Japanese Lighting

Floor Lamp with White Washi Paper Lampshade, Designed by Isamu Noguchi. This floor lamp features a delicate white washi paper lampshade, a bamboo shaft, and a spherical cast iron base. The paper shade is marked with a red sun and crescent moon, along with the facsimile signature of I. Noguchi. The Akari (Japanese for “light”) series has been designed by Isamu Noguchi since 1951, with new models added over 35 years. Inspired by traditional Japanese chochin...

A 1980s production of the Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, BB1 base with 30F shade. Overall in great condition, some light discoloration on the shade, some patina on the metal base. wired 1...

This is our Japanese wall light. It is a faithful reproduction of an antique light that was popular as an exterior or interior light in private homes and stores in Japan from the Mei...

Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass c...

Vintage telescopic "NA 270" telescopic/collapsible table lamp, made in Japan by Kreo Lite as indicated in the label visible underneath. It can be folded down...

Pair of Vintage Japanese Imari Pottery Designer Table Lamps

Very Important Satsuma Porcelain lamp, mounted in Gilt Bronze and silk shade (very damaged, but historical), 19th century, Napoleon III period, Great de...

Original industrial flameproof tube lamp known from the film Star Wars "The Force Awakens" Designed and produced by Kokosha ,Osaka in Japan during th...

Stunning Traditional Japanese Imari hand decorated Porcelain Vase of seldom seen double gourd form glazed porcelain, of generous proportions, now converted to an Electric Table Lamp,...

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 ...

An incredible pair of wall lights in chrome and copper, these were commissioned by the New York Museum of modern art in the 1980’s and were designed by Joan Auger, manufactured by Taller Uno...

Name: Cassini, Staring into the Void Sculptural floor lamp which Japanese traditional straw coat is transformed into. Straw hat comes with the lamp. These straw items are antique ove...

Model number UF2--33N table or floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Original quite recent version manufactured by Ozeki & co in Japan. Rice paper, enameled metal. Retains manufac...

A washi paper, bamboo and black-painted iron light sculpture or floor lamp, designed by  Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd, Japan, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches)...

Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps This exquisite pair of antique oil table lamps embodies the timeless artistry of Japanese Imari porcelain. Crafted...

Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari Light Sculpture was meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki works...

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vases, available as lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese porcelain vases decorate...

Akari model 9A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...

A pair of circa 1920's translucent hand-painted Japanese porcelain lanterns with an interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 6.5"

Great 1980s set light imported by Comoy's of London, Japan. Features a barrel-shaped light fixture with articulating shutters. Fixture can turn a full circle and can be vertically ad...

A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 7"

For your consideration, a most distinctive pair of similarly styled Japanese archaic style urns from the late 19th century, repurposed as highly decorative table lamps. Japan, Meij...

An Akari model by Isamu Noguchi. This light sculptural column is in original shade in washi & bamboo rims, with a tie in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Compa...

Chrome Table lamp Model Tokyo ,in the Bauhaus style . Comes with Three round glass plates on .top .That gives the light a nice diffuse effect . Designed in the early 1980s by W.K...

26A ceiling lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the traditional p...

Vintage Industrial Japanese flameproof cast bronze ceiling light fitted with Edison squirrel cage filament bulb made in the 1990s by Kokosha - Osak...

Mid-20th Century Japanese Style Porcelain Table Lamp inspired by the Satsuma style of ceramics which originated in Japan during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Lamp features rich c...

The 1970s gorgeous red modulable manon table lamp is designed by Japanese manufacturer Yamada Shomei Lighting. The switch is inside the folding arm, the...

Table light sculpture lamp mod. Akari 5X designed by Isamu Noguchi, the lamp is made of handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing and supported by a metal frame.This piece is believed ...

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...

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...

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 neck and body, slightly tapered food, and everted mouth. Crafted in the cloisonne technique upon a copper ground, the silver wires stand out and shimmer against the bright turquoise enamel ground. An ebullient design of blossoming peony (botanical) and morning glory (asago) graces the body of the vase. The large and heavy blooms of white peony especially striking and contrasting nicely with the more delicate and almost shy pastel morning glory blossoms hiding behind the large leaves. The cloisonne enamels especially well done within the silver cloisons, with the leaves and flowers displaying masterful shading. The foot decorated with a geometric and floral border. The vase drilled and wired and now mounted as a lamp. Set upon two wood bases. The actual lamp of brass plate, set with a single socket and tall, adjustable harp. The lamp is topped by an antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty tumble polished natural rock crystal. The crystal finial originally served as a Chinese Mandarin hat finial...

Tokujin Yoshioka Tofu Lamp by Yamagiwa (2001) Designer: Tokujin Yoshioka Manufacturer: Yamagiwa Corporation, Japan Year: 2001 Material: Crystal clear methacr...

A vintage industrial outdoor solid phosphor bronze flameproof bulkhead wall light by Morio Denki. Reclaimed nautical bulkhead wall lights, professionally restored by hand in UK by Loomlight to modern lighting standards. Specifications Width: 23cm Height: 20cm Depth: 23cm Weight: 10kg Bulb: 220 V or 110 V for USA voltage Morio Denki is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial grade fixtures and fittings. The bulkhead wall light has been fully restored and is supplied fitted with vintage Edison...

Gorgeous Mod! Extremely Rare Japanese Panasonic Fluorescent Lamp! Geometric Delight! Cone and Beam Design! Offered is a marvelous Panasonic lamp that is the epitome of Japanese m...

Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.

Trimesh table or wall lamp small designed by Shohei Mihara for Yamagiwa. Punching metal shade can be able to pass the light beam. Only one left.

Akari model 7A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's...

This exceptionally rare Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi features a graceful globe-shaped shade crafted from handmade washi paper, sourced from Gifu, Japan, renowned for its fine pa...

Pair of Doggy Lamps by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan) Sold as a pair with one of each lamp. Please inquire about purchasing individual lamps. Delightful...

Copper and brass cantilever lamp with brass explosion proof pendant. A solid cast brass reclaimed light fitting with new copper pipe cantileve...

Height as photographed with shade 31 inches, shade not included but available for purchase

Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue In case of ordering, we will make new one. Artis...

Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.

An Akari model “35N” by Isamu Noguchi. This sculptural light construction features an original finish with washi and bamboo accents, tied together with black metal. Originally han...

Name: Under the Hazy Moon Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass...

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp model YA2, early 1990s production, from an estate in DC. I.Noguchi stamped shade, along with Moon and Sun logo and Japan underneath, US wired 1...

A 1990s production of the Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, BB2 base with 45XN shade. Overall in great condition, some light discoloration on the shade, some patina on the metal base. wired ...

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

This masterpiece, K-series or another name Oba- Q, epitomizes Japanese post-modernism designed in 1972 by Shiro Kuramata, the Japanese legendary interior designer. Another name Oba ...

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...

Akari model 9A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

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...

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model UF2-31N. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model UF2-31N started in 1985. I Noguchi...

Stunning Pair Traditional Japanese Imari circular form hand painted Porcelain Vases of quite generous proportions, now converted to a Pair of Electric Table Lamps. First half of the ...

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 33N. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Noguchi’s Akari series ...

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model T1-V2. Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model T1-V2 was designed in 1977. These are early examples, marked with iconic red sun and ...

Early Large 31N Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock! Model 31N is a large round 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...

Michael Lax for Lightolier Lytegem Desk Telescoping Task Lamp 1960s 3.38 d x 2.63 w x 6.5 h closed 15.75 h preowned unrestored vintage condition wea...

Vintage Noguchi Akari table lamp model UF1-FF c1980s. Nice patina on paper. Signed

Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. ...

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...

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...

Name: Leading to Solaris Floor lamp created with Japanese Shoji door. Shoji door is Japanese traditional door made of wood frame and Japanese paper. This floor lamp is contemporary ...

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in. A beautifully des...

A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps Each side with painted panels, the front and back depicting samurai warriors, the sides with...

Early 20th century Japanese Imari vase porcelain lamp. Features beautiful cobalt blue with red, orange and white hand painted floral design, and gold trim. Lamp sits on a sturdy dark...

Unusual Egyptian Revival Japanese bronze floor lamp with cloisonne Egyptian figures. Measures 73 in to top of finial. Base measures 14 in diame...

Single Japanese Imari porcelain vase mounted on giltwood base and vase cap. The colors are classic Imari in rich burnt orange and dark blue, accented with shades of green and gold. M...

A large good quality pair of early 20th century Japanese Yokohama vases / lamps, each with flared necks, with pierced petal shaping, white ground, blue b...

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 ...

A fine quality hand painted Meiji period 1890 c. Satsuma pottery vase on a carved wood stand. This was converted to an electric table lamp in the first half of the 20th century. Re...