Wicker Pendant Lamp by Kondu, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, 43" Diameter
By Kondu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Pendant lamp .Wicker with White Lucite . signed Kond 1 large E27 bulb needed
Wicker
Mid Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
This is a spherical, "reticulated" (pierced) ceramic globe light fixture. It features an intricate, hand-cut tree and lattice motif that allows light to filter through the porcelain,...
Porcelain
Bamboo Pendant Light by Shosaku Kondo for Yamagiwa, Japan
By Yamagiwa
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Designed byJapanese craftsman Shosaku Kondo for Yamagiwa, the “Take no Akari” pendant light embodies the fusion of traditional bamboo weaving and modernist design principles. Its cyl...
Bamboo
Early Isamu Noguchi "45X" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "45X" in original and beautifully patinated washi paper and bamboo designed by by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & C...
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Isamu Noguchi "33x" Mid Century Pendant Lamps by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early pair of American / Japanese mid century ceiling pendant lamps in natural patinated washi paper and bamboo model "35x" designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki...
Bamboo, Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi "45x" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "45x" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and bamboo produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1970s.
Bamboo, Paper
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, ...
Steel
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, creativ...
Steel
'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Metal
'Tekio Circular P8' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Circular P8' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
'Tekio Horizontal P3' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Ta...
Metal
'Tekio Horizontal P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Ta...
Metal
'Tekio Vertical P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Vertical P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
'Tekio Horizontal P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara...
Metal
'Tekio Vertical P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
'Tekio Vertical P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Vertical P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
'Tekio Vertical P3' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Vertical P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
'Tekio Horizontal P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara...
Metal
'Tekio Circular P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tekio Circular P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapi...
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi "30D" Paper Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic mid century "30D" round ceiling pendant lamp in washi paper and bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced and branded by Ozeki & Co, Japan early 1970s.
Bamboo, Paper
$1,662Sale Price|25% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 50EN, Bamboo & Paper, Mid-Century
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 tra...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. New cord and black ena...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture, Ozeki & Co., Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 33N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version in imma...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, model S2, Japan 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, model S2 suspension lamp with sun and moon ideogram together with the original paper bag stamped S2 Noguchi designed his series of Akari light s...
Metal
$1,133Sale Price|25% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A, Bamboo & Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tr...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant Ceiling Lamp 31N
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan. Model 31N. The lampshade is created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, s...
Steel
$1,500 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pine Pendant Lamp for Yamagiwa
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Yamagiwa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pine Pendant Lamp for Yamagiwa First introduced in the 1950's, Jakobsson's collection of pine lamps provides uniquely architectural offerings with an enduring ap...
Pine, Lacquer
$1,280 / item
Mayuhana Pendant by Toyo Ito
By Toyo Ito
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pendant of three spun acrylic concentric globes.
Acrylic
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pine Pendant Lamp for Yamagiwa
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Yamagiwa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pine Pendant Lamp for Yamagiwa First introduced in the 1950's, Jakobsson's collection of pine lamps provides uniquely architectural offerings with an endur...
Pine, Lacquer
Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant Ceiling Paper Lamp 45X
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan. Model 45X. The lampshade is created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing. ...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant Ceiling Paper Lamp 35N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan. Model 35N. The lampshade is created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, s...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Pendant Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Malmö, SE
This is an exceptional lamp. Designed by Isamu Noguchi and made by Ozeki & Co in Gifu, Japan. Model 36N. The lampshade is created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, suppo...
Steel
$595Sale Price|30% Off
Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950's Morihiro Sangyo pendant / swag light featuring a trio of pierced blanc de chine porcelain lanterns of different shapes, with wooden caps, suspended from a triangular bra...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|25% Off
Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X: A Timeless Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X. Designed by the acclaimed sculptor Isamu Noguchi and manufactured by Ozeki & Company...
Metal
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Hollywood Regency Ochre Japanned Faux Bamboo Tole Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo and Tole Six-Light Chandelier with Ochre Japanned Finish, Italy, Circa 1960s This Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo and Tole Six-Light Chandelier exemplifi...
Metal
$5,687Sale Price|25% Off
Isamu Noguchi 31N Paper Akari Pendant Lamp, Bamboo & Washi, 1990
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tr...
Metal
Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Japanese Geisha in Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920. Total height with the c...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2 Ozeki & Co., Ltd. Japan designed c. 1977 washi paper Dimensions: 23½ h × 13½ w × 13½ d in Condition: Very good, , minor s...
Metal
Vintage Asian Pierced Brass Trio of Multi Tiered Ceiling Pendant Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Pierced Brass Trio of Multi Tiered Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Vintage Asian pierced, brass hanging trio of multi-tiered 3-pendant light chandelier with a scrolling ar...
Brass
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 penda...
Metal
Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
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...
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 seri...
Metal
Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
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 i...
Metal
Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
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 ...
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 p...
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
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...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,400Sale Price|25% Off
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 ...
Metal
$16,000 / item
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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 ...
Bamboo, Paper
Grey Industrial Cast Aluminum Light from Yamada Co. Ltd
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Induatrial cage pendant light made by Yamada Co.Ltd. in Japan during the 1960s. It features a cast aluminium body and a clear glass cover. The socket requires E 26/ E 27 light bulbs....
Aluminum
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Executed in a shade of handmade washi paper stretched along hand-fabricated bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari man...
Metal
Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'H' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...
Metal
Early Rare Akari Series Model D by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'D' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...
Metal
$758Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage 1960s brass and glass chandelier Japanese design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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;...
Brass
$7,500 / item
Naeko Chandeliers by Kazuide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass clips and pearl press studs. Wired...
Metal, Brass
1960s Studio Ceramic Japanese Pendant Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Studio crafted ceramic pedants from Japan, circa 1960s. The pedants are a combination of raw and glazed surfaces with cut-outs of circular and triangular patterns with a mahogany str...
Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...
Brass
Isamu Noguchi : Akari Pendant Lamp, Model H
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in lyon, FR
Isamu Noguchi : Akari pendant lamp, model H circa 1970 Washi paper, bamboo sticks and metal. The pendant lamp is signed (see photo) Very good condition, small stains. Dimens...
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...
Brass
Unavailable
H 11.25 in Dm 8 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...
Brass
Unavailable
H 11.25 in Dm 10 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautif...
Brass
Vintage Akari 24A Lamp Shade by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s-1960s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari 24A sculptural lamp (shade only). The shade is in well preserved condition with the original box included (No shade stretcher is included). Early sun, moon ...
Bamboo, Paper
Sold
H 57.09 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "S" Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century Akari ceiling lamp pendant model "S" in paper and bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1950s.
Bamboo, Paper
samu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp – Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp – Timeless Japanese Elegance (1980s) Embrace the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp, a true design masterpiece that b...
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
Paper
Sold
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
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.
Bamboo, Paper
Sold
H 44.89 in Dm 44.1 in
Mid Century "120A" Washi Paper Akari Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Isamu Noguchi 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
Metal
Akari N31 by Isamu Noguchi, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Akari N31 pendant lamp by Isamu Noguchi, ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the Japanese traditional procedures.
Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp Akari designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s. Mulberry bark paper. Measures L 105 cm/ 41 1/2''.
Paper
Pair of 1970's Japanese Lanterns in Rice Paper and Bamboo Cane
Located in London, GB
Two rice paper and bamboo cane lanterns, Japan circa 1970, give beautiful filtered light. The structure is woven from thin strips of bamboo and cane, inside lined with hand made rice...
Bamboo, Paper
Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Manufactured in Japan in 1955. Dead stock, no longer in production. Paper, iron brass. Early sun/moon stamp. Custom brass ceiling plate. Takes one...
Brass, Iron
Paper Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Starting from 1951, the American-Japanese artist and designer Isamu Noguchi designed the Akari Light Sculptures. For these objects he chose the name "Akari", a Japanese word meaning ...
Paper
Vintage "Akari" Pendant Lamp Model 20A, Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Vintage "Akari" pendant lamp model 20A designed by Isamu Noguchi. This individual seems to be manufactured in 1950s and it seems to have never been used. There is no big tones or s...
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 33N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version in immacula...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 39 extra large lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Original 1950s version, new cord and canopy ...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from N...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 75D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from N...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 70N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. New cord and black enamele...
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 33N lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. This fixture has one socke...
Bamboo, Paper
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Noguchi’s Akari ser...
Bamboo, Paper
Sold
H 63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N, a true work of ...
Bamboo
No.20a Akari by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Isamu Noguchi's lighting, AKARI series No. 20 A vintage. It seems to have remained in the dead stock, there is no big tear or scratch. At that time, it was something that was sold ...
Paper
Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Akari Light Sculpture model L3 designed by Isamu Noguchi. This is a vintage, used model from an estate. Manufacture date is unknown but estimated to have been purchased in the late 6...
Metal
Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 31N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Designed and manufactured in Japan, circa 1960s. Original metal and Mirogami paper from the inner bark of mulberry tree. Rewired for U.S. ...
Metal
Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Manufactured in Japan, 1951. Rice paper, bamboo, steel wire. Early sun/moon stamp. Model 19A , easily identified ...
Steel
AKARI 30n by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It is 30n of the akari series made by Isamu Noguchi. There is no package and the socket is new. But tags of those days are still there, and there are marks of early akari. The con...
Paper
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H 63 in W 23 in D 23 in
Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very rare Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture in it's original box. Very rare as it has been signed, dated '68 and numbered 5/5 by Noguchi in red ink. A J L Hudson provenan...
Wire
Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Isamu Noguchi lighting, vintage 33n of the Akari series. What was left of the dead stock. A tag from the time is also included. This is one of Akari's early vintage pieces in good...
Metal
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H 15 in Dm 11 in L 15 in
Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, a handsome high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light fixtures, original and with new rewiring,internal socket, and paper liners , circa 1930s. ...
Copper, Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X: A Timeless Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X. Designed by the acclaimed sculptor Isamu Noguchi and manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd...
Metal
LB offers Purple Quartz SS pendant Japanese Resin Crystal Coin Pearls Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Centerpiece of triple Purple Quartz Pendant Necklace. Large Purple vintage Japanese Resin beads, white coin pearls, vintage Czech crystal beads, and ...
Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Pair of Japanese Woven Reed Pendant Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Japanese Woven Reed Pendant Lights, circa 1950s.
Reed
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H 27.17 in Dm 29.53 in
Rare Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Paper First Edition 75D Akari Japan Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ltd. in Japan. This mid-century modern masterpiece features a bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper, crafted using traditional procedures that showcase Noguchi's commitment...
Paper
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W 1.12 in L 1.5 in
Japanese Pendant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Charm Lantern Temple Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Japanese pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pendant features a Kimono clad figure carrying a lantern with a Temple and Cherry Blossom backdrop. The pe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Akari 55D Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Akari 55D lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu ribbing structure covered by washi paper. In good original condition, with minor w...
Paper
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H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Mid-Century Iron & Copper Explosion Proof Pendant with Glass Dome & Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Iron explosion proof pendant with 30 cm copper shade E27. Cast iron and glass. Sold without chain and S-hook. This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp which w...
Brass, Copper, Iron
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H 57.09 in Dm 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Paper First Edition Akari Japan Lamp circa 1950
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant Akari Lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi around 1950. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. Ltd. (Japan) Bambu ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradi...
Paper
Japanese Antique Two Pairs '4' Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, four high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light fixtures, original and with new rewiring, internal socket, and paper liners , circa 1930s. Imm...
Copper, Bronze
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H 11.42 in Dm 11.03 in
Mid-Late 20th Century Brass Explosion Proof Pendant Brass Shade and Glass Dome
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid brass explosion proof pendant. Cast brass and glass. Sold without chain and s-hook. This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp which was salvaged from an old...
Brass
18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Japanese Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An antique necklace , sourced from Japan Auction with 12.5 carats of Japanese Akoya Pearl and 0.28 carats of F color VVS clarity white brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, very hard to find tall Akari E pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Ltd. in Japan. This mid-century modern masterpiece features a bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper, crafted using traditional procedures that showcase Noguchi's commitment...
Paper
Doria Japanese Style Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950's Lampion glass Chandelier.
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully and intricately designed and delicately constructed of handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, this original hanging light fixture/sculpture is stamped (with both red su...
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Akari Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp Akari designed by Isamu Noguchi for Akari, Japan, 1950s. Mulberry bark paper. Measure: L 140 cm/ 4' 7 1/2''.
Paper
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H 11.03 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 16A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by ha...
Metal
Early and Rare 19A Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 19A Akari lamp in good condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. Measurements: 20 diameter × 20 height in / 51 × 51 cm Model 19A was the fi...
Metal
Early and Rare 19A Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 19A Akari lamp in good condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. Model 19A was the first globe-shaped light in the Akari series, identifiabl...
Metal
Early and Rare 21A Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early 21A Akari lamp in good condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock! Model 21A is a oval shaped pendant in the Akari series. T...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version, new cord ...
Bamboo, Paper
$15,000
H 25.2 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Lounge chair by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho, for Tendo, Japan 1970s
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The rare model of fixed chairs line that was created by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Research Institute in collaboration with design by Daisaku Cho. Crafted in the 1970s, this mod...
Fabric, Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.