Isamu Noguchi Sculptures
Japanese, 1904-1988
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 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, he 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: a sleek clock-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. As you will see on 1stDibs, they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.
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Creator: Isamu Noguchi
Isamu Noguchi Akari 40xP on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “40XP” on “single stem base” (T1) by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, G...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 140XL on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “140XL” on “BB3” base by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem
Hand-made fo...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 31N on Single Stem Base T3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “31N” on “Single Stem Base” (T3) by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & pyramidal base in cast iron and black lacqu...
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Isamu Noguchi Pair of Akari 30f on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Akari model “30F” on “Single Stem Base” (T1) by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black ...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 40F on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “40F” on “Single Stem Base” (T1) by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquere...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 30N on Single Stem Base T3 (Pyramid), Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “30N” on “Single Stem Base” (T3) by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims.
Structure in black lacquered metal & pyramidal base in cast iron and black lac...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 33X on T Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “33X” on “T” base by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Ha...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D on T Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “30D” on “T” base by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims.
Structure in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem.
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Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “L2” on “BB3” base by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem
Hand-made form realized by Oz...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 45A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “45A” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 30F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “30F” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “55A” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem
Hand-made form realized by O...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “30D” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started i...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 30F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “30F” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started i...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “30D” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started i...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 40F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “40F” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started i...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 95EN, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “95EN” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started ...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 26A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “26A” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Isamu Noguchi Sculptures
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari V1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “V1” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi.
tie in black lacquered metal.
Handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan.
Series started in 1951.
Early mod...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 24N, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “24N” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started i...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 125F, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “125F” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims.
Structure in black lacquered metal.
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Compan...
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Akari 45XL by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “45XL” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Handmade form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started ...
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Pair of Akari V2 on Single Stem Base T2 by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of Akari model “V2” on “Single Stem Base” (T2) by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered met...
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Akari 25N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “25N” by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started i...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 31N, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “31N” by Isamu Noguchi
Light sculptural column
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Tie in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form ...
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Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model “20N” by the great Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims.
Structure in black lacquered metal.
Hand-made form realized ...
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Akari 55F by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model “55F” by the famous artist Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Ja...
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Akari 35N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model “A” by the famous American artist Isamu Noguchi
This light sculptural column is in original shade in washi & bamboo rims, with a t...
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Akari 45A by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model “45A” by the famous artist Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Ja...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari UF3-XN, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model « UF3-XN » by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure & base in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Oz...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari J1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model « J1 » by Isamu Noguchi
Light sculptural column
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in 1951
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 3X, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model "3X" by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 40XP / T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model « 40XP » on « Single Stem Base » (T1) by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Com...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
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...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Sculptures
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 45A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model « 45A » by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series star...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Sculptures
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 140XL, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model « 140XL » by Isamu Noguchi
Light sculptural column
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Compan...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari YA1 / T1 stand, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model "YA1" on "Single Stem Base" (T1)
Original shade in washi
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Hand-made form...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 10DT, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
Akari model "10DT" by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi, bamboo rings & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal
Hand...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model "33N" by Isamu Noguchi
Light sculptural column
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series started in 1951
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 33X, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model "33X" by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988)
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gif...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 2P, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model "2P" by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988)
Original shade in washi
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Serie...
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Isamu Noguchi Akari 34N / T Stand, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An Akari model "34N" on "T" base by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988)
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims. Plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Handmade form...
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1940s Isamu Noguchi Black+White Train Clock Modernist Japanese Industrial Design
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sale includes both, and both clocks are untested, thus graded DISTRESSED, despite being cosmetically good.
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Sculptures
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Bakelite
Isamu Noguchi Akari A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Paris, FR
An extremely rare & very early Akari model « A » by Isamu Noguchi
Light sculptural column
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Hand-made form realiz...
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Isamu Noguchi sculptures for sale on 1stDibs
The sculptures of Isamu Noguchi are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of paper and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Isamu Noguchi sculptures, there are many options to choose from, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. There are 42 vintage versions of these items in stock, while there is 0 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of Isamu Noguchi's original sculptures were created during the mid-20th century in Japan in the Mid-Century Modern style. Many customers also consider sculptures by Neal Small, Louise Nevelson and Buckminster Fuller if you are looking for additional options. Prices for Isamu Noguchi sculptures can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at $5,781 and tops out at $34,468, while pieces like these can sell for $13,297 on average.