Production Drawing
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9.5"
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series
SKU: IFA6944
ABOUT THE IMAGE: Superman: The Animated S...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Superman the Animated Series Cel w/ Drawing Signed by Bruce Timm: Green Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background with Matching Drawing
IMAGE SIZE: 10.5" x 9.5"
PRODUCTION: Superman the Animated Series, In Brightest Day
SIGNED: Bruce Timm
SK...
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Paint, Paper
Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Lantern, Flowers and Fruit)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002)
Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Lantern, Flowers and Fruit
Category
1960s Impressionist Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Watercolor
No Reserve
H 29.5 in W 21 in
The Lantern Original 1979 lithograph stamp signed artist proof. MINT CONDITION
By Romare Bearden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Romare Bearden
The Lantern
Original lithograph in colors on paper
From the rare limited Artist's
Category
1970s Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Lithograph
Signed Red Velum and Lacquered Wood Table Lantern Lamp, Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Rare signed table lamp by Aldo Tura with red velum veneer over lacquered wood. Faceted glass claustra with brass accents. Good vintage condition. Wired for use in the USA.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 18.9 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
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 Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 18.75 in W 25.5 in
John Charles Rogers RIBA, 'The Lantern, St Pauls Cathedral' graphite drawing
Located in London, GB
on "See all from this Seller" and then search.
John Charles Rogers RIBA (1888-1939)
The Lantern, St
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20th Century Realist Vintage Paper Lanterns
Materials
Graphite
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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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