Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988)
A Model BB3-X3 Bamboo floor lamp for Akari, late 20th century
Stamped to underside of base: Made in Japan; shade marked: I. Noguchi / [Akari logo] / Japan
The single-light lamp with pull chain switch and bamboo-form rod with coiled string segment at the middle, mounted on a bulbous black painted metal base, surmounted by an updated square paper replacement shade purchased 2023 from the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, electrified
Overall: 65.5" H x 18.325" W x 18.325" D; Shade open: 12" H

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. Some soiling and more concentrated rubbed wear to rod, concentrated near upper portion. Shade is new in box, unboxed once for photography, with some creasing to the paper from storage/packaging. Wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician prior to use. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of electronic equipment. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.