A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs — his chairs and tables as well as his timeless Akari lamp and other lighting fixtures — share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance.
Noguchi was born in Los Angeles to an American mother and Japanese father, and spent most of his childhood in Japan. He returned to the United States at age 13, went to high school in Indiana and enrolled at Columbia University to study medicine. At the same time, he took night courses in sculpture.
Within three months, Noguchi left college to pursue art full time. Noguchi was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1927 and traveled to Paris to work under Constantin Brancusi. It marked a turning point. Inspired by Brancusi, Noguchi embraced abstraction and began to sculpt in the expressive, rhythmic style that would be the hallmark of his work.
Once back in New York, Noguchi was introduced to design by what would become a lifelong collaboration creating sets for choreographer Martha Graham. His first industrial designs were in Bakelite: the sleek Measured Time kitchen timer created circa 1932, and his famed Zenith Radio Nurse intercom, from 1937.
Ten years later, Herman Miller introduced Noguchi’s now-iconic glass-topped coffee table with an articulated wooden base. His washi paper and bamboo Akari light sculptures, handmade in Japan, debuted in 1951. In the late 1950s, Noguchi designed for Knoll, creating such pieces as his dynamic Cyclone table and rocking stool.
For collectors, Noguchi’s furniture and lighting designs remain his most accessible work — they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.
Find vintage Isamu Noguchi floor lamps, table lamps, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-31N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional floor lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan. Model ST2-31N. The lampshade is created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribb...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Hawkeye Measured Time Clock & Timer, circa 1932
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous Midcentury original Hawkeye Measured Time clock/timer created by famed Japanese American designer Isamu Noguchi. This clock was the first Noguchi's designs to go into mas...
Metal
Pair of Isamu Noguchi "33x" Mid Century Pendant Lamps by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early pair of American / Japanese mid century ceiling pendant lamps in natural patinated washi paper and bamboo model "35x" designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki...
Bamboo, Paper
Hawkeye Time Clock by Isamu Noguchi, Bakelite & Metal, Circa 1932
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
The Hawkeye “Measured Time” clock by Isamu Noguchi is a rare and highly collectible early work, notable as Noguchi’s first industrial design. Produced by Stevenson Mfg. Co. in La Por...
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi "30D" Paper Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic mid century "30D" round ceiling pendant lamp in washi paper and bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced and branded by Ozeki & Co, Japan early 1970s. In great and almost...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguch...
Metal
$5,450 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Freeform Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Freeform Ottoman Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Ottoman blends sculpture and function in a fluid, organic form. Inspired by natural shapes, its ...
Beech, Maple
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 Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan's traditional Gifu lantern craft. Using the natural properties of washi paper to diffuse...
Iron
Isamu Noguchi for Akari / Ozeki lamp; Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Skokie, IL
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Akari / Ozeki & Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S USA/Japan. More recent production dating to the 2000s. Materials: bamboo, washi paper, cast iron...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tr...
Metal
Early Akari floor lamp 10a designed by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki Ltd.
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Remarkable early AKARI 10a floor lamp with Washi Paper lampshade designed by Isamu Noguchi, manufactured by Ozeki, Japan in the 1960ies. This floor lamp features a white Washi pape...
Steel
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. This table lamp has a shade made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with the original Noguch...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 1N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
NOS (New old stock) Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model BB3-33S, Made in Japan stamped on steel Base. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade.
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly c...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Round Dining Table Knoll Associate, Vintage
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A smaller-scale example of Isamu Noguchi’s Cyclone dining table, produced by Knoll Associates, featuring the signature sculptural wire base in chrome over a circular steel plate. The...
Iron
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum connecting pin present.
Aluminum
$2,500 / item
Akari Model 24N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 24N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari l...
Metal
$1,800 / item
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 bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa and Ottoman blends sculpture and function in a fluid, organic form. Inspired by na...
Beech, Maple
$4,200 / item
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N Floor Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari lig...
Metal
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari...
Metal
1980s Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant Akari floor lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi in the early 1950s. This sculptural light consists of a hand-formed washi paper shade stretched over a delicate bamboo rib structu...
Metal
$1,800 / item
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. This table lamp has a shade made from handmade washi paper, ink and bamboo ribs with the original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp No. 9 for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi tripod table lamp composed of cherry and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl. Designed in 1947 and produced by Knoll as model no. 9. A strikingly clean example of this icon...
Fiberglass, Cherry
$2,500 / item
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant, Ozeki & Co Ltd, Japan 1980s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...
Wire
$3,200 / item
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
Metal
Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced...
Metal
$648Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$624Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 30D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Classic Modernist Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' Side Table for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' Side Table for Knoll.. Black laminate top.. Approx 25 years old
Chrome, Iron
Extremely Rare 1932 Isamu Noguchi “Measured Time” Clock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this *genuinely rare* Isamu Noguchi Measured Time Clock and Kitchen Timer. This clock marks Noguchi's first industr...
Bakelite
$4,995 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-33N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade, in original packag...
Steel
Early Isamu Noguchi "45X" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "45X" in original and beautifully patinated washi paper and bamboo designed by by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & C...
Bamboo, Paper
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguch, 2002
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Roma, IT
Freeform Sofa is a design item realized by Isamu Noguchi Produced by Vitra. Wood and fabric sofa. Vitra original label and plate with reference number 0977. Good condition but wi...
Fabric, Wood
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Freeform Sofa Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa blends sculpture and function in a fluid, organic form. Inspired by natural shapes, its asymme...
Beech, Maple
A pair of 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A New Old Stock pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30XN. Original boxes for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of each box, with newer bases (2010s). The ...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi 22N Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Highland, IN
Noguchi designed a series of lamps starting in the 1950s, this 22N Akari designed in 1968 is a beautiful example of his "light sculptures". Made in Gifu, Japan by Ozeki & Co. using ...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,760Sale Price|44% Off
Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye "Measured Time" Clock and Kitchen Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The “Measured Time” clocks have appeared previously on the market without attribution, identified only by the clockface “Hawkeye” label or the Stev...
Metal
$608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi for Akari light sculpture, model 10A
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Isamu Noguchi for Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A Designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1952 Manufacturer: Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan / USA Materials: Washi paper, enameled steel, bamboo, cane, ...
Metal
$6,000 / item
Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp BB-3 55-D
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two available. Purchased in 2000s. Iconic floor lamp by Noguchi. Ships from Philadelphia.
Bamboo
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model W2-20N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model W2-20N. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Early model with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Noguchi’s Akari series was s...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi, Early "Rudder" Table, Birch, Steel, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Rudder" table by Isamu Noguchi. In birch and zinc-plated steel. Designed in 1949. With an asymmetrical form—balanced on two hairpin legs and a third, rudder-like fin—the R...
Steel
$4,800 / item
Vintage Isamu Noguchi 30P Box Lamps for Akari
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
A matching pair of old stock, never used 30P box lamps by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. These were purchased in the 1980's and never used. Sold with original boxes.
Paper
$6,400 / set
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A Floor Lamps
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi "45x" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "45x" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and bamboo produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1970s. In good original condition with patina fr...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,280Sale Price|32% Off
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 Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$2,500 / item
Akari Model 22N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 22N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Nog...
Metal