Isamu Noguchi, Table Lamp, Akari Model, Lacquered Metal, Circa 1980, Japan

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This is the Akari model table lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi in Japan around 1980. The lamp has a base made of black lacquered metal, with a globe-shaped top crafted from Japanese washi paper. Measuring 70cm in height and 40cm in diameter, this lamp is a true work of art from an American-Japanese artist, sculptor, and designer. Noguchi's unique style was influenced by his travels between East and West, as well as his apprenticeships with artists like Constantin Brancusi and his exposure to traditional Chinese painting and the Mingei movement. This lamp is just one example of Noguchi's furniture creations, which often showcase his skills as a sculptor and his innovative design techniques. It's said that the inspiration for the Akari lamps came from Noguchi's visit to Gifu, where he observed cormorant fishing and the use of lanterns in a beautiful and unique way.

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