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Isamu Noguchi for Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A
Designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1952
Manufacturer: Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan / …
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Isamu Noguchi for Akari Light Sculpture, Model 10A
Designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1952
Manufacturer: Ozeki & Co., Ltd., Japan / USA
Materials: Washi paper, enameled steel, bamboo, cane, thread
Dimensions: 49¾ h × 21 dia in
This iconic light sculpture, Model 10A, bears Noguchi’s “Sun and Moon” ideogram stamp on the shade, along with an Akari-Gemini base sticker.
Provenance:
Private Collection | Thence by descent
Literature:
This model is well-documented in several key publications, including early promotional sheets and original assembly instructions:
Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, ca. 1952 promotional sheet (The Noguchi Museum Archives, LBD_50S_025_025)
Akari Lamps, Bonniers catalog brochure (The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_015)
Akari Lamps by Isamu Noguchi, 1956 Bonniers assembly instructions (The Noguchi Museum Archives, B_AD_2001_1956)
Isamu Noguchi: Akari, Craft and Design Museum, Gifu exhibition catalog
Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, Matsumoto, pg. 99
condition: good original vintage condition, slight wear on shade consistent with age and use
shade is original with signs of yellowing, wood slight patina with age
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- Dimensions
- 21ʺW × 21ʺD × 49.75ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Brand
- Isamu Noguchi
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Sculpture Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Off-white
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
shade is original with signs of yellowing, wood slight patina with age
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
shade is original with signs of yellowing, wood slight patina with age
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
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