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Akari Juni Pendant Lamp

DCP-1658-1

$169.00 USD

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The Akari Juni Pendant Lamp is the kind of light that makes a room feel quieter. Hand-crafted rice paper stretched over a bamboo silk frame — a single large sculptural form that takes the bulb inside and diffuses it into a warm, soft, directionless glow. No hard edges. No bright center. Just light that spreads gently outward and makes every surface in the room feel warmer than it was before.

The lamp that changes the feeling of a room, not just the brightness of it.

🕯 Hand-Crafted Rice Paper 🪶 Bamboo Silk Frame 🔆 Dimmer Compatible ↗ Sloped Ceiling Ready Ø 47 cm × H 82 cm
What Changes When You Add It
Without
  • Overhead light falls flat and directional
  • Bright center creates harsh contrast
  • Room feels functional, not restful
  • Ceiling is empty and uninviting
  • Light announces itself, not the room
With Akari Juni
  • Soft glow fills the room from every angle
  • No harsh center — light is even and calm
  • Room feels quieter and more composed
  • Sculptural white form anchors the ceiling
  • Light recedes and lets the room speak
Where It Belongs
🛏 Bedroom

Hung above the bed, the Juni replaces overhead light with something that encourages rest — the diffused glow is warm enough to read by, soft enough to fall asleep under.

Dimmer compatible
🛋 Living Room

As a primary pendant above a coffee table or seating arrangement, the Juni gives the room a centered visual anchor — a white sculptural volume that organizes the space around it.

Visual anchor
🍽 Dining Room

The even diffusion of rice paper means every face at the table is lit softly and equally — no harsh shadows, no bright center competing with the meal. A lamp designed for conversation.

Soft, even output
Better in Multiples
×2
Two Junis — a composed ceiling arrangement. Two pendant lamps hung at different heights create a layered composition — the white forms read as a deliberate sculptural decision rather than a single light source. The overlapping fields of soft light fill the room more completely than one lamp alone. Hang at staggered heights for asymmetry, or at the same height for a formal pair.
How It's Made
📄 Hand-Crafted Rice Paper Traditional washi-inspired rice paper stretched over the frame by hand — each lamp is unique. Thin enough to allow warm light through, structured enough to hold the elongated form without sagging.
🪶 Bamboo Silk Frame Lightweight, flexible, and strong — the bamboo silk internal structure maintains the lamp's sculptural shape across decades of use. It gives the shade its characteristic slight translucency at the edges.
📐 Sculptural Proportion At 47 cm wide and 82 cm tall, the Juni is intentionally elongated — a vertical form that draws the eye upward and gives rooms with high ceilings a fixture that occupies vertical space meaningfully.
Sloped Ceiling Ready Adapts to sloped ceilings up to 30° — the lamp hangs straight regardless of ceiling pitch. A 59-inch adjustable cord works for both standard and high-ceiling rooms.
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Complete the Atmosphere
🕯 Candlelight + Dimmer The Juni's rice paper output pairs naturally with candlelight — both produce warm, directionless light. A dimmer at the lowest setting and a few candles below creates a room that feels genuinely restorative. Mood Pairing
🌿 Natural Materials Bamboo and rice paper work naturally with linen, rattan, raw wood, and stone. The lamp belongs in rooms that use natural materials as a design language — it looks right next to a raw oak dining table. Material Harmony
💡 Warm LED Bulb Use a 2700–3000K warm-toned LED to get the most from the rice paper diffusion — the paper shifts cooler light into something amber and alive. The right bulb makes the difference between good and transformative. Bulb Guide
Product Size
Dia 47 cm × H 82 cm  /  ∅ 18.5″ × H 32.2″
Details
  • Shade: Hand-crafted Rice Paper — White
  • Frame: Bamboo Silk
  • Wiring: Hardwired
  • Socket: E26 or E27
  • Max bulb: 5W LED or 40W incandescent equivalent
  • Voltage: AC 110–240V
  • Wire: 59 in / 150 cm — adjustable height
  • Dimmer compatible (switch not included)
  • Sloped ceiling compatible — up to 30°
  • IP Rating: IP20 — indoor use only
  • Certified: North America · Australia · Europe · Middle East
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.

Traditional washi paper-making process
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.

Akari pendant above a dining table

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.

Akari floor lamp beside a reading chair

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.

Akari series video poster
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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