Akari 2N by Isamu Noguchi

One of the rarer model from the Akari collection.

The Akari 2N is admired for its refined proportions—a softly rounded body that gently tapers into a slender stem, creating a silhouette that feels both sculptural and understated. Handcrafted from washi paper and bamboo, it diffuses light into a warm, atmospheric glow while maintaining a quiet presence even when unlit.

L 9.8 in (25 cm)

H 17 in (43 cm)

*As a Japanese model, using this standing lamp requires a step-down voltage converter or a local lightbulb.

*We are not the official or authorized distributor of Akari lamps; all units are curated from Japan (some rare units may come from our personal collection) and are being resold.

About the Artist

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American artist and designer celebrated for his sculpture, architecture, and lighting designs. Born in Los Angeles and raised between Japan and the United States, Noguchi studied under modernist influences while maintaining a deep appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship.

He began designing his iconic Akari light sculptures in the early 1950s, combining traditional washi paper and bamboo with modernist forms to create functional art that blurs the line between sculpture and lighting. Noguchi’s work is renowned for its minimal elegance, organic forms, and the poetic interplay of light and shadow, making his pieces timeless icons of 20th-century design.