{"product_id":"rice-paper-floor-lamp","title":"Rice Paper Floor Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost lighting disappears into the ceiling. A \u003cstrong\u003eRice Paper Floor Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e like this refuses to: a solid metal frame with real visual weight, and a form that reads as decor first, fixture second. At home in a living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Behind This Rice Paper Floor Lamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e finish sets the tone — understated at a glance, deliberate up close. Paper and metal are combined honestly: each material does its own work. Plug-in installation means no electrician and no drywall dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet it beside seating with the shade just above seated eye level so the bulb stays hidden. Layer it with at least one other light source — a single overhead point flattens a room that deserves depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for homes that treat lighting as part of the architecture — Maison Monashee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\" rel=\"preconnect\"\u003e \u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1\u0026amp;family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500\u0026amp;display=swap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Akari Rice Paper Floor Lamp carries on the legacy of one of the most beloved lamp designs of the 20th century. Made from mulberry paper stretched over a metal frame, it casts a warm, soft light that transforms any room into a space of quiet calm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The inspiration stems from a visit to the Japanese fishing village of Gifu, where Noguchi watched fishermen at work — using trained cormorants for the hunt, and lanterns to attract fish. These lanterns had ribs made of bamboo, covered with fine paper. He took this design to create light sculptures of his own, using paper from the mulberry tree — because it softens the light, making it gentle and spreading it evenly.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ccite\u003e— Inspired by Isamu Noguchi's Akari Light Sculptures\u003c\/cite\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyled interior showcase\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; material detail\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMulberry Paper Shade\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional washi paper from the mulberry tree diffuses light softly and evenly — warm, gentle, and glare-free.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePlug-In — No Wiring\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e59.1\" cord with standard plug and inline push-button switch. Place it anywhere — no electrician needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003eNoguchi-Inspired\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eFaithful to the Akari design language — bamboo-rib structure, washi paper, and organic sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch5\u003eWiring connection guide — important\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack wire\u003c\/strong\u003e → Hole number \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite wire\u003c\/strong\u003e → Hole number \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Wiring connection diagram — black to hole 2, white to hole 3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/installation_Picture__1_5ade2222-0801-47c7-a8fb-b8a6643f7986_240x240.jpg?v=1697789329\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiring diagram — follow carefully during assembly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAkari 10A\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e∅19.7\" × H47.2\"\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDia 50 cm × H 120 cm\u003cbr\u003eShipping box: L22\" × W22\" × H5.5\" (56 × 56 × 14 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Akari 10A — size diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/10A_600x600_9d0aadcf-888d-4dcd-a79d-5e69ec573d77_600x600.jpg?v=1677802131\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e🔍 Click to enlarge\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAkari 14A — Slim\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e∅13\" × H63.7\"\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDia 33 cm × H 162 cm\u003cbr\u003eShipping box: L24.8\" × W20.9\" × H15\" (63 × 53 × 38 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Akari 14A slim — size diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/14A_600x600.jpg?v=1630066702\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e🔍 Click to enlarge\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAkari 14A — Wide\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e∅18.5\" × H74.8\"\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDia 47 cm × H 190 cm\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Akari 14A wide — size diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/17519422781701.png?v=1751942285\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e🔍 Click to enlarge\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eLarge\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e∅20.4\" × H74\"\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDia 52 cm × H 188 cm\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Large — size diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1320\/4874\/files\/Rice-Paper-Floor-Lamp_Size__0_600x600.jpg?v=1709194901\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e🔍 Click to enlarge\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eBulb \u0026amp; Light Source\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch5\u003eE26 base — bulb not included\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eUses a standard E26 (or E27) base. Compatible with LED or Edison-style bulbs. For the authentic warm, diffused Akari glow, a warm white LED or vintage Edison bulb (2200–2700K) is recommended. Bulb not included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMulberry paper (washi) · Metal · Iron frame\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eE26 \/ E27 base · LED or Edison bulb \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAC 110–240V\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eInline on\/off push-button switch on cord\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePower source\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePlug-in · 59.1\" (150 cm) cord with standard plug\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWiring\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNo hardwiring required — plug into standard wall outlet\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBody finish\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eShade finish\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWhite mulberry paper\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIP rating\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIP20 · Indoor use only · Not waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSetup Notes\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo hardwiring required — plug into any standard wall outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDuring assembly, connect the black wire to hole 2 and the white wire to hole 3. Refer to the wiring diagram above and the included installation guide.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle the mulberry paper shade with care — avoid contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor indoor use only. Not suitable for bathrooms or damp locations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDownloads\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eIs this an official Noguchi Akari lamp? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a design-inspired lamp sold by Maison Monashee. It uses the same mulberry paper construction and bamboo-rib structure as Noguchi's original Akari designs, but it is not an official Noguchi Museum or Ozeki \u0026amp; Co. product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eDoes it require hardwiring or an electrician? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a plug-in floor lamp with a 59.1\" cord and a standard US wall plug. Just plug it in and control it with the inline push-button switch. No electrician required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhat sizes are available? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour size options: Akari 10A (∅19.7\" × H47.2\"), Akari 14A slim (∅13\" × H63.7\"), Akari 14A wide (∅18.5\" × H74.8\"), and a Large version (∅20.4\" × H74\").\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhat bulb does it use? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard E26 (or E27) base. LED or Edison-style bulbs both work. A warm white bulb (2200–2700K) is recommended to achieve the warm, diffused paper-lamp glow. Bulb not included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eAre there special wiring instructions during assembly? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes. During assembly, connect the black wire to hole number 2 and the white wire to hole number 3. Follow the wiring diagram included in the box and the assembly guide above.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eCan the paper shade get wet? \u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo. The mulberry paper shade is not water-resistant. Keep it away from moisture, humidity, and damp environments. 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