Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi.
Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. White canopy and cord. Maximum 6-foot drop. Canopy is 5 inches in diameter.
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 Ozeki, the original manufacturer, in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.
Price is per item. Two pendants available. Accommodates a single 75W equivalent e26 LED bulb.
All sales final.
Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Additional Details
CREATOR: Isamu Noguchi (Designer), Ozeki (Manufacturer)
PRODUCTION TYPE: Authorized Re-Edition
PRODUCTION TIME: In stock and ready to ship
OF THE PERIOD: Mid-Century Modern
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Japan
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: current production
PERIOD: 21st Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Bamboo, Cast Iron, Washi Paper
CONDITION: Excellent.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Diameter: 27 in (68.58 cm)
