Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model started in 1963.
Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame.
Measurements: 13.5” height, 9.25” width, 9.25” depth
Wiring, hardware and pull cord completely original. Shade has beautiful patina and areas of foxing, predominantly around the top. Please refer to images and feel free to be in touch with any questions.
Literature: NEW AKARI Light Sculpture, 1977 dimension and assembly brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_020 Isamu Noguchi “Akari”, Craft and Design Museum, Gifu exhibition catalog, unpaginated; Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, New York, 2007, pp. 99 – 103.
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Creator:Isamu Noguchi(Designer)
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Design:Akari Light Sculpture
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Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
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Power Source:Plug-in
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Lampshade:Included
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Style:Mid-Century Modern(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BambooMetalPaper
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Place of Origin:Japan
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Period:Mid-20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s-1970s
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Condition:GoodWiring, hardware and pull cord completely original. Shade has beautiful patina and areas of foxing, predominantly around the top. Please refer to images and feel free to be in touch with any questions.
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Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: LU6858233891532
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