Set a soft, intimate tone in your home with the Paper Moon Saucer Table Lamp from Asano, a piece crafted in the traditional Japanese lantern tradition. With nearly a century in production, this piece reflects the artisanal traditions alive and well in Japan’s Gifu region. The lamp uses traditional techniques yet speaks to the modern and contemporary setting in its silhouette. The saucer beings as steel wire armature wrapped intricately with bamboo ribbing. The ribbing comes through in silhouette with a beautiful washi paper shade wrapping over it. When turned on, the piece is more than a warm aura; it’s a contemplative experience.

Offering a range of lanterns and table lamps rooted in Japanese design traditions, Asano puts a modern spin on classic lighting designs that are beloved by designers and design enthusiasts. Asano designs support energy-efficient LED lamping and are available in modern shapes like half orbs, spheres, and cones. These handmade, paper table lamps stand out thanks to ribbed bamboo and rice-paper shades supported by steel wire bases that lend a classic yet ultramodern look.