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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper candle within its base area. Owl's body is beautifully desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps and Shades, Circa 1890-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps and Shades, Circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Paper
Early Akari Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, Bamboo, Washi Paper
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Round Rock, TX
An iconic Akari light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi, master of form and light. This vintage piece features its original cord and hardware, offering both authenticity and timele...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N, a true work of ...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
1970's Japanese Large Industrial Aluminium & Glass Dome Pendant Lamp
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This aluminium dome pendant light is a restored original industrial lamp from the late 1970s, manufactured for use on old ships and engineered to withstand harsh marine conditions. R...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Japanese Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Paper, Japan, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and printed paper table lamps designed and produced in Japan, c. 1980s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.125” H x 4.5” Diameter
Bulb Speci...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan's traditional Gifu lantern craft.
Using the natural properties of washi paper to diffuse...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
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 Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi is a harmonious blend of art and light, embodying both functionality and sculptural beauty. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns, the...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Japanese Rare Old Vintage Standing Duck Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-823 Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors.
Category
1960s Vintage Japanese Lighting
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 Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Prototype Desk Lamp in the Style of Kuramata
Located in London, GB
A desk lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Lighting
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari UF-3Q floor lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu structure covered by washi paper supported by a coated me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Infuse your living space with timeless elegance using the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P. Crafted by the visionary Isamu Noguchi and e...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Akari 1A table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Akari 1A lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
In good condition.
Edition signed with stamped manufacturer's mark.
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was one of the 20th...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A Akari
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This brass daylight signal lamp is reclaimed from Navy ships where it was used as a morse code light to send messages between ships. Manufactured in 1984 by the Japanese company Shon...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1950"s Japanese Ceramic Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pair of Japanese Urn shaped ceramic lamps with a green crackle glaze finish.
The lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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 trad...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 70XL shade with BB3 base, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptionally rare and pristine example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: 70XL shade on BB3 base. Original box for the 70XL shade.
The bright red Sun and Moon stamp on the shad...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
NOS (New old stock) Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model BB3-33S, Made in Japan stamped on steel Base. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Model BB3-33S Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari Light Sculpture / Floor Lamp known as Model BB3-33S designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Very good / excellent original con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Floor lamp, bb3-55d
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic and early vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp, 55d shade on bb3 base, made with Bamboo and enameled steel with a paper shade.
The 55d paper shade was purchased but rar...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by ha...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-L8 Floor Lamp, Japan, 2021
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Japanese floor lamp rendered in a black painted steel frame with a suspended washing paper and bamboo shade with a cloth covered cord, designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. Signe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
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 Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
1950s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 30N shade with BB3 base, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptionally rare and pristine example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: discontinued 30N shade on BB3 base. Both the shade and the base come with their original boxes.
The br...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
1970's XL Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Ceiling Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The large brass pendant light is a reclaimed vintage searchlight from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships built during the 1970's. Professionally refurbished, these original brass ce...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage Industrial explosion proof iron and copper cage light ceiling pendant. A solid metal light fixture with timeless desig...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
Vintage Chinoiserie Reticulated Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Light Blue
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in traditional style with reticulated, urn shaped, ceramic body adorned with abstract geometric designs. Similar Blanc de Chine lamps were made b...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Porcelain
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Japanese Paper Shade Large Set
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp
Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
In case of ordering, we will make new one.
Artist mak...
Category
2010s Tribal Japanese Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A statuesque vintage industrial floor lamp. The stainless steel and brass searchlight has been paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bes...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufactu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Reticulated Ginger Jar Table Lamp White Blossoming Branches Birds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in style of traditional Blanc de Chine lamp with reticulated, jar shaped, ceramic body adorned with stylized blo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE A
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
Category
2010s Edo Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique exceptional quality Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps with ormolu mounts, circa 1890.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps, Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Japanese satsuma porcelain lamps, circa 1890-1910.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 30N shade with BB3 base, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptionally rare and pristine example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: discontinued 30N shade on BB3 base. Both the shade and the base come with their original boxes.
The br...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Japanese Asian Yellow Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Asia yellow colored porcelain baluster form shaped vases mounted on gilt turned wood lamp bases. Newly wired with new brass 3 way socket and rayon cords. Vase portion is 16" ...
Category
1960s Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Late Century Japanese Small Cast Bronze Wall Lamp With Brass Cage & Acrylic Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An original solid bronze passageway light by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan.
Made from solid cast bronze with a wire cage and shatter proof acrylic protective dome, this is an extremely ro...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X: A Timeless Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X. Designed by the acclaimed sculptor Isamu Noguchi and...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Japanese Pink Ceramic Table Lamps, Cherry Blossoms Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of tall table lamp is decorated with traditional motifs of Japanese cherry trees in bloom on pink glaze background. Abstract traditional designs in green are used to fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Early 20th-Century Japanese Table Lamps, Floral Motifs, Orange and Blue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This exquisite pair of Japanese table lamps from the early 20th century showcases timeless elegance with classic floral and vegetal motifs. Their vibrant orange and blue colors are i...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
A pair of 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30DL, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A pristine pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30DL. Original boxes for the two BB1 base with BB1 stamp on the end of each box.
The bright red Sun and Moon stamp...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N Floor Lamp
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A vibrant Japanese turquoise ground and silver wire cloisonne vase, now mounted as a lamp, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The tall vase of elegant rouleau shape, with a straight n...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver, Brass, Copper
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Floor lamp, bb3-55d
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic and early vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp, 55d shade on bb3 base, made with Bamboo and enameled steel with a paper shade.
The 55d paper shade was purchased but rar...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Model BB3-33S Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari Light Sculpture / Floor Lamp known as Model BB3-33S designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Very good / excellent original con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Akari Model 24N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 24N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lloyd's Tensor Style High Intensity Lamp
By Lloyds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Japanese lamps that fold like little robots. Compact, heavy, and quietly smug. Basically Pixar if it went to RISD. Designed by Lloyd's, each one casts a focused beam with high-...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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 Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Small Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp
Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Material zelkova, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
Measures: Small: H80 W14 D11 cm W5.5/D4.3/H31.5 i...
Category
2010s Tribal Japanese Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
BB3 floor lamp with Washi Paper lampshade designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki, Japan.
This floor lamp features a white Washi paper lampshade, a bamboo shaft and a sphe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Single Japanese Asian Imari Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single Japanese Imari porcelain vase mounted on giltwood base with brass vase cap. The colors are classic Imari in rich burnt orange and dark blue, accented with shades of green and ...
Category
1960s Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Kutani Studio, Mottahedeh, Frederick Cooper
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of monumental Japanese "Kutani Ware"" hand painted porcelain table lamps with Cerulean blue peacocks and flowers, circa Mid 20th Century. These amazing huge lamps are forty inch...
Category
1960s Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp with signature. The shades are made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant, Cage & Glass Shade, Large
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1980's cast steel explosion proof ceiling cage light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha.
Add some industrial charm to your kitchen island with ...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Model 7A Akari Light Sculpture Handcrafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 7A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by han...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE UN
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
Category
2010s Edo Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
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