{"title":"Mid Century Modern Vintage Floor Lamp","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"akari-7a-floor-lamp","title":"Akari 7a Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Isamu Noguchi in 1951, the Akari 7A floor lamp is a sculpture that happens to give light — a tiered washi paper shade ribbed with bamboo, balanced on a slim tripod base. Our faithful reproduction stays true to the form Noguchi created with the lantern makers of Gifu, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isamu Noguchi, from the Akari light-sculpture series he began in 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tiered washi paper lantern on a slim matte-black tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\" \/ 63.5 cm tall with a 16.7\" \/ 42.4 cm shade — a compact accent floor lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e included 40W LED with three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool); standard E26\/E27 socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few minutes, no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper over bamboo ribs, with warm reddish wood collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Isamu Noguchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American sculptor and designer whose work bridged East and West across furniture, gardens, stage sets, and public space. In 1951 he travelled to Gifu, a small city on the Nagara River where artisans had been folding washi paper and bamboo into chōchin lanterns for centuries. The mayor invited him to help revive the local craft, and Noguchi responded with a new family of light sculptures he called Akari — a Japanese word meaning both \"light\" and \"lightness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Akari series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu using the same hand techniques. Noguchi spoke of Akari less as lamps than as atmosphere — light made tangible, weightless, almost dissolving the boundary between object and air. The 7A is the floor-lamp scale of that idea: a small, tiered lantern lifted to standing height on a tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reproduction is built in the Akari tradition, with materials chosen to read the way Noguchi intended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper stretched over thin bamboo ribs in a multi-tiered, faceted lantern shape that glows evenly when lit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollars:\u003c\/strong\u003e turned wood rings in a warm reddish finish at the top and bottom of the shade, accented by a fine wire carrying handle at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e slim three-legged metal tripod in matte black, sized to keep the lamp visually weightless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric- or PVC-jacketed cord with an inline floor switch and pull-chain at the socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shade is folded and finished by hand. Subtle variations in the paper grain and rib spacing are part of the character — no two Akari shades are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade width (widest tier)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.7\" \/ 42.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.6\" \/ 26.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTripod leg span\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4\" \/ 29 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade washi paper on bamboo ribs, reddish wood collars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black three-legged metal tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE26 \/ E27 medium screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb (included)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40W LED with three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline cord switch plus pull-chain at the socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 m \/ approx. 6.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Where It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7A is the compact, accent-scale Akari. At 25\" (63.5 cm) tall with a tiered shade about 16.7\" (42.4 cm) across, it stands roughly half the height of the larger \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 10A\u003c\/a\u003e (47.2\" \/ 120 cm) and reads as a stacked, layered lantern rather than a single ovoid — an easy fit where a full floor sculpture would be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works beside a side table, in a reading nook, a bedroom corner, a hallway, or next to a low sofa or chair — anywhere you want a warm, sculptural glow without a large footprint. The light is soft and ambient (mood lighting rather than task lighting). If you want a bolder, room-defining statement, the 10A offers the same Akari character at a much larger scale. Want it overhead instead? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-washi-paper-pendant-lamp\"\u003eAkari washi paper pendant lamp\u003c\/a\u003e (three sizes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp arrives in two pieces — folded shade and tripod base — and assembles in a few minutes: open the shade along its bamboo ribs, seat it onto the wire frame, screw in the bulb, and plug in. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the washi paper as you would any fine paper object. Dust lightly with a soft, dry brush or a hairdryer on a cool, low setting. Avoid liquids and damp rooms, and keep the lamp clear of high-traffic walkways so the tripod isn't knocked. When changing the bulb, support the socket from below rather than twisting the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Noguchi's Akari and other paper lanterns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Gifu chōchin are utilitarian lanterns. Noguchi's Akari series, begun in 1951, took the same washi-and-bamboo craft and reshaped it as modern sculpture — meant to be read as light itself rather than a container for a bulb. Our lamp is inspired by the Akari 7A form; the original series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp uses a standard E26 \/ E27 medium-base bulb. A 40W three-color-temperature LED is included so you can switch between warm, neutral, and cool white. Any E26\/E27 bulb up to roughly 40W (LED equivalent) will work — keep wattage low so the paper stays cool to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fragile is the washi paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashi is stronger than it looks — its long fibers resist tearing far better than ordinary paper — but it is still paper. With normal indoor use it lasts for years. Avoid bumps, pets, and humidity, and dust gently rather than wiping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it ship and assemble?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade ships folded flat to protect the bamboo ribs; the tripod base ships separately. Assembly takes a few minutes with no tools — unfold the shade along its ribs, set it onto the wire frame at the socket, install the bulb, and plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it yellow over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural washi warms in tone gradually with age and light — many collectors consider this part of an Akari's character. Yellowing is slow and even when the lamp is kept out of direct sunlight. Replacement shades for this form are widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the Akari 7A or the larger 10A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes down to scale and presence. The 7A is the compact floor model — about 25\" (63.5 cm) tall with a tiered shade — a quieter accent that fits tighter spaces and side-table-height settings. The 10A is nearly twice the height (47.2\" \/ 120 cm) with a single, full ovoid shade, meant to anchor a room as a light sculpture. Both use the same handmade washi-and-bamboo Akari craft and the same warm, even glow, so choose the 7A for subtlety and the 10A for a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping (typically arrives within 2 weeks). 30-day free returns. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BREUER HOME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51026646827330,"sku":"B-AKR-7A","price":263.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/BREUER_HOME_Isamu_Noguchi_Akari_7a_Floor_Lamp_2.webp?v=1753261398"},{"product_id":"ph-3-2-table-lamp","title":"PH 3\/2 Table \/ Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by Poul Henningsen's 1924 PH lamp system, the PH 3\/2 uses a calculated three-shade design to refract a bulb's glare into warm, even light. Available as a table lamp or a floor lamp, with hand-blown opal glass in milky white or rose pink and a matte black or brass-plated metal base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Poul Henningsen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoul Henningsen (1894–1967) was a Danish lighting designer and cultural critic whose work shaped modern lighting more than any other 20th-century figure. He unveiled his first PH lamp at the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale and took home a gold medal — launching a collaboration with Louis Poulsen that lasted more than four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenningsen was preoccupied with one problem: the electric bulb produced harsh, glaring light no traditional shade could tame. His answer was the three-shade system — a mathematically calculated set of overlapping shades, each shaped to a logarithmic curve, that hides the bulb while reflecting and refracting its light downward. The PH principle still defines fine lighting today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reproduction is built in the PH tradition, true to the original three-shade principle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShades:\u003c\/strong\u003e three tiers of hand-blown opal glass sized in the PH ratio so the bulb is hidden from every viewing angle. Available in milky white or rose pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase and stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte black powder-coated metal (table lamp) or polished brass-plated metal (table and floor lamp), with a weighted round base for stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e in-line cord switch and an E27 socket sized for standard bulbs worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each shade is mouth-blown, slight variations in thickness and surface texture are part of the craft and contribute to the lamp's characteristic warm diffusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable lamp or floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTable lamp height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.6\" \/ 47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTable lamp shade diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2\" \/ 28.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTable lamp base diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1\" \/ 15.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFloor lamp height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.1\" \/ 140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFloor lamp shade diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4\" \/ 29 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-blown three-tier opal glass (milky white or rose pink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black powder-coated metal or brass-plated metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7W E27 LED (replaceable; smart\/HomeKit bulbs compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27 screw, max 40W incandescent equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-line cord switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years (non-human damage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is straightforward: the stem threads into the base and the three shades stack on the central rod. Allow 10 minutes and a soft cloth to rest the glass on while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the opal glass with a soft, lint-free cloth; for fingerprints, use a barely damp microfiber and dry immediately. Avoid ammonia-based glass cleaners. The matte black powder-coated base wipes clean with a dry cloth — skip abrasives, which dull the finish. The brass-plated base develops a natural patina; to keep it bright, buff occasionally with brass polish on a soft cloth. To change the bulb, lift the top shade straight up off the rod, swap the bulb, and reseat the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable lamp or floor lamp — how do I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the table version (18.6\" tall) for a console, sideboard, bedside, or desk where you want a pool of reading light at seated eye level. Choose the floor version (55.1\") for a freestanding light beside a sofa or armchair, or to add height in a corner. Both use the same three-shade head, so they pair well in one room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the three-shade system actually work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenningsen calculated the curve of each shade so the bulb is hidden from every angle — you never see the glowing filament. The inner surfaces reflect light onto the next shade, and a portion is refracted through the opal glass itself. The light you see is bounced and diffused, never direct, which is why PH lamps feel so warm and easy on the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard E27 screw base, up to 40W incandescent equivalent. A 7W E27 LED is included. Any E27 LED works; warm-white (2700K) is closest to Henningsen's intent. Smart bulbs (Apple HomeKit, Matter, Philips Hue E27, etc.) drop straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it dim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp itself uses an in-line on\/off switch — no dimmer is built in. For dimming, pair it with a dimmable E27 LED bulb on a compatible smart plug, or use a HomeKit\/Matter smart bulb and dim from your phone or voice assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat glass colors and base finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree combinations: milky white opal glass with a matte black base (table lamp), milky white opal glass with a brass-plated base (table lamp), and rose pink opal glass with a brass-plated base (floor lamp). The pink shade casts a notably warmer, blush-tinted light that suits bedrooms and reading nooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping (typically arrives within 2–3 weeks). 30-day free returns. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREUER HOME","offers":[{"title":"Milky White Shade \u0026 Matte Black Base","offer_id":51558164365634,"sku":"PH32-TB-WHT-BLK","price":249.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Milky White Shade \u0026 Brass-Plated Base","offer_id":51558164398402,"sku":"PH32-TB-WHT-BRAS","price":249.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose Pink Shade \u0026 Brass-Plated Base Floor Lamp","offer_id":51558550110530,"sku":"PH32-FLP-PNK-BRAS","price":339.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/PPH32TableLamp_WhiteShell_BlackBase.jpg?v=1763889502"},{"product_id":"akari-10a-floor-lamp","title":"Akari 10a Washi Paper Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Isamu Noguchi in 1951, the Akari 10A is the grand floor-scale lantern in the Akari family — a single, generously rounded washi paper shade just over a metre tall, balanced on a slim black tripod. Our faithful reproduction stays true to the form Noguchi developed with the lantern makers of Gifu, Japan: light made tangible, almost weightless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isamu Noguchi, from the Akari light-sculpture series he began in 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single, large ovoid washi paper lantern on a slim matte-black tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.2\" \/ 120 cm tall with a 20\" \/ 50.8 cm shade — a statement-scale floor lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e included 7W LED, ~700 lumens, three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool), wide 110–250V input; standard E27 socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 minutes, no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper over bamboo ribs, with warm reddish wood collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Isamu Noguchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American sculptor and designer whose work bridged East and West across furniture, gardens, stage sets, and public space. In 1951 he travelled to Gifu, a small city on the Nagara River where artisans had folded washi paper and bamboo into chōchin lanterns for centuries. The mayor invited him to help revive the local craft, and Noguchi answered with a new family of light sculptures he called Akari — a Japanese word meaning both \"light\" and \"lightness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Akari series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu using the same hand techniques. Noguchi spoke of Akari less as lamps than as atmosphere — light that dissolves the boundary between object and air. The 10A is that idea at its most expansive: a large, softly swelling lantern raised to standing height, as much a sculpture for the room as a source of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reproduction is built in the Akari tradition, with materials chosen to read the way Noguchi intended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper stretched over fine horizontal bamboo ribs in a single, full ovoid lantern shape that glows evenly and warmly when lit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollars:\u003c\/strong\u003e turned wood rings in a warm reddish finish at the top and bottom of the shade, with a squared wire carrying handle at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slim three-legged metal tripod in matte black, sized to keep the large shade visually light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floor-length cord with an inline foot switch for easy on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shade is folded and finished by hand. Subtle variations in the paper grain and rib spacing are part of the character — no two Akari shades are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.2\" \/ 120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade width (widest)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\" \/ 50.8 cm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.2\" \/ 51.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTripod height (floor to shade)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.1\" \/ 68.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade washi paper on horizontal bamboo ribs, reddish wood collars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black three-legged metal tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarrying handle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack wire loop at the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27 medium screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb (included)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7W LED, approx. 700 lumens, three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide-range 110–250V input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline foot switch on the cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Where It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10A is the large, floor-scale Akari. At 47.2\" (120 cm) tall with a shade about 20\" (51 cm) across, it stands nearly twice the height of the compact \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-7a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 7A\u003c\/a\u003e (25\" \/ 63.5 cm) and reads as one full, rounded ovoid rather than a tiered lantern — it is meant to be a focal point, not a discreet accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in a living-room corner beside a sofa or lounge chair, in an entryway, or in a bedroom corner — anywhere with floor space for the tripod and enough open height for the tall shade to feel balanced. The light is soft and ambient (mood lighting rather than task lighting), so it suits rooms where you want warmth and atmosphere. If you prefer a smaller, more understated piece, the 7A offers the same Akari character at a more compact scale. Prefer an even taller, slimmer column of light? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-14a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 14A\u003c\/a\u003e rises to 64\" (162 cm) with a slender 13\" (33 cm) shade — made for corners and narrow walls. Want it overhead instead? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-washi-paper-pendant-lamp\"\u003eAkari washi paper pendant lamp\u003c\/a\u003e (three sizes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp arrives in two pieces — the folded shade and the tripod base — and assembles in about five minutes: open the shade along its bamboo ribs, seat it onto the frame at the collars, screw in the bulb, and plug in. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the washi paper as you would any fine paper object. Dust lightly with a soft, dry brush or a hairdryer on a cool, low setting. Avoid liquids and damp rooms, and keep the lamp clear of high-traffic walkways so the tripod isn't knocked. When changing the bulb, support the socket from below rather than twisting the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Akari 10A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10A's tall ovoid lantern throws a soft, warm glow made for a mid-century modern living room — stand it in a reading corner beside a lounge chair, in an entryway, or next to a sofa, where its washi-paper light can dissolve the edges of the room at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the look:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eames-lounge-chair-ottoman-black-leather\"\u003eMid-Century Modern Lounge Chair \u0026amp; Ottoman\u003c\/a\u003e — the reading-corner companion in black or white leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Noguchi's Akari different from an ordinary paper lantern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Gifu chōchin are utilitarian lanterns. Noguchi's Akari series, begun in 1951, took the same washi-and-bamboo craft and reshaped it as modern sculpture — meant to be read as light itself rather than a container for a bulb. Our lamp is inspired by the Akari 10A form; the original series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large is the 10A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a statement-sized floor lamp: about 47\" (120 cm) tall with a shade roughly 20\" (51 cm) across at its widest. The generous, balloon-like shade makes it a sculptural focal point for a living room, bedroom, or entryway rather than a discreet reading lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb does it use, and is one included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a 7W LED bulb is included, giving about 700 lumens with three switchable color temperatures (warm, neutral, and cool white) and a wide 110–250V input range that works worldwide. It uses a standard E27 medium screw socket, so any low-wattage E27 bulb will fit if you ever want to swap it. Keep wattage low so the paper stays cool to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it ship and assemble?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade ships folded flat to protect the bamboo ribs; the tripod base ships separately. Assembly takes about five minutes with no tools — unfold the shade along its ribs, set it onto the frame, install the bulb, and switch it on at the inline foot switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the washi paper fragile, and will it yellow over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashi is stronger than it looks — its long fibers resist tearing far better than ordinary paper — but it is still paper, so avoid bumps, pets, and humidity, and dust gently. Natural washi warms in tone gradually with age and light; many collectors consider this part of an Akari's character, and replacement shades for this form are widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the Akari 10A or the smaller 7A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes down to scale and presence. The 10A is the large floor model — about 47\" (120 cm) tall with a full, rounded shade — meant to anchor a room as a light sculpture. The 7A is roughly half the height (25\" \/ 63.5 cm) with a tiered shade, better suited as a quieter accent or for tighter spaces. Both use the same handmade washi-and-bamboo Akari craft and the same warm, even glow, so choose the 10A for a statement and the 7A for subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping. 30-day free returns. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BREUER HOME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54381243498818,"sku":"AKR-10a","price":329.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/akari-10a-01-main.jpg?v=1780280958"},{"product_id":"akari-14a-floor-lamp","title":"Mid Century Modern Washi Paper Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Isamu Noguchi in 1951, the Akari 14A is the tallest silhouette in the Akari floor-lamp family — a long, slender washi paper lantern that rises over five feet, swelling gently at the shoulder before tapering to a slim foot on a black tripod. Our faithful reproduction stays true to the form Noguchi developed with the lantern makers of Gifu, Japan: a standing column of soft, warm light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isamu Noguchi, from the Akari light-sculpture series he began in 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tall, slender tapered washi paper lantern on a slim matte-black tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\" \/ 162 cm tall with a 13\" \/ 33 cm shade — the tallest, most column-like Akari floor lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e included 7W LED, ~700 lumens, three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool), wide 110–250V input; standard E27 socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 minutes, no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper over bamboo ribs, with warm reddish wood collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Isamu Noguchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American sculptor and designer whose work bridged East and West across furniture, gardens, stage sets, and public space. In 1951 he travelled to Gifu, a small city on the Nagara River where artisans had folded washi paper and bamboo into chōchin lanterns for centuries. The mayor invited him to help revive the local craft, and Noguchi answered with a new family of light sculptures he called Akari — a Japanese word meaning both \"light\" and \"lightness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Akari series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu using the same hand techniques. Noguchi spoke of Akari less as lamps than as atmosphere — light that dissolves the boundary between object and air. The 14A is that idea drawn upward: a single elongated lantern raised to eye height, reading as a quiet column of light rather than a fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reproduction is built in the Akari tradition, with materials chosen to read the way Noguchi intended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper stretched over fine horizontal bamboo ribs in one long, gently tapering lantern that glows evenly from top to foot when lit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollars:\u003c\/strong\u003e turned wood rings in a warm reddish finish at the top and bottom of the shade, with a squared wire carrying handle at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slim three-legged metal tripod in matte black, sized to keep the tall shade visually weightless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floor-length cord with an inline foot switch for easy on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shade is folded and finished by hand. Subtle variations in the paper grain and rib spacing are part of the character — no two Akari shades are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64\" \/ 162 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade width (widest)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\" \/ 33 cm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade washi paper on horizontal bamboo ribs, reddish wood collars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black three-legged metal tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarrying handle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack wire loop at the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27 medium screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb (included)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7W LED, approx. 700 lumens, three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide-range 110–250V input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline foot switch on the cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Where It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14A is the tall, slim Akari. At 64\" (162 cm) it stands well above the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 10A\u003c\/a\u003e (47.2\" \/ 120 cm), yet its 13\" (33 cm) shade is barely a third as wide as the 10A's rounded ovoid — so it reads as a glowing column rather than a balloon of light. That slender footprint is its superpower: it brings standing-height light to corners and slivers of wall where a wide-shaded floor lamp would crowd the furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand it in a reading corner beside a bookcase, between a window and a sofa, behind a lounge chair, or in a narrow entry. The light is soft and ambient (mood lighting rather than task lighting), so it suits rooms where you want warmth and atmosphere. If you want a fuller, rounder statement piece, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp\"\u003e10A\u003c\/a\u003e; for a compact tabletop-scale accent, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-7a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 7A\u003c\/a\u003e (25\" \/ 63.5 cm). Want it overhead instead? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-washi-paper-pendant-lamp\"\u003eAkari washi paper pendant lamp\u003c\/a\u003e (three sizes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp arrives in two pieces — the folded shade and the tripod base — and assembles in about five minutes: open the shade along its bamboo ribs, seat it onto the frame at the collars, screw in the bulb, and plug in. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the washi paper as you would any fine paper object. Dust lightly with a soft, dry brush or a hairdryer on a cool, low setting. Avoid liquids and damp rooms, and keep the lamp clear of high-traffic walkways so the tripod isn't knocked. When changing the bulb, support the socket from below rather than twisting the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Akari 14A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14A's slender column of light is made for the tight, charactered corners of a mid-century modern room — beside a walnut bookcase in a reading nook, between a window and a leather sofa, or behind an armchair in a home library, where its washi glow can rise the full height of the wall without claiming any floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the look:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eames-lounge-chair-ottoman-black-leather\"\u003eMid-Century Modern Lounge Chair \u0026amp; Ottoman\u003c\/a\u003e — the reading-corner companion in black or white leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-washi-paper-pendant-lamp\"\u003eAkari Washi Paper Pendant Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e — carry the washi glow overhead in the dining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Noguchi's Akari different from an ordinary paper lantern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Gifu chōchin are utilitarian lanterns. Noguchi's Akari series, begun in 1951, took the same washi-and-bamboo craft and reshaped it as modern sculpture — meant to be read as light itself rather than a container for a bulb. Our lamp is inspired by the Akari 14A form; the original series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is the 14A, and how much floor space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands 64\" (162 cm) tall — eye height for most people — but the shade is only about 13\" (33 cm) across at its widest, so it occupies very little visual space. Allow a small clear patch of floor for the three tripod legs and enough ceiling height for the shade to read comfortably; in most rooms it slots into corners a conventional floor lamp can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb does it use, and is one included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a 7W LED bulb is included, giving about 700 lumens with three switchable color temperatures (warm, neutral, and cool white) and a wide 110–250V input range that works worldwide. It uses a standard E27 medium screw socket, so any low-wattage E27 bulb will fit if you ever want to swap it. Keep wattage low so the paper stays cool to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it ship and assemble?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade ships folded flat to protect the bamboo ribs; the tripod base ships separately. Assembly takes about five minutes with no tools — unfold the shade along its ribs, set it onto the frame, install the bulb, and switch it on at the inline foot switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the washi paper fragile, and will it yellow over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashi is stronger than it looks — its long fibers resist tearing far better than ordinary paper — but it is still paper, so avoid bumps, pets, and humidity, and dust gently. Natural washi warms in tone gradually with age and light; many collectors consider this part of an Akari's character, and replacement shades for this form are widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the Akari 14A or the 10A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes down to the shape of light you want. The 14A is the tall, slender column — 64\" (162 cm) high with a 13\" (33 cm) shade — ideal for narrow corners, beside bookcases, and behind seating, where it draws the eye upward. The 10A is shorter (47.2\" \/ 120 cm) but much fuller, with a rounded 20\" (51 cm) ovoid shade that anchors a room like a glowing balloon. Both use the same handmade washi-and-bamboo Akari craft and the same warm, even glow — choose the 14A for height and grace, the 10A for volume and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping. 30-day free returns. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BREUER HOME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534579618114,"sku":"AKR-14a","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/Breuer_Home_Isamu_Noguchi_Akari_14a_18.jpg?v=1781232626"},{"product_id":"paper-lantern-floor-lamp-styling-guide","title":"Paper Lantern Reading Nook Styling Guide — 3 Mid-Century Looks (Incl. 15% Code)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully designed digital styling guide for the Akari 14A paper lantern floor lamp — three complete reading-nook design boards: the Collector's Corner, the Minimalist Den and the Bay-Window Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside (8-page PDF)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree full design boards — wall colour (with real paint references), flooring, furniture and styling for each look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour swatch palettes for every nook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe lamp uncropped and in full, plus every room scene complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA shoppable \"Shop the Look\" buying list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bonus code for 15% off our Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp collection — code AKARIDNRM15\u003c\/strong\u003e (cannot be combined with other offers; no expiry).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered as an instant PDF download after purchase. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a digital product and is non-returnable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe lamp in this guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis styling guide is built around our tall Akari 14A washi paper floor lamp — see the lamp itself here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-14a-floor-lamp\"\u003eMid Century Modern Washi Paper Floor Lamp (Akari 14A)\u003c\/a\u003e — 64\" of glowing washi on a matte-black tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"BREUER HOME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534609174850,"sku":"PDF-AKARI-14A-01","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/board1_1600ef24-2a86-435e-b7ff-c3696cc6b735.jpg?v=1781233920"},{"product_id":"akari-uf4-l8-floor-lamp","title":"Akari UF4-L8 Washi Paper Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the spirit of Isamu Noguchi's Akari light sculptures, the UF4-L8 is the most sculptural floor lamp in the family — a faceted washi paper totem that rises over six feet, its diamond panels folding in and out like origami as the column climbs from four slender black steel legs. Lit, it reads less like a lamp than a standing column of warm geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e after Isamu Noguchi's Akari light-sculpture series, begun in 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a faceted, origami-like washi paper totem on a four-leg black steel wire base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75.5\" \/ 192 cm tall overall, with a 60.1\" \/ 153 cm shade — the most sculptural, totem-like Akari floor form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e included bulb with three switchable color temperatures, wide 100–250V input, rated up to 150W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e foot switch on a long ~118\" \/ 3 m cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper over bamboo ribs on a matte-black steel frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Isamu Noguchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American sculptor and designer whose work bridged East and West across furniture, gardens, stage sets, and public space. In 1951 he travelled to Gifu, a small city on the Nagara River where artisans had folded washi paper and bamboo into chōchin lanterns for centuries. The mayor invited him to help revive the local craft, and Noguchi answered with a new family of light sculptures he called Akari — a Japanese word meaning both \"light\" and \"lightness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Akari family, the UF floor forms are the most openly sculptural — totems and columns in which the paper is faceted, kinked, and stacked rather than blown into a globe. The UF4-L8 is that idea at full height: a zigzag column of glowing facets that turns a corner of the room into sculpture. The original Akari series is still produced by Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. in Gifu using the same hand techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reproduction is built in the Akari tradition, with materials chosen to read the way Noguchi intended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper stretched over a faceted bamboo-and-wire skeleton — five stacked diamond modules that glow evenly edge to edge when lit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e four slender matte-black steel legs, splayed for stability and thin enough to keep the tall column visually floating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight source:\u003c\/strong\u003e an included bulb with three switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool white) on a wide 100–250V input; the fixture is rated up to 150W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a long ~118\" (3 m) cord with a foot switch, so the lamp can stand away from the outlet and switch on with a tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shade is folded and finished by hand. Subtle variations in the paper grain and facet creases are part of the character — no two Akari shades are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75.5\" \/ 192 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.1\" \/ 153 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.2\" \/ 31 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.3\" \/ 39 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall width (legs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.6\" \/ 47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade washi paper on a faceted bamboo-and-wire frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-leg matte-black steel wire base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb (included)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree switchable color temperatures (warm \/ neutral \/ cool white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating \/ voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 150W · wide-range AC 100–250V input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoot switch on a ~118\" \/ 3 m cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Where It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UF4-L8 is the statement Akari. At 75.5\" (192 cm) it stands taller than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-14a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 14A\u003c\/a\u003e (64\" \/ 162 cm), yet its 12.2\" (31 cm) faceted column keeps a footprint barely wider than a dinner plate — the four wire legs claim almost no visual floor space. Where the 14A reads as a soft column and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp\"\u003e10A\u003c\/a\u003e as a glowing balloon, the UF4-L8 reads as sculpture: angular, rhythmic, architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a wall or corner where the full height can be seen — beside a bookcase, at the end of a hallway, behind a lounge chair, or anchoring the empty corner of a living or dining room. The light is soft and ambient, made for atmosphere rather than task lighting. For a quieter column choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-14a-floor-lamp\"\u003e14A\u003c\/a\u003e; for volume and roundness, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp\"\u003e10A\u003c\/a\u003e; for tabletop scale, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-1a-table-lamp\"\u003eAkari 1a table lamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp arrives with the shade folded flat and the legs detached, and assembles in minutes: open the shade along its creases, seat it onto the frame, attach the legs, screw in the included bulb, and plug in. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the washi paper as you would any fine paper object. Dust lightly with a soft, dry brush or a hairdryer on a cool, low setting. Avoid liquids and damp rooms, and keep the lamp clear of high-traffic walkways. When changing the bulb, support the socket rather than twisting the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Akari UF4-L8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UF4-L8's zigzag column is made to be seen in silhouette — against a bare plaster wall, in the corner of a japandi living room, beside a low walnut sideboard, or next to a leather lounge chair where its warm facets can rise the full height of the wall. One lamp is enough to give a minimalist room its focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the look:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eames-lounge-chair-ottoman-black-leather\"\u003eMid-Century Modern Lounge Chair \u0026amp; Ottoman\u003c\/a\u003e — black leather and walnut to ground the paper glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-1a-table-lamp\"\u003eAkari 1a Washi Paper Table Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e — echo the washi light at table height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the UF4-L8 different from other Akari floor lamps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Akari floor lamps are soft, rounded lanterns. The UF4-L8 belongs to Noguchi's sculptural UF floor series: its washi is stretched over a faceted frame of stacked diamond modules, so the lit surface breaks into angular planes of light and shadow. It is the Akari to choose when you want the lamp to be the room's sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it, and how much floor space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75.5\" (192 cm) tall overall — well above eye height — with a shade only 12.2\" (31 cm) wide and legs spanning 18.6\" (47 cm). It needs a tall, visible wall or corner, but claims very little actual floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb does it use, and is one included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the included bulb offers three switchable color temperatures (warm, neutral, and cool white) and a wide AC 100–250V input that works worldwide; the fixture is rated up to 150W. The foot switch on the ~118\" (3 m) cord turns it on with a tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it ship and assemble?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade ships folded flat to protect the frame; the legs ship detached. Assembly takes a few minutes with no tools — unfold the shade, seat it on the frame, attach the legs, install the bulb, and step on the foot switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the washi paper fragile, and will it yellow over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashi is stronger than it looks — its long fibers resist tearing far better than ordinary paper — but it is still paper, so avoid bumps, pets, and humidity, and dust gently. Natural washi warms in tone gradually with age and light; many collectors consider this part of an Akari's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose the UF4-L8 or the 14A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by silhouette. The 14A is a smooth, quiet column of light — the discreet choice. The UF4-L8 is taller (75.5\" vs 64\") and openly sculptural, with faceted planes that catch light differently from every angle. If the lamp should disappear into the room, take the 14A; if it should be the centerpiece, take the UF4-L8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping. 30-day free returns. 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