Large early 'Model K' Akari pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, Japan 1950s

Early large Model K Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 and produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. This is new old stock. The Akari Model K is a large diamond-shaped pendant in 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 Gifu lantern methods, with washi paper from mulberry bark and bamboo ribbing. The result is a resilient, collapsible paper form that brings a warm glow and modern design to the home.