Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/55D Globe Floor Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/55D Globe Floor Lamp
SOLD.
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model BB3/55D globe floor lamp with bamboo stand.
I Noguchi signature with red sun and moon ideogram.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.
Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951. Model 55D was started in 1963, stand BB3 was started in 1979. This piece is a transitional piece - it dates from c. late 1970’s/early 1980’s, when Noguchi started adding his signature to Akari light sculptures, rather than just the sun and moon ideogram.
Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame, cast iron, bamboo.
Measurements: 73" Height, 21" Width
Condition: Shade has beautiful foxing and patina with signs of wear and areas of repair done with washi paper. Please refer to images and feel free to be in touch with any questions.
Literature: The Isamu Noguchi Foundation, Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, New York, 2007, pp. 99 - 103.
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Set of 6 Solid Ash Dining Chairs by Ébénisterie Seltz
France, 1960.
Solid ash with original, unrestored surface in excellent condition.
Ébénisterie Seltz. is a family cabinetmaking workshop in Alsace, Franch and is known amongst collectors for their solid oak furniture of the 1960s and 1970s with strong, sculptural forms, visible joinery and hand-finished surfaces. You'll see that in these chairs with their gently curved backrest, beautifully sculpted seat and precise joinery. Pierre Chapo selected the workshop to produce some of his designs in the 1970s.
Measurements: 15.75” width, 16” depth, 33” height, 18” seat height
Shipping + Delivery: Free local (NY) delivery. We also ship nationwide and worldwide. Please contact us for shipping or delivery costs. We work to obtain the most affordable shipping rates possible while ensuring that pieces are delivered safely.