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Style: Showa
Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design
Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design

Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings
Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings

Located in South Burlington, VT

One of our most beautiful Yukimi solid granite stone lanterns in a classic exaggerated round top style, portable and convenient size 28" Tall. Please view our video. Attractive ro...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony

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...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern
Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

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

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony

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

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Touch-Activated Bamboo Sphere Lamp on Lacquered Base (Late 20th Century
Japanese Touch-Activated Bamboo Sphere Lamp on Lacquered Base (Late 20th Century

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...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Plastic

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Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern

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H 20.5 in Dm 8.75 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

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Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich

Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich

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. Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...

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2010s American Showa Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

$1,200Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 15 in Dm 13 in

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...

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20th Century Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Large Bronze Garden Urn after a Model at Versailles
Large Bronze Garden Urn after a Model at Versailles

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

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture
Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Large Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear 1950s-1970s / Primitive Sculpture

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large, old Japanese hand-carved wooden bear. With its dignified stance and overwhelming presence, it is a sculptural work that leaves a strong impression simply by being pl...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern
Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern

Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique Chinese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lanterns
Pair Antique Chinese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lanterns

Pair Antique Chinese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lanterns

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of antique Chinese heavy cast iron pagoda garden lanterns with original patina, having a handle for hanging, hinged cage door and openwork screen sides, adorned with traditional Asian motif detailing. Single tea candle holder...

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1890s Chinese Antique Showa Lighting

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Japanese Tall Round Top Stone Lantern- one of a kind
Japanese Tall Round Top Stone Lantern- one of a kind

Japanese Tall Round Top Stone Lantern- one of a kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual handsome round top lantern in a contemporary design- first we have seen. Please view our video. A handsome and elegant smooth round top form granite stone lantern with a ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Granite

Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns
Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern

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

Materials

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Japan Original  Hand Painted Pineapple Holiday Welcome Lighting Lantern, Mint
Japan Original  Hand Painted Pineapple Holiday Welcome Lighting Lantern, Mint

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Tall Mallard Duck Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Old Tall Mallard Duck Garden Lighting Lantern

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Table Lamp 1920s-1940s / Table Lighting Wabisabi

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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Japanese Rare Old Eagle Lighting Lantern, Hard To Find
Japanese Rare Old Eagle Lighting Lantern, Hard To Find

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer
Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer

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

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Bronze

Japanese Tall Orchid Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Japanese Tall Orchid Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint

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. May be ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Lighting

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns

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H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

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
Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer

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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Iron

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.