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.

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

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...

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...

Vintage 1998 Tarogo Japan paper amorphous table lamp pair. This rare pair of lamps are made from molded plastic covered in hand dyed green lantern paper.

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...

Italian paper composite lantern, unusual shape

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

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...

Paper composite lantern with metal framing.

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 6 available, priced and sold individually. Drawing us in with its weathered appearance and charming appearance, this Chines...

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...

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.

Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.

Material: Cedar wood, etc. Size per piece: Width 890 x Height 1770 x Depth 30 mm, Weight 6 kg per piece Estimated Packaging (9 mm thick plywood sandwiched): 14 cm x 97 cm x 185 cm, W...

This is an antique low table made in Japan. Crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s), it was originally used in a rural farmhouse, quietly supporting everyday life over many y...

This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'. This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made of keyaki (zelkova) wood, while the side panels...

* Shipping quote updated, July 6, 2026 New finds from an old elementary school in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage low table - or bench, was manufactured circa 1920s to 40s (earl...

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...

This is an old Japanese sliding door with galvanized metal cladding, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). A rare surviving example, this piece showcases the ingenuity and a...

This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This is a double-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavor over time. The zelkova wood(Japanese ...

The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...

This is an iron plate sliding door made in Japan. It is a rare door made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the craftsmanship of the time still lives on today. The structure is m...

Here is the revised version. Please translate this into English. This is a charming antique wooden tool that is believed to have been used as a workbench or chair by Japanese craft...