Paper Lighting

Brass chandelier with five shades produced from the Austrian company Rupert Nikoll about 1960. The corpus is made in a solid brass; the shades are made new on the original form in pa...

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, in the style of Louis Sognot, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a spherical rattan structure. It has a paper shade insid...

Pagode Small Table Lamp in Oak Wood & Natural Japanese Paper by Heilig Objects Dimensions: D 15,3 x W 15,3 x H 22 cm. Materials: Oak wood and natural Japanese paper. All our lamps c...

Pair of circa 1960's Italian hand-stitched parchment lanterns with a single interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Wi...

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...

Small Dans Les Branches Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 x W 90 x H 25 cm. Materials: Craft paper. Available in 90, 110, and 120 cm lengths. P...

Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' hanging light sculpture, model no. 33N by Ozeki and Co. Ltd.

Japanese wall lamp made of bamboo and rice paper, mid-century modern, 1960s We have listed another matching smaller lamp from this collection here on 1stDibs. By adding three more ...

Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...

A very rare mid century cylindrical "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl chloride paper shade with brass nails by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA pro...

Stunning French Riviera style wall lamp fully made in curved rattan, hand-woven wicker and cane with a parchment shade. This charming sconce was made in France during the 1960s and i...

Fabulous pair of midcentury Hollywood Regency hand gilded gold plaster large scale figural lamps boy with drinking jug and original slightly tapered gold leafed or gilded drum shades in the style of Marbro Lamp Company. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Both have been rewired with new cords and sockets. The base of one lamp has been patched, repaired, and re-gold leafed. The shades are a bit age worn with some creases, dents, & tears, but still look so fabulous on these lamps we had to leave them. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, midcentury. Just two young boys, probably best friends, or brothers, hanging out in the hot summer sun sipping on a jug of… (well, we can’t be EXACTLY sure what they’re sipping on, but we’re going with water!) Although, they are both missing one shoe so who knows? Ha-ha… Just kidding, these boys are well-behaved!! This is a fantastic pair of hand gilded plaster figural lamps of a boy drinking from a water jug in the style of Marbro. One lamp actually has “O. Art Co” carved into the base but throughout extensive research we were unable to find any information about them; however, we have seen identical lamps marked Marbro, though ours are not marked as such. Either way, they are FABULOUS!!! And as similar as they are, we have found a few slight differences and since we know they were made from a mold we think maybe they each had a different individual artist that gave them their finishing touches. If you look closely one boy has something coming from the spout of his jug and the other does not, the rocks or gravel on the ground of one base is a bit raised and the other is flatter, the drinking jug details differ, and the pant legs are slightly different. And those are just a few what we have found. And as fabulous as the lamps are, we also ADORE the original aged gold leaf slightly tapered drum shades!! They are slightly different in color as one has a bit darker hue and silver inner shade, and the other inner shade is gold. They definitely have an aged all over patina, both on the bodies of the lamps and the shades, which we think is what makes them even more wonderful! These lamps are hand gilded, and the boy alone stands at 24 inches, so they are definitely large scale! Almost like having a couple of actual toddlers around! But not really… these guys are much quieter and won’t be making a mess in whatever room you leave them! LOL! These incredible lamps certainly bear a whimsical aura, and they are ready to fill your home with joy, character, and an Ambience full of vintage Hollywood Regency awesome-ness! The Marbro Lamp Company was established in 1934, shortly after World War II by Morris Markoff and his brother Elliot in Los Angeles, California. They were one of the finest lamp producers during the mid-1900s and mainly sold in a handful of shops. Marbro lamps were one of a kind and some took up to ninety days to complete. They were occasionally made from sculptures customers would bring to the shop and others from vases and objects d’art from all over the world. They employed highly skilled wood turners and lamp shade makers. They would make occasional sculptures and decorative objects, but they were best known for their creative and high-quality table lamps. The Masco Corporation acquired Marbro Lamp Company in 1987 and their Los Angeles plant closed its doors in 1990. This perfectly imperfect pair of hand gilded figural boy lamps...

Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...

Totemic FtC 8(4) combines a Totemic Pendant 4(3) and a Totemic Standing 4(1) in a single unified system- with 8 shades and 4 diamond beads. Across cultures, totems serve as vessels...

A new ten-light hand forged iron horizontal chandelier with two rods suspended from ceiling mounted U-shaped horizontal bar securing hand forged rods attached to body of chandelier a...

Incredible pair of Brutalist, mid century, Hollywood Regency, table lamps, with original silver and blue decorated shades. The lamps depict a stylized city scene with columns, towers...

Pair of painted neoclassical style fluted column lamps with capitals crowned with hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly rewired and ready to use.

A pair of brass and green paper table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (in...

A nickel and parchment paper table lamp designed by Karl Trabert and produced by Schanzenbach & Co., Frankfurt am Main, Gemany, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 18.5” H x 12.3...

Wonderful classic design by Banci with abstract blossoms and tendrils made of gold-coloured metal and crystal glass, each wired for two E 27 bulbs. Very good original condition with ...

A teak, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 10"W x 6.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Europe...

A steel and papier-mâché table lamp designed and produced by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 23.1“ H x 9.75” W x 9.5” D Dimensions of Shade (in...

A carved wood and dried floral-decorated parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage lampshade paired with base. ...

Modern Pendant Lamp 'ENSO' by MOTARASU, 120, Smoked Oak Dimensions : W. 20 x H. 20 x L. 120 cm Lampshade is included Customer can choose from: - Size : L. 120 cm, L. 150 cm - Color...

Midcentury Bamboo & Rattan Table Lamp — Attributed to Louis Sognot French midcentury bamboo and rattan table lamp, attributed to Louis Sognot and in the style of Franco Albini. ...

Beautiful large paper & burlwood light sculpture. Signed William Leslie 1994. Gorgeous dramatic design with multiple curves that looks great from any an...

Elegant floor lamp in light brown leather with large parchment & leather shade creating a warm light. The hand made drum shade in parchment is bind with leather borders, part hand s...

Pair of chinoiserie decalcomania lamps. Pair of vintage gold leaf chinoiserie decalcomania lamps, newly electrified with black silk cord. Dimension...

Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the ...

Rare, elegant and timeless French Modern neoclassical hammered iron table / desk lamp with a hand-stitched parchment shade attributed to Gilbert Poi...

- Newly rewired - New hand made lamp shades from hand made paper.

A bamboo, rattan and parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Moderate wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 11.0"...

Early Large J! Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock! Model J1 is a large square shaped pendant in the Akari series, This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi designed the first of his lamps that would be produced by the traditional Gifu methods of construction. He called these works Akari, a term meaning light as illumination, but also implying the idea of weightlessness. The fabrication of Akari in Japan at Ozeki & Co. since 1951 followed the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns...

Louis Sognot French midcentury Rattan lamp. handmade. The lampshade is in rattan and original paper. Originality, soft and warm light, to be placed in any room of the house. Good vi...

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 ...

Frederick Weinberg Guitar Illuminating Wall Lamp Sculpture - Wall Hanging, 1950's. Featuring an abstract Black Wire Banjo framework and handle, warm ha...

The Totemic FtC 7(5) combines a standing lamp and pendant in a single floor-to-ceiling system with 7 shades and 3 diamond beads. Across cultures, totems serve as vessels of meaning...

Jacques Adnet faux bamboo tripod floor lamp wrapped in original black saddle-stitched leather, France, 1950s. This chic floor lamp comes with a white empire parchment paper shade. T...

A pair of stained wood and light pink paper table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.5" Height x 18.7...

Japan, ca. 1960s. An early and quite rare Model 32N Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988). Features an enameled cast iron and steel base by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. of Gifu, Ja...

Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant / chandelier patinated in black, France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan ver...

This beautifully simple Scandinavian pendant lamp is a unique combination of a wool-like fabric and teak plywood. Designed in the classic style of the 1950s and 60s, the lamp is furt...

Pair of Polished Bronze sconces, wall lamps signed by Marcel Guillemard. In working condition and each takes a max. 60 watts candelabra light bulb. Sold with newly made Custom Shad...

This striking vintage table lamp is a captivating example of mid-century decorative lighting, blending bold imagery with refined materials. Crafted from brass, lacquered metal, and p...

Italian modern wall lamp Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, 1970s Pair of wall lamps model Uchiwa in bamboo. The shade is made of lacquered rice paper. The shape is inspired by a Ja...

Impressive torsade plaster floor lamp in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The word "torsade" is French for "twisting" or "spiral. Dimensions listed (24 in. diameter x 68 in. tall) are...

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...

Pair of custom lamps made with a pair of 19th century hand carved Italian candlesticks wired into lamps and crowned with hand painted parchment shades. Newly wired for electricity an...

Modern Pendant Lamp 'ENSO' by MOTARASU, 120, Black Dimensions : W. 20 x H. 20 x L. 120 cm Lampshade is included Customer can choose from: - Size : L. 120 cm, L. 150 cm - Color : Na...

Pair of iconic Uchiwa Wall Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Executed in bamboo and rice paper fans. Bulb instalation: each 1 x 100 Wattage ( E 27/ E26) for standa...

Frame Miroir Medium Wall Lamp by Violaine d'Harcourt Dimensions: D 11 x W 28 x H 42 cm. Materials: Lacquered steel and paper. Wall light in lacquered steel, made in Portugal, bulb i...

Brown paper lampshades add an undeniable warmth and charm to a space, creating a welcoming glow. Available in two sizes: Medium - 15” x 8" x 11” slope Lar...

Beautiful pair of vintage rattan sconces by Louis Sognot from France, 1960s. Rattan triangular back with arched arm holding single socket on each sconce. Striking original rattan sha...

Mario Bellini Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Originally conceived as a table lamp, we altered this rare ceramic lamp so it can be attached to the ceiling. It has ...

A chrome metal, glass and parchment paper table lamp produced by Laurel Lamp Co., USA, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 28.5"H x 16.0"W x 16.0"D Dimensions of Shad...

Large 1970s bamboo table lamp with a large paper shade. Beautiful design from the 1960s. Made in Italy. Base is made entirely of individual bamboo canes. Very good vintage condition,...

A bamboo, rattan and beige parchment paper wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Small dark stain on parchment. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...

Scandinavian modern glazed studio ceramic table lamp - featuring a striking cream glaze with iron oxide russet colored streaks - the glaze expertly applied in a swirling motion from ...

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired and suitable t...

Minimalist design desk lamp. Made by German company Kaiser leuchten in the 1950s. It has a base made from steel and brass. The brass arm holds a parchment shade. The lamp is in good ...