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Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan

$1,077.17
£791.82
€900
CA$1,473.77
A$1,646.07
CHF 855.35
MX$20,045.79
NOK 10,864.81
SEK 10,237.78
DKK 6,849.39
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About the Item

Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 16A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki workshop, a traditional family-owned company, based in Gifu Japan. The lamp is signed by manufacturer stamp.
  • Creator:
    Vitra (Retailer),Isamu Noguchi (Designer),Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1 (Manufacturer)
  • Design:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 2000
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Joink offers is checked. If necessary, we restore items together with specialists from our network with a sense of aesthetics, an eye for technical details and respect for the original.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1710245792252

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