Akari 30A – The Noguchi Museum

Akari 30A – The Noguchi Museum

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 manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created from handmade.

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 manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.

The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB2/20A — FORM Atelier

Akari Table Lamps – The Noguchi Museum

Akari Table Lamps – The Noguchi Museum

Isamu Noguchi Ceiling Lamp Models 30A, 45A, 55A, 75A & 120A

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30a Akari Model at 1stDibs

Akari 20N – The Noguchi Museum

Is Isamu Noguchi's Akari the Most Ubiquitous Sculpture in the World?

Akari Table Lamps – The Noguchi Museum

The Akari Light Sculptures designed by Isamu Noguchi are widely regarded as icons of modern design from the 1950s. These lamps beautifully fuse the traditional craft of handmade paper with the sleek, modernist form of the design.Crafted with care, the lamps consist of bamboo ribbing and handmade washi paper, delicately supported by a sturdy metal frame. These unique light sculptures embody a perfect balance of traditional and modern design elements, making them a true work of art.

Isamu Noguchi Akari Paper Lamp Ceiling Pendant Lantern 55A (23.6)

Akari Noguchi Lamps 30A/45A/55A/75A

Isamu Noguchi, Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 23N (ca. 1968), Available for Sale

Akari Light Sculptures – The Noguchi Museum