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'Be-Andon’ Lantern Lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996, Japan
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Chicago, IL
Be-Andon Japanese lantern-style table lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996. Light grey
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Original Christian Liaigre Bronze Japanese Style Lantern from the Mercer Hotel
By Christian Liaigre
Located in East Hampton, NY
This over-sized heavy bronze and glass panels Japanese "Takumi" style lantern was custom designed
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1990s French Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bronze

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Vintage 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
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese, Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Iron

Akari 20N by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan. Series started in 1951
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
washi & structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Andon Lantern for Tea Ceremony. This beautiful Japanese andon lantern is a
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
Japanese Andon Paper Lantern for Tea Ceremony
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H 11.5 in W 10.6 in D 10.6 in
Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern
Located in London, GB
depicting ladies in traditional Japanese dress with flowers in their hats dancing by red lanterns with
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising the Floating Lanterns festival and national dance
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Pair of large dark brown patinated bronze Japanese lanterns 灯籠 (tôrô)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of amazing, large dark brown patinated bronze Japanese electrified lanterns (tôrô). The
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bronze, Copper

Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Association. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bronze

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
predating the paper lanterns Noguchi innovated. She says she researched and can't find anything comparable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper, Elm

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD23), this set emanates the spiritual
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
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H 5.52 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Original Vintage Railway Travel Poster Shinto Itsukushima Island Japan Festival
Located in London, GB
historic Shinto Itsukushima Shrine on Itsukushima island in Japan featuring fireworks and lanterns with the
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print Kinryuzan Temple, Asakusa
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
at The Red Lantern Shop which specialized in authentic and original Japanese prints and art (Please
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20th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple
By Tsuchiya Koitsu
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hikone Biwako Firework Festival Japan Lake Biwa
Located in London, GB
Biwa with lanterns reflected on the boats and a silhouette of trees and the historic Hikone Castle on
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist Japanese lantern lamp. Wood frame with rice paper shade, 1970s.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Wood

Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Japanese Lamp, 1970s
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Furosaki Tea Screen "Contemporary Simplicity"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan folding two-panel tea screen furosaki byobu depicting a simple cream colored back ground with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Chinese Lantern Flowers with Pears, Signed Lithograph, Sunlit Window Still Life
Located in Union City, NJ
using traditional hand printmaking techniques on archival paper 100% acid free. Chinese Lantern Flowers
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Lithograph

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 22N Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari UF4-J1 floor lamp, 1980s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3A Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
H 66.93 in W 29.14 in D 9.85 in
Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the Film By Peggy Mulloy 2005 Hardcover Book
By David James
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(Shall We Dance?), Youki Kudoh (Snow Falling on Cedars), and Gong Li (Raise the Red Lantern). Based on
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Rare Early 10D Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari was handcrafted beginning with the making of washi paper from the inner
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Large Early 31N Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
town of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari was handcrafted beginning with the making of washi paper from the inner
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Original Vintage Exhibition Poster "NOGUCHI GALERIE MAEGHT", 1981
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
iconic "Akari" series of paper lanterns, which blend delicate craftsmanship with minimalist design to
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1980s French Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Rare Early 1A Akari Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1952
Located in Echt, NL
mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Metal

Two Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
By Steph Simon, Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
flailing craft of lantern making in Ozeki. Akari means ‘light’ in Japanese, suggesting luminous and
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1950s French Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dallas, TX
after his visit to Gifu, a town known for its manufacturing of paper parasols and lanterns from mulberry
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Steel

Untitled IV
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled IV" 1993 is a large graphite drawing on two sheets of paper by Japanese
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Graphite

Untitled IV
Untitled IV
H 32.75 in W 46.75 in D 1.5 in
Untitled III
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled III" 2001 is a graphite drawing on paper by Japanese/American artist Tadashi
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Graphite

Untitled III
Untitled III
H 19.35 in W 22.35 in D 1.5 in
Untitled II
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled II" 2001 is a graphite drawing on paper by Japanese/American artist Tadashi
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Graphite

Untitled II
Untitled II
H 19.35 in W 22.35 in D 1.5 in
Untitled I
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled I" 1998 is a graphite drawing on paper by Japanese/American artist Tadashi
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Graphite

Untitled I
Untitled I
H 19.35 in W 22.35 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
. This trading company imported chinaware, curios, paper lanterns and other gift items. In 1904, the
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Crystal

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Onoda City Japan Industrial Festival Lantern
Located in London, GB
depicting ladies in traditional Japanese dress with flowers in their hats dancing by red lanterns with
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1950s Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Floating Lanterns Festival Miyazu Kyoto Japan Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising the Floating Lanterns festival and national dance
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1950s Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Railway Travel Poster Shinto Itsukushima Island Japan Festival
Located in London, GB
historic Shinto Itsukushima Shrine on Itsukushima island in Japan featuring fireworks and lanterns with the
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1950s Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hikone Biwako Firework Festival Japan Lake Biwa
Located in London, GB
Biwa with lanterns reflected on the boats and a silhouette of trees and the historic Hikone Castle on
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1950s Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Japanese Split Bamboo Lanterns a Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
Charming pair of split bamboo Japanese lanterns, circa. 1950-1960s. Original working condition with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Paper

Early Issey Miyake 'Lantern' Ensemble
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
of a folded paper lantern reflects the Japanese aesthetic and on the body, the ensemble gently sways
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1990s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Issey Miyake Colorblocked Pleated Mini Dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
twisted voluminous 'paper lantern' sleeves. Asymmetrical neckline. Sewn using only one seam. Unlined
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1990s Japanese Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Turbo, White Pendant by Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa, 1965, Vintage Edition
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Japanese rice-paper lanterns and their expression of lightness - but in my personal opinion the shape
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Aluminum

Giant Organic Shaped Paper Lantern Wall Sconce
Located in North Miami, FL
style of a japanese Paper lantern with wood frame and a protective coating that makes it durable. With
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1990s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper, Bentwood

Striking Isamu Noguchi Akari Series Paper Lantern Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese paper lanterns. One very small tear otherwise in excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

1960s Japanese Bamboo and Rice Paper Couchin
Located in Garnerville, NY
a soft light. There is a faded bamboo pattern on the interior rice paper covering. Original working
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Bamboo, Mahogany, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari pendant Model N°30P, Gifu, Japan, 1990s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
flailing craft of lantern making in Ozeki. Akari means ‘light’ in Japanese, suggesting luminous and
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1990s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

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Paper

Isamu Noguchi, Akari Mod.22N Table Lamp, Daiko, Japan, C1980
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
flailing craft of lantern making in Ozeki. Akari means ‘light’ in Japanese, suggesting luminous and
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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern

Materials

Wire

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Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage Japanese paper lantern for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and iron, every vintage Japanese paper lantern was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage Japanese paper lantern — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage Japanese paper lantern bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage Japanese paper lantern over the years, but those crafted by Howard Miller and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Japanese Paper Lantern?

A vintage Japanese paper lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.