Rare early 1A Akari table lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, Japan 1950s

Early 1A Akari table lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 and produced by Ozeki & Co. Ltd. This is new old stock with original packaging. Model 1A is a table lamp with a metal frame and an oval-shaped shade from the Akari series. This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo, and metal. Akari lamps are handcrafted using traditional Japanese methods, with washi paper from mulberry bark and bamboo ribbing. The result is a resilient, collapsible paper form that brings a warm glow to the home, combining traditional Japanese materials with modern design.