Japanese Lighting

Vintage model 1A light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured by Ozeki and Co Designed in 1954 Akari-Gemini edition circa 1980's Washi paper and bamboo shade with modernis...

Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguch...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 ...

A fine early 18th century Japanese Imari vase of baluster form, decorated throughout in the typical Imari palette of dark blues, iron reds with gilt highlights on a white background,...

For your consideration, a vintage 1960s space age desk lamp manufactured by Viscount in Japan, styled similarly to the Lightolier Lytegem. Features...

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...

Rare Signed Pierre Cardin Space Age Telescopic Table Lamp in White, Blue, Green & Black. Can also be mounted on the wall as a wall lamp or sconce...

Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan) Delightful and whimsical table lamp with white pleated shades and expertly hand-crafted black wooden base. ...

Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...

1-4074ab oriental wall lantern with ribbed glass Rewired

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...

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...

Elevate your space with this iconic Akari UF-3Q light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, part of his celebrated Akari Light Sculpture series. Designed in the mid-20t...

This is a Japanese-style wall or ceiling light. It is a faithful reproduction of antique lights that were popular as exterior and interior lights in private homes and stores in Japan...

Elegant Akari floor lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi in the early 1950s. This sculptural light consists of a hand-formed washi paper shade stretched over a delicate bamboo rib structu...

Antique Awaji pottery green dragon lamp, circa 1920's. With two dragons curling around the shoulder, their backs forming two "handles." Thick glaze pooling in recesses. 25" high over...

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.  

A very rare and large round "120A" mid century paper ceiling lamp sculpture in washi paper and bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced and branded with the iconic red "Sun on The Moon" logo...

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...

Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi.  This table lamp has a shade made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with the original Noguch...

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...

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...

Vintage accent or table lamp features the classic ginger jar or urn shaped body mounted on carved wooden pedestal. The ceramic body of the lamp is decorated with hand-painted decor...

Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern Iconic design.......... This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese pagoda form with a "sun face" on all four side p...

Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly c...

Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. This table lamp has a shade made from handmade washi paper, ink and bamboo ribs with the original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...

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...

Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find. These lights were made in the 1960s, the ships from this period are fast disappearing....

Akari model XP1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...

Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for Akari / Ozeki & Co. Horn floor lamp, model BB3-33S USA/Japan. More recent production dating to the 2000s. Materials: bamboo, washi paper, cast iron...

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...

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...

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...

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...

Pair of Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps China, early 20th century, with bird and flower design against a crackled ground, with one-socket pole, mounted on a wood stand, with sha...

This Shiro Kuramata ghost lamp. A novel collectors furnishing, this is a great conversation piece. The clever design resembles a white cloth floati...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

A very fine early 18th century Japanese Imari baluster vase, decorated in the typical Imari palette of tones of blues and iron reds with gilded highlights on a predominantly white ba...

An industrial brass explosion proof wall light fixture with a bespoke brass and copper cantilever arm. The lamp was originally made in Japan which was reclaimed from decommissioned ...

Pair Japanese White Porcelain Flower Encrusted Table Lamps C.1920 In very good condition commensurate with age. Minor losses to petals.

A pair of Japanese vase table lamps. Hand painted with a pair of Komainu guardian lions used to protect against evil spirits. One has an open mouth and the other closed. The open mou...

Beautiful intricately cast six panels butterflies lantern- an unusual find And bursting with 18 butterflies and a brilliant night light (see photo) Japan, this handsome heavy hand ...

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...

Two available. Purchased in 2000s. Iconic floor lamp by Noguchi. Ships from Philadelphia.

Pair of tall patinated bronze table lamps. Fine castings of animals and Japanese symbols. Single socket with glass diffuser. Shades not included. Heigh...

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese porcelain vases decorated in bright enamels in Imari colours. The body is decorated wi...

Early BB3 floor lamp. Cast iron base marked with white paint by hand: Made in Japan.

Kokosha flame proof cast bronze wall or ceiling light fitted with Edison squirrel cage filament bulb made in the 1990s by Kokosha - Osaka, Japan. These fixture also feature brass...

Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-33N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade, in original packag...

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...

A very fine and rare pair of early 18th century Japanese Imari baluster vases, decorated in the typical Imari palette of tones of blues and iron reds with gilded highlights on a pred...

Some small scratches and details of use, for more photographs or video on request

Vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling tube light as seen in the movie Star Wars 'The Force awakens'. Designed and manufactured by Kokosha of Osak...

A New Old Stock pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30XN. Original boxes for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of each box, with newer bases (2010s). The ...