Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Akari (Maker)
Isamu Noguchi
Akari model 1A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi in the 1950s, this vintage example is from a later production run that was still largely handmade by Ozeki, the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan.
Dimensions: Height: 17 in. (43.18 cm), Diameter: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Materials: Metal, Bamboo, Paper
Place of Origin: Japan
Period: 1950-1959
Date of Manufacture: circa 2010s
Estimated Production Time:
Condition: Excellent. Single socket 40 watt max standard incandescent bulb (higher with LED)
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