See It In Action

The Akari D Series Pendant Lamp produces a quality of light that most fixtures never attempt. The Japanese Washi paper — translucent, fibrous, quietly irregular — diffuses the bulb inside into something that feels less like electricity and more like natural light arriving from no specific direction. The room softens. The ceiling recedes. Whatever is below the lamp becomes the only thing in the space.

An icon of mid-century Japanese modernism, renewed in five sizes for rooms that deserve something this considered.

Why Washi Paper — and What It Does to Light Washi is a handmade Japanese paper produced from long plant fibers — mulberry, bamboo, or hemp — that give it a natural translucency and a subtle texture visible when the lamp is lit. Unlike synthetic diffusers, Washi doesn't produce a uniform flat glow: the fiber distribution creates micro-variations across the surface that shift slightly as you move around the lamp. The result is a light that feels alive in a way that plastic and acrylic shades don't approach.

What Akari D Does

🌕 Washi Paper Diffusion The paper's natural fiber structure distributes the bulb's output across its entire surface without any visible source — a soft, even glow that feels proportionally larger than the lamp's physical size suggests.

🌾 Iron Wire Armature The underlying structure is iron wire — a framework that holds the paper in shape without adding visual weight. From below, the lamp reads as almost entirely paper: light, organic, and impossibly resolved.

🔆 Dimmer Compatible At full brightness, the Washi glows with a clean warmth that fills a room. Dimmed low, it becomes something closer to a lantern — intimate, quiet, present. Pair with a dimmer switch (sold separately) for the complete range.

📐 Five Sizes From 45 cm to 120 cm across — the same form, the same quality of light, scaled to the room that needs it. A single lamp over a small reading corner or a 120 cm sphere anchoring an open-plan living space: both work.

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Works In

🛏 Bedroom 🍽 Dining Room 🛋 Living Room 📚 Reading Corner 🏠 Open-Plan Space 🧘 Meditation Room 🖥 Studio

Choose Your Size

45 cm Bedside, reading corner

Dia × H 45 × 41 cm

Inches 17.7″ × 16.1″

55 cm Small dining, bedroom

Dia × H 55 × 51 cm

Inches 21.7″ × 20.1″

★ Most Popular 75 cm Dining room, living room

Dia × H 75 × 71 cm

Inches 29.5″ × 28.0″

100 cm Statement dining, open-plan

Dia × H 100 × 96 cm

Inches 39.4″ × 37.8″

120 cm Large space, architectural

Dia × H 120 × 118 cm

Inches 47.2″ × 46.5″

Details

Shade: Japanese Washi Paper
Frame: Iron Wire
Materials: Iron Wire & Washi Paper
Wiring: Hardwired
Socket: E26 or E27
Bulb: 5W LED or 40W incandescent equivalent
Voltage: AC 110–240V
Wire: 59 in / 150 cm — adjustable to desired height
Dimmer compatible (switch not included)
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.

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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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Bring the Akari Series home

Floor lanterns, pendants, and table pieces — each one shipped ready to light the first room you put it in.

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Why Docos

Lighting 100,000 homes since 2018

Free shipping, alwaysDoor to door across the U.S., Europe and the UAE — sea freight plus UPS final mile, tracking by email.Learn more →

30-day easy returnsUninstalled, in the original box — request your RMA at info@docos.us; we reply within 1 business day.Learn more →

Certified worldwideSafety certifications for multiple countries — North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.Learn more →

Free 3D MAX render in 24 hSend a room photo, a sketch or dimensions — see the fixture in your space before you buy. No deposit.Learn more →

5 stars: 43 (65%)
4 stars: 14 (21%)
3 stars: 9 (14%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

I love it! Its exactly what I was looking for, easy to set up, and has a simple, modern look. I recommend it for anyone looking for a clean, minimalist ceiling lamp.

I really like this light for our bedroom! It fits perfectly with the style.

Very attractive light

We got it installed very quickly and it had a setting for nice soft-white light. Looks great.

Beautiful

Ordered four of these for a master bedroom closet. They were easy to install and look great. The LEDs give off great light.

I love this light fixture! It gives a beautiful glow and the light is softly dispersed. There is no "hot spot" where the bulb is and it looks like the moon. I love it.

We LOVE this light! Super easy to assemble. Came w all needed pieces. We love the soft & happy light it gives off. Completely recommend!

Great quality light for the price! Works perfect and easy to install.

This Chandelier has me in love!!! Great price and it is just simple but elegant! I am very very very happy!!!!

This is such a lovely, warm hanging lamp. Arrived as described/pictured, easy to assemble, very pretty! Lights up a dark corner of the room with a gentle glow, bright enough for a reading light. Perfect for what I was looking for!

Love these lights! They look amazing and the quality is superb!

the sturdiness of the paper and the quality of the metal ribbing + the overall appearance are miles away from what ive seen and bought on amazon previously. the price is great and this is an excellent deal and a really good way to get noguchi style interiors for a very reasonable price.

Good size and its really pretty. It gives off more light than I thought it would. Overall a good product!

I love this rice paper lantern. The paper is nice and thick and textured.Easy to assemble. Puts off a nice warm light sufficient to light up our small living room. The cord is heavy duty, which makes me feel better since the lantern hangs from it. After purchasing one for my living room I purchased two more to put in the display windows at the clothing store I work at; we've received numerous compliments on them in the couple weeks we've had them. Overall, I am extremely pleased with them and would purchase again.

I am very satisfied with the lamp. It looks great and bathes the room in a beautiful, warm light

It is rare for a sculpture to have such a distinct form but still feel soft on the eyes and calming. I like how they look when theyre lit up because it reminds me of the Asian tradition of writing your wish on paper lanterns and sending them up into the sky on special occasions. They make me very nostalgic and automatically provide a sense of comfort when I get home from work and see them lit up warmly.

An excellent light! It looks much more white and brighter than you would expect for a paper lantern style lamp. It is also a lot bigger than you would expect.

Great workmanship for a paper lamp and also extremely inexpensive in this size. Looks great anywhere.

This high quality paper lamp was easy to install, looks great, and produces a nice, dim light. I would especially like to point out the clearly visible difference in quality compared to other cheaper paper lamps on the market.

Everything perfect. Even better than expected. It's amazing how light and beautiful this lamp is. It beautifies our bedroom and gives off a particularly beautiful light! Worth every penny!

How quickly would 3 of these 75 cm pendants arrive to Seattle, Washington?

Docos

Hi, our factory is located in Asia. All packages are shipped from Asia factory to destination.

Usually, we ship to the destination by sea, the shipping time is about 4-6 weeks for home delivery. If you want fast shipping, you can choose fast shipping on the checkout page, the shipping time is about 2 weeks.