{"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. 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\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","url":"https:\/\/breuerhome.com\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp","provider":"BREUER HOME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}