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Style: Showa
Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Andon lanterns set of 3 for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese Pair (2) "Sun Burst" Garden Lanterns
The first pair we have seen of this iconic design..........
This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculptures in a classic Japanese ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Andon lantern for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple candle an...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Located in South Burlington, VT
Exquisite Hand Crafted Interior Lighting Lamp Emits Glow of Light
Japan, a finely hand carved and and crafted light lantern with exquisite details from the Showa period.
May be pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Pine
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition
First we have seen
Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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 Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
73% Off
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 Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$360 Sale Price
68% Off
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size.
These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
Category
20th Century Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$1,200 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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Art Deco Japanese Motif Copper Pendant/ Lantern 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern
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Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture
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Bradley & Hubbard Kerosine Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass, Electrified
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Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil kerosene lamp from 1885-1894, Model "Perfection", B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is of old brass and very ornate cast iron old-gold-gilded and beaut...
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Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This exquisite, hand-carved wooden lantern features yellow glass and originates from Belgium, circa the 1960s. Its masterful details include intricately carved acanthus leaves and fo...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Showa Lanterns
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Brass
Premium Extra Large Desk Lamp in Steel, Bakelite and Oakwood, 1950s Belgium
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful desk lamp produced in Belgium in the 1950s. The lamp is standing on a firm oakwood base with a strong stainless steel arm and a grey bakelite shade. Very nice sculptural li...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Showa Lanterns
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Stainless Steel
$1,040
H 21.26 in W 8.27 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door.
Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Showa Lanterns
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H 12 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old tsukubai (stone basin) believed to have been made in Japan.
In Japanese culture, there is a long-standing tradition of designing gardens that reflect the changing bea...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Lanterns
Materials
Stone
$800
H 4.89 in W 15.95 in D 12.01 in
Sun Screen by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Stan Bitters sun screen made from strips of fired unglazed clay. Each strip is approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inch wide and they vary in length. The individ...
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Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship
Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12 inches tall.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Iron
Japan Original Hand Painted Pineapple Holiday Welcome Lighting Lantern, Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Original Hand Painted "Welcoming" Light Lantern, Mint Condition
Unusual find- An old beautifully hand painted "welcome" motif lantern - the first old original hand painted exam...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Iron
Japanese Old Tall Mallard Duck Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a handsome example.
An exceptional sculpture with beautiful design and
just look at it sparkle at night!
Japan, this handsome quality old "M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Rare Old Eagle Lighting Lantern, Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Majestic Eagle Lantern
Last one.
Japan, this handsome quality "eagle" motif tea garden lantern is heavily cast and crafted for a lifetime!
In a convenient portable s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censer Lantern, signed Japan.
This handsome Japanese quality "Hook Nose" Owl" lantern is a special find and authentic work of art. It's un...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Bronze
Japanese Tall Orchid Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern was cast in a convenient yet substantial portable size.
May be ...
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Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD24), this set emanates the spiritual aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the cont...
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Materials
Metal
Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pheasant form cast two part censer with its original gilt and green patina. Its pierced and perforated back is easily removeable to insert your favorite LED, candle, or incense. The green pheasant...
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Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan.
Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
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Japanese Old Bronze Casting Hanging Lantern /Traditional Lighting/"type B"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bronze cast lantern made in the middle of the Showa period in Japan.
You can see that it is very finely decorated.
It has a semicircular geometric pattern, which is an ausp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Bronze Casting Hanging Lantern /Traditional Lighting/"type A"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bronze cast lantern made in the middle of the Showa period in Japan.
You can see that it is very finely decorated.
The dragon pattern and the geometric pattern of a semicir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition
First we have seen
Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Showa lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa lanterns made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $3,000 while the average work can sell for $190.
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