{"product_id":"akari-washi-paper-pendant-lamp","title":"Akari Washi Paper Pendant Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Isamu Noguchi in 1951, the Akari pendant is a sphere of light — handmade washi paper ribbed with bamboo, suspended overhead on a slender cord. Our faithful reproduction brings the iconic round Akari lantern to the ceiling in three sizes, from an intimate 60 cm globe to a room-defining metre.\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 round washi paper globe pendant, hung from a slim black cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e three — 55A (Ø 60 cm), 75A (Ø 80 cm), 100A (Ø 100 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard E27 socket, bulb included; max 100W \/ 150W \/ 300W by size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 m (≈ 118 in) adjustable cord; hardwired ceiling mount (plug-in on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade washi paper over bamboo ribs\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. Hung overhead, the round Akari pendant turns a dining table or entryway into a pool of warm, even 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 full round globe that glows evenly and warmly when lit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e a collapsible internal wire expander holds the sphere open; the lantern ships folded flat and opens in minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slim black cord with ceiling canopy, adjustable up to 3 m (about 118 in \/ 9.8 ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard E27 medium-screw socket; a bulb is included.\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\u003eSizes (diameter)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55A — Ø 23.6\" \/ 60 cm · 75A — Ø 31.5\" \/ 80 cm · 100A — Ø 39.4\" \/ 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax bulb wattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55A: 100W · 75A: 150W · 100A: 300W (120V \/ 60Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55A: 5.6 lb · 75A: 7.5 lb · 100A: 10 lb\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27 medium screw — bulb included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuspension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack cord + ceiling canopy, adjustable to 3 m (≈ 118\" \/ 9.8 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwired ceiling mount (plug-in swag available on request — see Care \u0026amp; Assembly)\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\u003ePick the size to suit the room and the table beneath it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e55A (Ø 60 cm):\u003c\/strong\u003e intimate — a small round table, breakfast nook or hallway, or grouped as a cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75A (Ø 80 cm):\u003c\/strong\u003e the everyday dining size — balanced over a standard round or rectangular table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100A (Ø 100 cm):\u003c\/strong\u003e a statement — anchors a large table, open-plan dining, or a double-height space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer the Akari look as a floor lamp? The same lantern tradition comes as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-7a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 7A\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/akari-10a-floor-lamp\"\u003eAkari 10A\u003c\/a\u003e floor lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern ships folded flat and opens in a few minutes: unfold the shade, insert the wire expander through the top hole and seat it into the holes, thread the cord, and adjust the drop so the bulb sits centered (never touching the paper). Dust lightly with a soft, dry brush and keep clear of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/pend-07-manual.jpg?v=1780383043\" alt=\"Akari paper lamp assembly guide — unfold the lantern, insert the wire expander, thread the cord, and center the bulb; max wattage 100W \/ 150W \/ 300W by size.\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pendant ships as a \u003cstrong\u003ehardwired ceiling fixture\u003c\/strong\u003e (professional installation recommended). If you'd prefer a \u003cstrong\u003eplug-in swag\u003c\/strong\u003e version, add a note at checkout, or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:SUPPORT@BREUERHOME.COM\"\u003eSUPPORT@BREUERHOME.COM\u003c\/a\u003e after ordering with your order number (format \"BREUERHOME DIRECT-#____\") requesting the plug-in option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the globe to the table and ceiling height: 55A (60 cm) for small tables and nooks, 75A (80 cm) for a standard dining table, and 100A (100 cm) as a bold focal point over a large table or open space. Hang the bottom of the shade roughly 75–90 cm (30–36 in) above a dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a bulb, and what socket does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a bulb is included, and the lamp uses a standard E27 medium-screw socket, so replacements are easy to find. Stay within the max wattage for each size (100W \/ 150W \/ 300W) and use a low-heat LED so the paper stays cool to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it hardwired or plug-in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ships as a hardwired ceiling pendant (we recommend a qualified electrician). Need a plug-in swag instead? Add a note at checkout, or email SUPPORT@BREUERHOME.COM after ordering with your order number (format \"BREUERHOME DIRECT-#____\") and we'll arrange it.\u003c\/p\u003e\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. Avoid moisture and bumps and dust it gently, and it will last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it ship and assemble?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lantern ships folded flat to protect the bamboo ribs and opens in a few minutes with the included wire expander — no tools needed for the shade. The electrical fitting should be installed by an electrician (or request the plug-in option above).\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":"55A (Ø 60 cm \/ 23.6 in)","offer_id":54457828213058,"sku":"AKR-PEND-55A","price":259.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75A (Ø 80 cm \/ 31.5 in)","offer_id":54457882968386,"sku":"AKR-PEND-75A","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100A (Ø 100 cm \/ 39.4 in)","offer_id":54457883001154,"sku":"AKR-PEND-100A","price":535.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/pend-01-detail.jpg?v=1780383043","url":"https:\/\/breuerhome.com\/products\/akari-washi-paper-pendant-lamp","provider":"BREUER HOME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}