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Style: Showa
Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Located in South Burlington, VT
Exquisite Hand Crafted Interior Lighting Lamp Emits Glow of Light
Japan, a finely hand carved and and crafted light lantern with exquisite details from the Showa period.
May be pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Andon lanterns set of 3 for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese Pair (2) "Sun Burst" Garden Lanterns
The first pair we have seen of this iconic design..........
This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculptures in a classic Japanese ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Lighting Emits Glow of Light
Japan, a fine large vintage hand crafted lantern with exquisite details from the Showa (1940s) period.
May be suspended from its loop handle or placed on any surface as it includes heavy cast feet.
This handsome large Lantern was enhanced with new interior paper and a new electric light for dramatic visual enjoyment.
Dimensions: 18 inches high to top of loop handle and 15 inches diameter
The striking and well proportioned older lantern is fashioned in bronze as roof kasa and light chamber or base Hibukuro or kiso all with patina from good age.
Notice the lovely flying crane bronze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Andon lantern for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple candle an...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition
First we have seen
Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
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 Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
$360 Sale Price
68% Off
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size.
These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
Category
20th Century Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,200 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Japanese Touch-Activated Bamboo Sphere Lamp on Lacquered Base (Late 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This sculptural Japanese lamp features a handwoven bamboo shade in the form of a perfect sphere, composed of richly stained bamboo strips intricately interlaced in a traditional bask...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Plastic
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022
Light house lovers delight.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue
This unusua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
73% Off
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Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size.
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Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This exquisite, hand-carved wooden lantern features yellow glass and originates from Belgium, circa the 1960s. Its masterful details include intricately carved acanthus leaves and fo...
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Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal.
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Crystal
Premium Extra Large Desk Lamp in Steel, Bakelite and Oakwood, 1950s Belgium
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful desk lamp produced in Belgium in the 1950s. The lamp is standing on a firm oakwood base with a strong stainless steel arm and a grey bakelite shade. Very nice sculptural li...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Showa Lighting
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Stainless Steel
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H 21.26 in W 8.27 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door.
Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
Bradley & Hubbard Kerosine Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil kerosene lamp from 1885-1894, Model "Perfection", B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is of old brass and very ornate cast iron old-gold-gilded and beaut...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Showa Lighting
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Sun Screen by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Stan Bitters sun screen made from strips of fired unglazed clay. Each strip is approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inch wide and they vary in length. The individ...
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2010s American Showa Lighting
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Clay
Large Bronze Garden Urn after a Model at Versailles
By Claude Ballin
Located in Stamford, CT
A substantial bronze garden urn with handles in the form of a bearded men having exceptional patination. After a model from the Palace of Versailles ...
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Early 20th Century French Showa Lighting
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Previously Available Items
Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship
Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12 inches tall.
This handsome Japanese over sized iron "Owl" is a special find and an a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Iron
Japan Original Hand Painted Pineapple Holiday Welcome Lighting Lantern, Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Original Hand Painted "Welcoming" Light Lantern, Mint Condition
Unusual find- An old beautifully hand painted "welcome" motif lantern - the first old original hand painted exam...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Iron
Japanese Old Tall Mallard Duck Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a handsome example.
An exceptional sculpture with beautiful design and
just look at it sparkle at night!
Japan, this handsome quality old "M...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Iron
Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old table lamp made in Japan.
It is from the early Showa period.
It is made of iron, brass and aluminum.
The shade is made of glass.
The lean design is very modern.
I...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Japanese Rare Old Eagle Lighting Lantern, Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Majestic Eagle Lantern
Last one.
Japan, this handsome quality "eagle" motif tea garden lantern is heavily cast and crafted for a lifetime!
In a convenient portable s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censer Lantern, signed Japan.
This handsome Japanese quality "Hook Nose" Owl" lantern is a special find and authentic work of art. It's un...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Orchid Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern was cast in a convenient yet substantial portable size.
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20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD24), this set emanates the spiritual aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the cont...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pheasant form cast two part censer with its original gilt and green patina. Its pierced and perforated back is easily removeable to insert your favorite LED, candle, or incense. The green pheasant...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old table lamp made in Japan.
This lamp is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It is made of iron and brass.
The shade is made of...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
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Brass, Iron
Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan.
Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall.
This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Bronze Casting Hanging Lantern /Traditional Lighting/"type B"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bronze cast lantern made in the middle of the Showa period in Japan.
You can see that it is very finely decorated.
It has a semicircular geometric pattern, which is an ausp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Showa lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa lighting made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $190.
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