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Modern One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper LED Pendant Lamp, Croissant
By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma Washi Studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history
Category

2010s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp
By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma Washi studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history
Category

2010s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Maharam Pillow, Washi by Hella Jongerius
By Maharam, Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
. Using intricate blending techniques across both light and dark warps and iterative weft colors, Washi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester

Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass. E26,27 light bulb
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE A Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE UN Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
Located in Geneve, CH
Kensho light by Astrid Hauton Dimensions: W 37 x D 18 x H 59 cm Materials: woven washi paper
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
H 23.23 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
Located in Geneve, CH
Kensho light by Astrid Hauton Dimensions: W 37 x D 18 x H 59 cm Materials: woven washi paper
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
H 23.23 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
Located in Geneve, CH
Kensho light by Astrid Hauton Dimensions: W 37 x D 18 x H 59 cm Materials: woven washi paper
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
Kensho Light by Astrid Hauton
H 23.23 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
washi paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version, new cord and canopy from
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 1P
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 1P. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 7A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 23N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 23N. Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model 23N
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Akari Model 9A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 9A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 1AG Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AG light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, ink
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model XP1 Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model XP1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 22N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 22N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 7AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 2A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 2A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 1AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shades are made from handmade washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light medium Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Cho F1 Light Floor Lamp by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Cho Light, by Swiss designer Dimitri Bähler, combines traditional Japanese Washi paper with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Panzer Mast Sculptural lamp by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Small Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material zelkova, washi Japanese paper, animal
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TWO AVAILABLE. SOLD SEPERATELY. Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 21N. Noguchi’s Akari
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Cho F1 Ø375 Light Floor Lamp by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Cho Light, by Swiss designer Dimitri Bähler, combines traditional Japanese Washi paper with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Large 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Japanese Paper Shade Large Set
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari UF4-L10 Light Sculpture Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
. Bambu structure covered by washi paper supported by a coated metal base. Recent production, wired for
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, Bamboo, Paper, Iron, Japan, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in High Point, NC
A washi paper, bamboo and black-painted iron light sculpture or floor lamp, designed by  Isamu
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Established & Sons F1 Ø250 Small Cho Floor Light by Dimitri Bähler
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
A poetic floor lamp with a design made possible by cutting edge manufacturing techniques, CHO LIGHT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Established & Sons F2 Ø250 Large CHO Floor Light by Dimitri Bähler
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
A poetic floor lamp with a design made possible by cutting edge manufacturing techniques, CHO light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3A Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
washi paper. The light is made up of 6 equal squares and sits flush to the wall. Diffused light is
Category

2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp. Early model, marked with iconic red
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Model 9A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 9A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model T1-V2. Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model T1
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model 7A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 7A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Japanese Paper Shade Medium and Small set
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material zelkova, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model BB2/20A, Globe Bamboo Stand
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model BB2/20A. Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculptures. Model 41S. Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951, model
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Papercord

Vintage Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamp By Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1980s
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Akari model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 40DL: A Symphony of Light and Tradition
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
washi paper, manufactured using traditional procedures. In its original condition, the lamp exhibits
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Cculpture, Model BB2/20A Globe w Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model BB2/20A. Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Foscarini Kurage Table Lamp in White by Nendo and Luca Nichetto
By Foscarini, Luca Nichetto, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper fiber sock. Materials: Washi paper and ashwood. Light source: LED retrofit, Fluo 1x 12W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Akari 20N Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, Japan - 1951
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Berlin, DE
H 64 cm W 40 cm D 40 cm Material: Washi paper, bamboo ribs, black lacquered metal frame, rubber
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Washi Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic washi light available at 1stDibs. Each washi light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bamboo. There are 156 variations of the antique or vintage washi light you’re looking for, while we also have 259 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer washi light, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A washi light made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Santa & Cole, Isamu Noguchi and Akari each produced at least one beautiful washi light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Washi Light?

The average selling price for a washi light at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $49,804 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

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With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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