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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Robin Blue Heart Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-724 Hand cast Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top
Height to top of lantern 10".
Category
1960s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage outdoor garden (or indoors) Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper candle within its base area. Owl...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2
Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Birds and dragonflies
A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact.
This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Taisho East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th- Early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain reticulated wedding lantern lamp with central Imperial Dragon motif medallions.
The lamp is composed of the porcelain lantern set...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Old "Eiffel Tower" Paris Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Iconic Find
A Pair (2) Old Paris "Eiffel Tower" Architectural Lanterns.
This handsome quality pair of old architectural "Eiffel Tower" motif tea garden lanterns are iconic reminder...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern.
Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top.
Can rest on table or hanged by loop
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition
Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door.
Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top.
An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals.
Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them.
Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions.
An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style
Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice.
Only one.
Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter
Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1970s Industrial Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Strip Light, Copper Verdigris
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial Edison flameproof striplight with verdigris finish manufactured by Daeyang c1970. Reclaimed and professionally restored by han...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron
Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono",
Late Meiji Period.
Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of Japanese art.
Brilliantly designed and a handsome plant presentation with removable ikebana vase inserted into an openwork wicker basket set on a wheeled cart...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q.
Gemini G.E.L edition c. 1984.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in.
A beautifully des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Electrified Lantern With Writhing Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Pair -first we have seen
Unusual find.
One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies
A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's translucent hand-painted Japanese porcelain lanterns with an interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 18"
Diameter: 6.5"
Category
1920s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Porcelain
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top, brass badges, Fresnel glass lens, hoisting handle, bracke...
Category
1950s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Pair of 19th Century Glass and Rosewood Chinese Lanterns
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th Century Chinese lanterns in glass and rosewood. Each of the glass side panels of these 19th Century lanterns is etched in a...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
18th Century Japanese Bronze Tōrō Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
18th-Century Japanese bronze tōrō lantern with recently updated wiring.
Category
18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Buddhist Alter Brass Lantern / Table Lamp / Center Piece
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand forged brass Japanese lantern. Electrified with one 60/watt light
Decorative as table lamp or even as Center piece without the light.
Great detailed and vivid engrave...
Category
20th Century East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1970's Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Edison Flameproof Tube Light, Pink
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A pink vintage industrial Edison LED flameproof twin tube ceiling strip lighting finished with pink paint. Manufactured by Daeyang of South K...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Industrial Aluminum and Brass LED Flameproof Ceiling Strip Light, White
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean vintage industrial Edison LED flameproof twin tube ceiling strip lighting with gloss white finish. Manufactured by Daeyang c1970
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind
Japan, a handsome large antique Signed Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your ...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height.
Weighs in at 10 pounds.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension.
Structure in solid wood carved with dragons and openwork. Glass plates painted with subjects of women and various flowers.
...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Chinese Arched Square Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed in northern elmwood, this elegant lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass. Exemplifying the refined simplicity of 19th century Chinese d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Elm, Glass
Mid-Late Century Industrial Aluminium, Brass and Glass Flame Proof Strip Light
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A retro industrial polished aluminium ceiling striplight made c1970 for the marine industry by Daeyang.
Reclaimed and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern inte...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Narrow Chinese Blackwood Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed in blackwood, this 19th century square lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass. Displaying the refined simplicity found in furniture of the same era, the lantern illum...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The square crates have a house shaped roof made of an eboni...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron
Candél (Bronze/Brass)
By Pablo Pardo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by a cone of light, Candél’s graceful vessel-like silhouette is in perfect harmony with its surroundings allowing the environment to filter through. Candél casts a warm, intimate candle-like glow that’s sure to seduce and become the central focus of any social gathering. Candél is a fully rechargeable portable LED light...
Category
2010s East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Acrylic
1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner Cut Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artisan vintage handcrafted Chinese tall lantern candle holder incense burner sculptural cut brass
Made in lead and brass, mounted on a wood base. Comes...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Lead, Brass
Pair of Chinese Square Courtyard Lanterns, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Lanterns in China have a history that goes back over 1,800 years to the Han dynasty: during the Lantern Festival (which falls on the 15 day of the first lunar month) people hang lanterns...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
Chinese Arched Hanging Lantern, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed in hand-carved rosewood, this 19th-century hanging lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass. The lantern has a square frame, with straight sides and gently arched tops carved with abstract...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine solid brass ship's lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD. Clear Fresnel glass lens with removable red filter. Mid twentieth century anchor lantern that has been meti...
Category
1960s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Japanese Temple Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a kind piece. It can be used as a hanging fixture, as seen in the photos or a magnifice...
Category
Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 sun and moon ideogram.
Hand-made form by Ozeki ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Green, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly in line with Petite Friture values, Quasar is a vibrant and creative design:
Each colour is paired with its own unique cord (new colours) for a bit of playfulness and so t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Extraordinary Hand Painted Santa Claus Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Nostalgic lantern opportunity
America's friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas - the massive heavily hand cast jolly man standing 12 inches tall and weighing a hefty 9.9 pounds i...
Category
20th Century East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Red Wall Lantern '2 Available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4074ab oriental wall lantern with ribbed glass
Two available
Priced per item.
Category
1940s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Light house lovers delight.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue
This unusua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Chinese lantern. A hexagonal, Oriental lamp crafted from cedar in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Cedar with supe...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern Floor Lamp by SUZUKI ANDON Signed 政和
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern or floor lamp by SUZUKI ANDON, Japan, 1980-1990. Lacquered wood three-legged stand with hand-painted silk sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co, ltd, with oxidized patina. Created in Japan during the mid 20th century, this stern...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Japanese Garden Scene Lantern with Bent Glass
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-747 Japanese garden scene lantern with bent glass
Rewired takes on 75 watt Edison Based bulb
Height to top of loop 9"
Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy.
Category
1940s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu
Located in London, GB
Osaka Tokushu, the company behind this striking 1960s brass naval passageway lamp, is renowned for its high-quality maritime equipment. Based in Japan, the company specialized in producing durable and functional lighting solutions for ships, with an emphasis on precision engineering and robust materials to withstand the harsh conditions of sea travel. This particular lamp, salvaged from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships in India, exemplifies the company’s commitment to excellence and longevity, making it a sought-after relic from mid-century maritime history.
The lamp’s design reflects Osaka Tokushu's dedication to both form and function. The brass enclosure and threaded glass dome are not only built to last but also evoke a utilitarian elegance typical of naval equipment...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern, solid brass anchor lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan. Circa 1970. This was a back up emergency lantern from a supertanker in the event it l...
Category
1970s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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 of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of th...
Category
2010s East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Paper
1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Japanese maker's badge from by Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan, dated 1958. Meticulously polishe...
Category
1950s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp. Circa 1950. Fresnel glass globe. Carry handle marked with "Japan" on bot...
Category
1950s Vintage East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Grey, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly in line with Petite Friture values, Quasar is a vibrant and creative design:
Each colour is paired with its own unique cord (new colours) for a bit of playfulness and so that the lamp can be easily hung and moved about.
A WIRELESS AND PORTABLE INDOOR & OUTDOOR LAMP
The Quasar lamp’s integrated dimmer is ideal for all sorts of spaces. In an indoor setting, the lamp can be placed on a desk in a study or in a living room to add a touch of personality, or on a bedside table for a cosy feel in a children’s bedroom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
1920s Chinese Ship Lantern with Original Glasses with Plaque
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Chinese Ship Lantern with Original Glasses with Plaque.
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Olive Green, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that gave birth to what is a quir...
Category
2010s East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Sienna, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that...
Category
2010s East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Black, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that...
Category
2010s East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Aluminum, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that...
Category
2010s East Asian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
