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.
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Akari Model 1A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Additional Details
CREATOR: Isamu Noguchi (Designer), Akari (Maker)
OF THE PERIOD: Mid-Century Modern
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Japan
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 2010s
PERIOD: 1950-1959
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Metal, Bamboo, Paper
CONDITION: Excellent
CONDITION DETAILS: Excellent. Single socket 40 watt max standard incandescent bulb (higher with LED)
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 17 in. (43.18 cm), Diameter: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
