See It In Action

There's a kind of light that doesn't just brighten a room — it changes the feeling of being in it. The Akari A Series Pendant Lamp is that kind. Its cotton paper shade catches light the way Japanese shoji screens do: absorbing it, softening it, and releasing it as something gentle and diffused. The room doesn't feel lit. It feels settled.

The form is Noguchi-adjacent — round, unhurried, and perfectly at ease above a dining table, a reading chair, or a bed. It's the kind of lamp designers put in rooms they want to feel like something, not just look like something.

What Akari Brings

🌕 Soft, All-Direction Glow Cotton paper doesn't direct light — it releases it. The entire shade becomes the light source, wrapping the room in an even, shadow-free warmth.

⭕ Sculptural Simplicity The sphere form is resolved — nothing added, nothing removed. It works in a minimalist, Japandi, mid-century, or organic modern interior without trying.

🔆 Dimmer Compatible Pair with a dimmer switch to move between full ambient brightness and the softest possible pre-sleep glow — the same shade, every level.

📐 10 Sizes + Combos From a 40 cm bedside whisper to a 120 cm living room statement — and double-shade combos for layered, asymmetric arrangements.

Works In

🛏 Above the Bed 🍽 Dining Table 📚 Reading Nook 🛋 Living Room 🪞 Entryway 🧘 Meditation / Studio 🍳 Kitchen Island

Product Size

Single

Single Dia 40 × H 36 cm ∅ 15.7″ × H 14.1″

Single Dia 50 × H 44 cm ∅ 19.6″ × H 17.3″

Single Dia 55 × H 52 cm ∅ 21.7″ × H 20.4″

★ Most Popular Single Dia 60 × H 56 cm ∅ 23.6″ × H 22″

Single Dia 70 × H 66 cm ∅ 27.5″ × H 25.9″

Single Dia 75 × H 71 cm ∅ 29.5″ × H 27.8″

Single Dia 80 × H 76 cm ∅ 31.4″ × H 29.9″

Single Dia 90 × H 86 cm ∅ 35.4″ × H 33.8″

Single Dia 100 × H 98 cm ∅ 39.3″ × H 38.5″

Single Dia 120 × H 118 cm ∅ 47.2″ × H 46.4″

Combo — two shades, one drop

Combo Dia 30 + 45 cm ∅ 11.8″ + ∅ 17.7″

Combo Dia 45 + 55 cm ∅ 17.7″ + ∅ 21.7″

Combo Dia 55 + 75 cm ∅ 21.7″ + ∅ 29.5″

Details

Shade: Cotton paper in White finish
Materials: Cotton Paper & Steel Wire
Wiring: Hardwired
Socket: E26 or E27 — one per shade
Bulb: 5W LED or 40W incandescent equivalent — included (one per shade; combos include one bulb per shade)
Voltage: AC 110–240V
Dimmer compatible (switch not included)
Wire: 59 in / 150 cm — adjustable to desired height
IP Rating: IP20 — indoor use only
Sloped ceiling compatible — up to 30°
Certified: North America · Australia · Europe · Middle East

🌎 North America 🌏 Australia 🌍 Europe 🌍 Middle East

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FAQ

When will my order ship?

Orders are dispatched 2–4 business days after confirmation and you receive a tracking email as soon as the parcel leaves. Standard door-to-door delivery (sea freight + UPS final mile) takes about 4–6 weeks; expedited air, 1–3 weeks, is offered at checkout.

Is shipping really free?

Yes — standard door-to-door shipping is free to the United States, Europe and the UAE. Other destinations see their rate at checkout.

Can I return it?

Yes, within 30 days of delivery: uninstalled, unused and in the original packaging. Email info@docos.us for a return authorisation (RMA) first. Damage or defects on arrival: report within 72 hours with photos and we arrange a replacement, repair or refund.

Can I see it in my room before I buy?

Yes. Send a photo, a sketch or the dimensions of your room and our designers return a free 3D MAX render of the fixture in your space within 24 hours — no deposit.

Shipping & returns

Free door-to-door shippingU.S., Europe & UAE. Other countries see a rate at checkout.

Dispatched in 2–4 business daysTracking by email · sea freight + UPS final mile, 4–6 weeks · expedited air 1–3 weeks.

30-day returnsUninstalled, original packaging · RMA from info@docos.us first · report damage within 72 h with photos.

Full shipping policy → · Return & refund policy →

The Akari Series

Handcrafted paper. A warmer kind of light.

Washi paper, thin wire, and a warm diffused glow — no hotspots, no glare.

A sculptural piece by day, a quiet layer of ambient light by night. One lantern is often all a room needs.

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Why Akari

Why the Akari Series feels different

Four reasons these lanterns keep showing up in homes that take lighting seriously.

Soft, diffused glow

Washi paper filters light into a warm wash. No harsh hotspots, no cold edges — just gentle ambient light across the whole room.

Handcrafted paper texture

Every shade is shaped and pressed by hand. Fiber lines, soft folds, and small irregularities you can actually see when it's lit.

Sculptural, nearly weightless

Strong silhouette, light visual footprint. Real presence in a room without crowding what's already there.

Styles with anything

Warm enough for mid-century, quiet enough for minimalist, soft enough to anchor a modern dining table.

Akari series washi paper lantern close-up

Craft & Material

Paper that was made to hold light

Washi paper is thin, strong, and slightly translucent — which is exactly what a good shade needs. Light passes through the fiber instead of bouncing off it, so the glow lands soft and even. Every shade is hand-shaped over a wire frame, which means no two are identical. The small variations on the surface aren't defects — they're the difference between a handmade lantern and a printed one.

Heritage

The Art of Xuan Paper Making: A Thousand Years of Craftsmanship

Washi, traditional Japanese paper, is crafted from the inner barks of plants like kozo, mitsumata, and gampi. The process involves carefully stripping, boiling, and pounding the fibers into pulp, which is then spread onto bamboo mesh to form delicate sheets. Known for its strength, translucency, and soft texture, washi has been a vital part of Japanese culture for centuries — seen in origami, lanterns, and sliding doors, embodying the nation's enduring artistry and grace.

Room by Room

Where Akari lights belong

These aren't fixtures you hide. They're pieces you place — and every room has a spot that opens up with one of them in it.

Over the dining table

Hang a pendant low. The paper warms the room the moment you switch it on — the kind of light people stay under longer.

Akari floor lamp in a calm bedroom corner

In the bedroom

A floor lantern in the corner replaces the overhead. Walls soften, the room calms, and the last hour of the day feels slower.

Living room & reading corner

Tall beside a chair, low on a side table — ambient light that fills the room without pulling attention away.

See It Light Up

Watch the light come on

Every lantern fills a room differently. See how the light settles in, from first switch to full glow.

From Owners

What owners are saying

★★★★★

"Bought the floor lantern for our bedroom and it completely changed the evening vibe. We never turn the overhead on anymore. Warm, but not yellow — if that makes sense."

Sarah R.

Homeowner · Verified

★★★★★

"I was looking for a dining pendant that didn't feel cold or too 'designer.' This one actually pulls the table together. Guests always ask where it's from."

Mark T.

Interior Lover · Verified

★★★★★

"The paper texture is better in person than in photos — you can see the fiber when it's lit. Arrived well-packed and easy to assemble."

Elena K.

Customer · Verified

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