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Isamu Noguchi AKARI

AKARI is the series of paper light sculptures Isamu Noguchi began in 1951, after visiting Gifu, a Japanese town known for its paper lanterns. Every shade is washi paper stretched over bamboo ribbing, and each one is still made by hand by Ozeki & Co. in Gifu. Every listing here carries an honest condition grade and real measurements. Hong Kong wiring and installation are available on request.

  • Shade only. Hong Kong wiring and installation are available on request.

Which AKARI size?

30AØ30 cmHK$1,68055DØ55 cmHK$2,080

Shades drawn to scale. Tap a size to see it.

The story

Isamu Noguchi & AKARI

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American sculptor who treated light as another material to shape. In 1951 he visited Gifu, a town known for its paper lanterns, and began the AKARI series: washi paper over bamboo ribbing, named with the Japanese word for light, brightness and lightness. More than seventy years on, each shade is still made by hand by Ozeki & Co. in Gifu, stretched over wooden forms Noguchi designed.

Questions about Isamu Noguchi AKARI

Where can I buy Noguchi AKARI lamps in Hong Kong?

At Tack, tack!, an independent design shop in Hong Kong. We currently list the AKARI 30A (Ø30 cm, HK$1,680) and 55D (55 cm, HK$2,080), both brand new. The 45D has sold. To buy, message us on WhatsApp (+852 6507 0791) or email hello@tacktackstudio.com. Showroom pickup is by appointment, or we deliver anywhere in Hong Kong.

Which AKARI size should I choose?

Start with the room. The 55D (55 cm) suits a living room or the space above a dining table; the 45D (45 cm) suits a bedroom or a smaller living room; the 30A (Ø30 cm) suits a hallway, reading corner or small bedroom. The size guide on this page draws the shades to scale, and we're happy to send real photos and measurements on WhatsApp.

Can I add a cord and installation for AKARI lamps?

Yes. Shade only. Hong Kong wiring and installation are available on request.

Quick facts

Who we are
Tack, tack! is an independent shop in Hong Kong for curated design classics from around the world: furniture, lighting and objects, new and pre-loved.
What's listed now
Pieces from Isamu Noguchi AKARI, &Tradition, DULTON, Heller (Anna Dawson), HAY and Yoshitomo Nara, plus a Japan-made rental-friendly wall hook (pre-order, set of 2) and a white solid wood picture frame for the Nara prints. AKARI, DULTON, Heller, the HAY trays, the Nara prints, the wall hook and the picture frame are brand new. The &Tradition lamps include brand-new and pre-loved pieces. Every price is shown on the site in Hong Kong dollars.
How to buy
Message us on WhatsApp (+852 6507 0791) or email hello@tacktackstudio.com. There's no online checkout: we confirm availability, send extra photos if you like, and share payment details.
Payment
FPS, PayMe, bank transfer or cash, and PayPal for overseas buyers.
Pickup & delivery
Showroom pickup is by appointment (we share the address when you book), or we deliver anywhere in Hong Kong, quoted before you pay.
Holds
A 30% deposit reserves every order. The balance is due before pickup or delivery.
New pieces
Every Thursday. Follow @tacktackstudio on Instagram or Threads.

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