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Place of Origin: Japanese
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
Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 40D Akari lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
New old stock.
Model 40D is a globe 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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Japanese Wall Light or Ceiling Light / Wabisabi
By Japanese Studio
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category
2010s Meiji Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Multidirectional Floor Clip Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux
By Hannes Wettstein, Belux
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare and in great condition multidirectional floor lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux, circa 1980's base is steel with metal enameled p...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch.
Comes with vintage Edison filament lamp E27.
Made in the 1980s by Kokosha - Osaka, Japan.
...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Yellow Bronze Lamp with Inlay Red Bronze and Silver, Japanese Meiji Period 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green p...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Silver, Bronze
1980's Japanese Cast Steel Explosion Proof Pendant - Glass Dome, Shade & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An industrial cast steel cage ceiling pendant light originating from Osaka Japan made by Kokosha.
Electrics have been updated with new wiring, lamp holder and decorative braided cable.
Reclaimed and professionally restored to modern lighting standards and ready for contemporary interiors.
These lamps are a great solution above kitchen islands and breakfast bars...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of circa 1970s Vintage Polished Brass Lamps, Japan, Hollywood Regency
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a pair of glamorous, polished brass table lamps, with olive green shades giving you that Hollywood Regency vibe.
Made in Japan, they have round weighted bases with g...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s brass and glass chandelier Japanese design
Located in None, IT
Six-light chandelier of gilt brass and decorated cylindrical glass, made in Japan, 1960s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 113 cm;...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Japanese Wall Light / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Wabi Sabi
By Japanese Studio
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category
2010s Meiji Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wood DOGGY Table Lamp with White Fabric Shade, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamps with white pleated shades and expertly hand-crafted wooden bases. Each...
Category
2010s Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Imari Early 18th Century Pair of Table Lamps with Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of early 18th century Japanese Imari vases, decorated in the typical palette of tones of blues, iron reds and gilded highlights on a predominantly white background. The...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Kutani Vase, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Japanese Kutani vase, having the classical orange ground, dog of faux handles to either side, classical motif dec...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 50EN Model
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 50EN designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the traditi...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
In-stock, Black Doggy Lamp, Wood Black Table Light with White Pleated Shade, Dog
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamp with white pleated shades and expertly hand-crafted black wooden ...
Category
2010s Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
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
Vintage Asian Wood Table Lamps Handcrafted in Japan
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Japanese Wood Table Lamps Handcrafted with panel of wood, rattan and woven straw, the matching shade looks like a pagoda.
Inspired by the Asian Japanese homes.
Will fit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Parchment Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi "35x" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "35x" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and bamboo produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1970s. In good original condition with patina fr...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N with Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*Two available, each with different color ligurian stone. Sold separately.
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model 32N with sculpted Ligurian stone base.
Japan & Italy c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Limestone
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TWO AVAILABLE. SOLD SEPERATELY.
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 21N.
Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951, model 21N was designed in 1968...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Pair of Japanese Handpainted Pink Porcelain Lamps with Silver Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
This pair of antique Japanese porcelain lamps are extremely rare and valuable not only for their artistry but for their beautiful unco...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
rabbit Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp 1980s Japan
By Tanaka Kosai
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Rabbit Tanaka Corp Halogen Floor Lamp Japan Memphis design home Japan space age design mid century atomic design Table lamp Rabbit Tanaka desk...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Plastic
In-stock, Doggy Wooden Table Lamp by WANWANWONDERLAND, hardwood, fabric shade
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamp with white pleated shades and expertly hand-crafted black wooden base. ...
Category
2010s Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Table Lamps
Located in Studio City, CA
A pair of fabulous cylindrical forms Meiji Period (1868-1912) patinated bronze table lamps on carved wood bases with dragon, turtle, and mystical creatures motifs.
Likely late 19th/Early 20th century.
From a Los Angeles collection of fine Japanese vintage art...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Matte Glaze Arts and Crafts Pottery Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Lovely matte glaze Arts and Crafts pottery lamp with Mount Fuji motif. The design is unique all the way around the lamp in colors of pale peach...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Japanese Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Bronze 19th Century Archaic Meiji Period Japanese Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The attenuated silhouette of this late 19th century bronze table lamp turns heads. It is an antique Asian archaic style bronze. The intricate carving and the oxidized bronze color sp...
Category
1880s Japonisme Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Floral Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hand painted floral motif Japanese Satsuma lidded ginger vases mounted on gilt turned wood lamp bases. The vases are expertly painted with different blooms and blossoms in an...
Category
1970s Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Porcelain
Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp c1980s
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Noguchi Akari table lamp model UF1-FF c1980s. Nice patina on paper. Signed
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
Early Large Model K Akari lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
New old stock!
Model K is a large diamond 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.
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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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Japanese Wall Light or Ceiling Light / Wabisabi
By Japanese Studio
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category
2010s Meiji Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Form and Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique table lamps fashioned from large Japanese Imari porcelain vases with beautiful floral designs, mounted on organic styles patinated bronze bases. Each 24 1/2 in...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculptures. Model 41S.
Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951, model 41S was designed in 1956. This is an early model, marked with iconic red sun and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Papercord
Bulge Lines Green Norihiko Terayama Sculptural Lamp 5
By Norihiko Terayama
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bulge Lines: green.
This sculptural lighting is made of mainly a lot of wires bonded each. Two light bulbs are inside. Some wood pieces are also bonded with wires. It is a lightin...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Wire
Meiji Japanese Cast Bronze Relief Chrysanthemum & Birds Lamps 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large, cast bronze, urn-shaped lamps made circa 1885-1890, during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Japan. They are decorated in both relief and applique with chrysanthemums,...
Category
1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A fine Bronze Lamp stand vase Depicting Cranes and Bamboo Meiji period
Located in Den Haag, NL
Baluster-shape, Lamp stand the bronze vase attractively patinated to a dark reddish-brown finish, finely worked in relief with neatly incised details dep...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light medium Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp
Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue
E26,27 LED light bulb
Available 100-250V.
Category
2010s Tribal Japanese Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison
By Industrial Production, Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed Kokosha aluminium flame proof ceiling light circa 1998, made by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan
Originating form super tankers and cargo ships this lamp has been expertly stripp...
Category
1990s Industrial Japanese Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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 Showa Japanese Lighting
Materials
Iron
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural lamp Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
El Nido
Sculptural lamp.
Material: Japanese yew
This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods a...
Category
2010s Tribal Japanese Lighting
Materials
Wood
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Lacquered Table Lamps, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning pair of mid 20th Century Japanese table lamps in a traditional black lacquered finish with a delicate depiction of Mount Fuji in gold and silver.
CONDITION
In Great Condi...
Category
20th Century Japanese Lighting
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Japanese ceramic single-light sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 10"
Width: 3.5"
Depth: 2.5.
Category
1950s Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp.
Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram.
Hand-made form by Ozeki ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Mounted as a Lamp Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese mixed metal vase
Mounted as a lamp
Meiji period
The bulbous-form body with long conical neck
decorated in high-relief copper w...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 45XL Akari lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951
Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
New old stock, 4 items available!
Model 45XL is a 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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Blacken Bronze & Iron Asian Reticulated Lamps, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Monumental large metal vase lamps featuring overall leaf pattern with open cutwork embellished with custom made zany blossom finials. A pieced leaf pat...
Category
20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1970s Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Lamp, Edison E40-E27
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This substantial fitting was salvaged from an old Japanese cargo ship built during the 1970s.
We have expertly converted the search light to be a pendant for down lighting areas such as breakfast...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Isamu Noguchi "35x" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "35x" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and bamboo produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1970s. In good original condition with patina fr...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Cloisonné enamel vases, each having a Grey colour ground with wonderful Herons perched on trees with flowers and foliage arou...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Large Famille Rose Export Porcelain Hat Vaselamp, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Famille rose export porcelain jar converted to a lamp, China, early 19th century, jar ht. 14 in.
This item has been repaired, minorly, s...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Japanese Imari Blue and Red 18th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Copper & Brass Cantilever Explosion Proof Pendant Lamp with Cage and Shade
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Copper and brass cantilever lamp with brass explosion proof pendant.
A solid cast brass reclaimed light fitting with new copper pipe cantileve...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Space-Age Nickel Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Space-age polished nickel pendant with frosted glass shade.
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Oba-Q Ghost Lamp by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Naples, FL
Origin: Japan, Produced by Yamigiwa 1972
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
1980s Large Industrial Cast Aluminium and Glass Explosion Proof Pendant
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A large cast aluminium explosion proof pendant built to with stand the most adverse conditions at sea.
These lamps were reclaimed from a super tanker that would have transported h...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Floor Lamp Mod. BBX3-70XN from the Akari Series by Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Brass Table Lamp with Double Socket
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful Japanese Meiji cloisonné table lamp. It features an enamel finish with a black field and purple, blue and pink iridescent iris flowers. The shade shown in the photo is no...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
An Early 20th Century Meiji Period Red Crowned Crane Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 20th Century Meiji period bronze floor lamp. Fine detailed Red Crowned Crane standing on a lily pad with a branch in it's beak, holding an original red lotus flower glass sh...
Category
1910s Meiji Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
Early 30D Akari lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
New old stock, 4 items available!
Model 30D is a globe 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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wood DOGGY Table Lamp with White Fabric Shade, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doggy Lamp by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Delightful and whimsical table lamps with white pleated shades and expertly hand-crafted wooden bases. Each...
Category
2010s Modern 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
Large industrial pendant lamps by Mazda, 1950s
By Mazda
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive heavy duty industrial lamps with a cast iron top and aluminum lamp shades.
The lamps have a nice Industrial look and would be a lovely contrast for a modern interior.
Gr...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers.
The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Isamu Noguchi 22N Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Highland, IN
Noguchi designed a series of lamps starting in the 1950s, this 22N Akari designed in 1968 is a beautiful example of his "light sculptures". Made in Gifu, Japan by Ozeki & Co. using ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp 19 Century Japan Meiji
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Halle, DE
This really impressive and extraordinary very big Imari Tablelamp was manufactured in Japan in the late 19 Century or maybe earlier.
There a many different carefully detailed desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modern One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper LED Pendant Lamp, Croissant
By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma Washi Studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of th...
Category
2010s Japanese Lighting
Materials
Paper
19th-Century Japanese Satsuma Vases Mounted as Lamps, Gilt Bronze Mounts, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
19th-Century Japanese Satsuma Vases Mounted as Lamps, Gilt Bronze Mounts, Pair
Offered for sale is a rare and fine pair of 19th century Japanese Satsuma vases mounted as lamps. The...
Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1960s Japanese Spun Brass and Aluminum Architectural Wall Washer Uplighter
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A great compact vintage Industrial wall lighting solution made from brass and aluminum. They can be used as uplighters, downlighters a...
Category
1960s Industrial Vintage Japanese Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Twin Lights Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style floor light. Rather sculpture than lighting. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is metal. Ivory part is ceramic in Japanese traditional style. Top twin panels...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme Japanese Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Lidded Vase on Ormolu Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive Japanese Imari Arita vase with painted panels depicting a hunting scene and flowers in a vase mounted on the wonderful Rococo patinated ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Japanese Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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