Japanese Pendant Lighting
Light your space with the warmth of a lantern-like silhouette. Inspired by Japanese lantern architecture, the Ezio 2 Light LED Mini Pendant from Huxe features dramatic, shining metal band at the center of the shade, separating into two distinct housings as if squeezing it into a playful form. Hanging from the end of a thin wire, this piece fills the room with inviting light as a pair of integrated LEDs emit a welcoming glow. Shape: Cylindrical. Color: White. Finish: Black and Gold
Bring a soft and welcoming modern piece to your home with the Ezio 3 Light LED Mini Pendant from Huxe. Taking inspiration from the forms of Japanese lanterns, this piece consists of a long and thin wire that upholds a set of satin white glass shades. Two bands of shining metal accent the piece and separate the glass into three distinct vessels. Warm light emanates out from each thanks to integrated LEDs that create a peaceful, ambient touch. Color: Black. Finish: Black and Gold
Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese joinery technique. The Pablo Grid Single Pendant by Pablo Designs offers functional illumination and structural aesthetics to dining areas, work spaces or corridors. It is built using CNC cut slats that are arranged in an open grid formation with evenly spaced louvers to provide symmetrical elegance to any layout. This pendant uses an energy-efficient LED flat panel light source with full-range dimming capabilities to produce glare-free downlighting with minimal light spill. Shape: Rectangular. Finish: Frosted
The Soji LED Multi-Light Pendant by ET2 Lighting creates a soft and decorative display of light within any modern space. Supported by a rounded canopy, this fixture features a series of satin white glass shades strung together along a thin cable. Each shade varies slightly in size and shape, creating a lively but subtle focal point. Between each opaque shade is a rounded steel accent, adding a touch of sleek contrast to the smooth and serene quality of the Japanese-inspired forms. Shape: Abstract. Color: White. Finish: Black and Gold
Modern sophistication with a timeless soul. The Kai Cylinder LED Pendant Light from Tech Lighting transports you to a sublime state just like its traditional Japanese lantern inspiration. It hangs gracefully from your ceiling in a rounded shape that™s a direct callback to the Japanese lantern silhouette. A see-through design of metal segments creates a fresh modern take on the lantern surface. The tightly packed lines draw the eyes with a multi-layered quality. A cool LED glow streams through the shade in a sophisticated down glow. Shape: Cylindrical. Color: Brass. Finish: Natural Brass
With a smooth and serene shape, the Soji Tapered Mini Pendant offers a warm glow and elegant aesthetic. Inspired by the style of Japanese lanterns, this pendant consists of a single egg-shaped shade crafted from white satin glass. Inside, an LED light source illuminates the opaque glass, creating a glowing orb that sends a soft light throughout its space. A rounded cap and bottom accent add a touch of contrast and visual intrigue, making this piece a welcome addition to any modern space. Shape: Teardrop. Color: White. Finish: Black and Gold
A balanced look for the soft contemporary space, the Hubbardton Forge Kirigami 3-Light Adjustable Pendant is inspired by and named after Japanese cut paper (kirigami). The shades fold gently up in a rounded yet sharp design, great for the dining room or bar area. Shape: Abstract. Color: Amber. Finish: Gold. Tags: Wrought Iron Lighting, Hand-Forged Iron Lighting
Taking inspiration from traditional Japanese stone lanterns, the Tourou Outdoor Pendant by Hubbardton Forge brings a strong and stylish accent to exterior spaces. Attached to its adjustable chain suspension by a geometric hook, this fixture presents slender bands of an angular framework that form an intricate, open cage around its rectangular shade. The opal glass shade contains the piece™s lamping and glows softly with light, elegantly harmonizing with the robust and weather-resistant metal that surrounds it Shape: Rectangular. Color: White. Finish: Coastal Mahogany. Tags: Wrought Iron Lighting, Hand-Forged Iron Lighting
The practice of hanami refers to the Japanese tradition of viewing and celebrating the legendary blossoming of the cherry trees. The Hanami Pendant by Slamp is an ethereal vision of brilliance with handmade flowers that diffuse light with diamond luster. The warm white LED lights are housed betwixt the flower petals, creating a contemporary look that is sure to impress. Color: White. Additional Color: Prisma. Finish: Lentiflex
Inspired by the popular Japanese spinning tops ubiquitous in the 13th century, the SONNEMAN Lighting Koma Edo Pendant brings this tradition into light. The Koma Edo projects a perfect spectrum of warm white light illuminating all that is beneath and around it. The aluminum shade has a satin white interior finish providing a soft reflector for its LED light source. Hangs from an adjustable 10™ colored silk cord. Traditional in soul, the Koma Edo transcends history and revives itself with a new, modern physique. Shape: Round. Color: White. Finish: Satin White w/White Silk Covered Cord
Reminiscent of the restoration era of the Japanese empire, the SONNEMAN Lighting Koma Meiji Pendant pays homage to its historical glory and brings its traditional values to the lighting world. Inspired by the spinning tops enjoyed in the 13th century, this piece projects a spectrum of downlight essential for task lighting purposes. Made from aluminum and suspended by an adjustable silk covered cord. Shape: Dome. Color: Black. Finish: Satin Black w/Black Silk Covered Cord
Inspired by the historic traditions of the Japanese culture, the SONNEMAN Lighting Koma Taisho Pendant rises above its former cultural glory and resurfaces with a modern physique. Designed after the toy spinning tops popular in the 13th century, the Koma Taisho LED Pendant delivers a wide spectrum of white downlight for visual enhancement. Made from aluminum and mounted by a 10™ adjustable silk covered cord. Color: Black. Finish: Satin Black w/Black Silk Covered Cord
The Kasa Mini Pendant by Matteo Lighting is a simple yet dynamic addition to spaces that was inspired and named after traditional Japanese hats. With a clean, crisp silhouette, this mini pendant is suspended by a simple cord and has a flat, smooth disk that is set over a single, exposed light source. A beautiful finish elevates the understated design of this piece as it lends a practical and unobstructed layer of light to its surroundings. Shape: Exposed Bulb. Color: Gold. Finish: Aged Gold Brass
The Soji Mini Pendant by ET2 Lighting offers a simplistic design with modern style. With a look inspired by classic Japanese lanterns, this fixture boasts a stout satin white glass shade suspended from a thin cord. A rounded canopy in a contrasting finish corresponds with the decorative accenting on the shade™s top, and bottom ends. When illuminated, the pendant glows warmly with the light from its energy-efficient LED light source inside. Shape: Oval. Color: White. Finish: Black and Gold
The Soji Tall Mini Pendant by ET2 Lighting applies the distinct style of classic Japanese lanterns to a modern and adaptable lighting fixture. Simple and serene, this pendant features a smooth satin white glass shade in a soft, cylindrical form that complements a variety of decor themes. A thin cord suspends the shade from a rounded canopy while contrasting metal accents add a contemporary touch. This fixture utilizes an LED light source to create its warm and welcoming glow. Shape: Cylindrical. Color: White. Finish: Black and Gold
The Fabbian Lumi - Mochi Pendant is as soft and sweet looking as the Japanese dessert of the same name. Inspired by the eternal contemporary glowing orb, the Lumi - Mochi has a more organic shape, made out of blown White glass. Designed by Alberto Saggia and Valerio Sommella. Available in four sizes. Shape: Globe. Color: White.
Echoing the voluptuous contours and textural consistency of Japanese rice paper lanterns, the Foscarini Rituals 1 Pendant gracefully replicates those time-tested artisanal qualities using hand-blown glass. The striated horizontal ridges are the result of a special grinding process, and a quick dip in an acid bath provduces the opulent plaster-like aesthetic. Available in three distintive but complementary shapes, Rituals would look heavenly in multiple groupings. Shape: Oval. Color: White.
Named for the Japanese word for cut paper, the Hubbardton Forge Kirigami 4-Light Adjustable Pendant offers a hint of Asian design for the soft contemporary space. Features 4 fabric or veneer shades that each fold into a gentle triangular shape--a distinctive option for the unique space. Sloped ceiling adaptable. Color: Amber. Additional Color: Spun Amber. Finish: Gold. Tags: Wrought Iron Lighting, Hand-Forged Iron Lighting
A unique mix of Japanese influence and the design inspiration of C.R. Machintosh, the Arroyo Craftsman Glasgow Multi-Light Pendant shines in its dual-hued handmade glass and organic finish options. A striking accent over the kitchen island or dining room table, this multi-light pendant garners appreciation whether turned on or off. Color: Blue. Finish: Pewter
Echoing the voluptuous contours and textural consistency of Japanese rice paper lanterns, the Foscarini Rituals 1 Pendant gracefully replicates those time-tested artisanal qualities using hand-blown glass. The striated horizontal ridges are the result of a special grinding process, and a quick dip in an acid bath provduces the opulent plaster-like aesthetic. Available in three distintive but complementary shapes, Rituals would look heavenly in multiple groupings. Shape: Teardrop. Color: White.
Taking its name from the Japanese word for sea urchin, the Troy Lighting Uni Pendant impresses with modern oceanic flair. A wild array of hand-worked wrought iron spines creates a dynamic silhouette, obscuring the exposed bulbs for a twinkling effect. The Tide Pool Bronze finish is a warm complement to this hands-off design, creating an inviting look despite its prickly persona. Shape: Sputnik. Tags: Sputnik Chandeliers, Sputnik Pendants, Sputnik Lighting Color: Bronze. Finish: Tide Pool Bronze
The Lumi Mochi 30-Light Pendant by Fabbian is a beauty to behold. It features 30 pendants suspended at random heights from a single round steel canopy to make a grand style statement in any space. The shades are shaped to resemble traditional Japanese rice cakes (hence the name of the collection), and deliver energy-efficient diffused ambient lighting with artistic flair. Shape: Cluster. Color: White.
Bring a warm and charming modern piece to the favorite spaces of your home with the Ezio Oval Mini Pendant from Huxe. Stylish and soft, this piece was inspired by the design of Japanese lanterns. Hanging from a thin wire, the wide and smooth satin white glass shade contains a pair of integrated LEDs and is beautifully accented by a rounded metal top. The light emanates from within as a welcoming and even layer of light. Shape: Oval. Color: White. Finish: Black and Gold
The Blanchette Pendant by Currey & Company is an elegant creation from self-taught designer, Hiroshi Koshitaka. Designed with skillful precision, this pendant draws inspiration from Japanese architecture and culture, creating a spherical silhouette with a wrought iron body that encompasses a single light source. Lending interior spaces a luminous touch, a lovely two-tone finish adds a dose of glamour to this simplistic piece as light escapes through the spaces between each of the curved sections, brilliant and beautiful. Shape: Drum. Color: Clear. Finish: Sugar White with Painted Gold
Echoing the prominent contours and physical consistency of Japanese rice paper lanterns, the Foscarini Rituals 3 Pendant by Foscarini perfectly mimics the artisanal qualities of hand-blown glass. The striated horizontal ridges are the result of a special grinding process, and a quick dip in an acid bath produces the opulent plaster-like aesthetic. Shape: Round.
Akin to the precious cocoon from which the butterfly emerges, the Mayuhana Mie Pendant by Yamagiwa features a progressive spun-thread design that allows it to provide warm, inviting light to interior living areas. Fixture uses E27 Globe White Bulb 100W (not included) and is built with Fiberglass and Aluminum materials to ensure longevity no matter what the application. With the profile of the contour lines, ambient light seeps through its shade and bathes the immediate area in warm, inviting light. Shape: Round. Color: Black.
Japanese grace meets Scandinavian simplicity. Designed by Shoichi Uchiyama, the Louis Poulsen Enigma Pendant features a series of floating shades that continue to diminish in scale while descending in height. The design of the shade structure - matte upper surface diffuses light while glossy lower surface reflects it - promotes illumination downward and outward, and is very much attuned to the Poulsen reflective shade aesthetic. Shape: Abstract. Color: White. Finish: Brushed Aluminum
The Tekiò Circular LED Pendant by Santa & Cole takes inspiration from a Japanese paper lantern, which is a light structure crafted with lightweight materials. Tekiò takes a lightweight metallic structure that is then covered with traditional Washi Japanese paper to introduce a rounded, tubular pendant. The pendant is well-suited for understated living rooms and dining rooms. Shape: Round. Color: White.
The Tekiò Vertical LED Pendant from Santa & Cole is a modern, contemporary pendant system that is made up of tubes of Washi Japanese paper shades. The pendant is offered in a variety of sizes that increase continuously. The structure is made from metal and holds an LED strip that creates ambient lighting in dining rooms and living rooms. Shape: Tubular. Color: White.
Like a life-size cocoon, the Mayuhana 2 Sphere Pendant by Yamagiwa brings an air of elegance to modern interior living areas while remaining unobtrusive. The Mayuhana 2 Sphere, crafted from durable Fiberglass and Aluminum materials creates the distinctive thread-like shade from which the pendant takes its obvious inspiration from. Uses E26 CFL bulbs or LED 20W to provide warm, inviting light to contemporary living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. Shape: Globe. Color: Black.
Looking very much like the wildly popular Japanese rice cakes that directly inform the silhouette of its shades, the Fabbian Lumi-Mochi Linear Multi-Light Pendant suspends eighteen softly rounded shades from its White powder coated rectangular canopy. Lumi-Mochi includes eighteen 118.68 lengths of field-cuttable cables, allowing one to personally customize the layout of the lightly frosted Opal White confections. Shape: Multi-Light. Color: Metallics. Additional Color: White. Finish: Aluminum
Art deco lighting made using innovative materials. Brimming with contemporary appeal, the Fold Grenat LED Pendant by Octavio Amado is a ceiling fixture characterized by geometric shapes. The unique three-dimensional structure is built using three polygons with equal sides made from PVC. The fireproof PVC material is translucent and has the appearance of Japanese paper, making it an ideal diffuser that spreads a warm glow in all directions. Leveraging LED technology, this pendant includes a high-output LED module that serves as a reliable light source. Shape: Abstract. Finish: White
The Sake Mini Pendant by A19 is a profound unique light named after the tiny Japanese cup. It is designed to fit in any contemporary interiors. The handmade-ceramic body has a smooth surface with a hint of curves along the sides. Once in use the fixture provides LED direct lighting giving that radiant glow throughout your space. Shape: Hourglass. Color: Blue. Additional Color: Teal Crackle.
The Ingo Maurer Knitterling Pendant was designed by Maurer in 1978 to create a unique play of light and shadow with a simple flared shade. This is made possible by the material from which the shade is made: crinkled white Japanese paper. Appearing soft and subtle when the light is turned off, the crinkled paper's true depth of texture is only fully revealed when illuminated. Shape: Cone. Color: White. Finish: Black
The beauty of Japanese paper art captured in a dynamic luminary composition. The Fold Diamant LED Pendant by Octavio Amado brings sculptured illumination to any space in your home. This origami-inspired structure is built by connecting fireproof PVC modules. The translucent shade is equipped with a single LED light source that produces ambient, soft glow. Hang this fixture as an individual piece or in groups in living rooms, dining spaces, and kitchens to create dynamic focal points. Shape: Diamond. Finish: White
A true Louis Weisdorf design, drawing the eyes with sumptuous light and a mesmerizing silhouette of repeating shapes. Often used to make traditional orb lanterns, the Japanese rice paper serves as inspiration for the light, airy Turbo Pendant from Gubi. The construction of the Japanese lanterns uses a principle Weisdorf and his legendary teacher Poul Henningsen championed, the covering of the light source for glare-free comfort. Designed in 1965, this piece substitutes rice paper for slats of honed aluminum. Arranged with Weisdorf's eye for repetition and dynamic viewing angles, the slats spiral down in endless curves. The shade is a satisfying element to look at even with the lights off, as shadows naturally seep into the openings for big contrast. The bulbs inside create an ambient glow that sharpens the flowing shapes to create a dazzling view from any angle. Shape: Globe. Color: White. Finish: Matt White
Taking its name from the Japanese for roll, the Foscarini Maki Pendant appropriately features a shade made out of a rolled sheet of aluminum. This shade displays simplicity and fluidity and creates a dramatic, multi-layered lighting effect, especially when hung in a group. Shape: Abstract. Color: Grey. Finish: Gray
The Foscarini Chouchin 1 Pendant is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Japanese lantern of the same name. It features a large rounded drum of blown glass coated in Orange lacquer. Warm and dramatic on its own, Chouchin 1 also combines beautifully with the other pieces in the Chouchin family. Designed by Ionna Vautrin. Shape: Drum. Finish: Orange
Named after the Japanese word for bubble, the Awa Pendant by Brokis brings an ethereal grace to the room as it floats in place. Its jar-like transparent glass shade is suspended from a slender cord to a cylindrical socket tightly held at the center of its open neck, evoking a cork pressed within the neck of a glass bottle. Its incandescent bulb emits a radiant light through the glass while its cylindrical canopy anchors the piece to the ceiling. Designer Fumie Shibata created the piece from the idea of crafting lighting that looks like soft glass that, after being inflated, has kept its shape. Shape: Cylindrical. Color: Grey. Additional Color: Beige. Finish: Walnut
The Hubbardton Forge Bento LED Pendant offers a neat and tidy look with tailored details. Six Spun Frost shades are held in a hexagonal shape with wrought iron bands, giving the fixture a petal-like impression when viewed from below. Each shade is slightly concave, with perfect edges like the traditional Japanese bento box the pendant is named for. Shape: Abstract. Color: Cream. Additional Color: Spun frost. Finish: Gold. Tags: Wrought Iron Lighting, Hand-Forged Iron Lighting
Directly inspired by the form of Japanese paper lanterns, Foscarini Chouchin 3 Reverse Pendant translates the familiar warmth and comforting illumination in to a modern glass form. Referring to the style of the original Chouchin by Ionna Vautrin, the colors are simply reversed, replacing the majority of the stout shade with a soft white finish while placing the color at the base. The ring at the bottom emits the same down light, but is now tinted with a dark grey that nicely contrasts with the perimeter of diffused light above. Shape: Drum. Color: Grey. Finish: White and Grey
Sculptural, striking, and sophisticated. The Fold Amethyste LED Pendant by Octavio Amado brings remarkable illumination and style to any space. Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of origami, this fixture showcases a three-dimensional design featuring three polygons with equal sides. The fireproof, translucent PVC shade houses an energy-efficient LED lamp that casts ambient light to illuminate the space. This geometric design is suspended from a slender cord that gives an illusion of a lamp floating in the air. Hang them as a solo fixture or in clusters to get the desired effect. Shape: Diamond. Finish: White
In Japanese, maru means circle, often intending to convey a state of completeness, or perfection. Indeed, the Ingo Maurer Maru Pendant was designed by Maurer to bring such a sense of completion to a contemporary design scheme. The flared crinkled White paper shade adds a clean, textural element and sheds an ethereal glow. Its height is adjustable via the central red ring, which acts as both handle and counterweight. Shape: Cone. Finish: White
Taking the best cues from mother nature, the Mayuhana 2 Mini Pendant by Yamagiwa creates a cocoon-like shade that makes the fixture best suited for application in contemporary interior living areas. The Mayuhana 2 Mini Pendant features fine spindles constructed from Fiberglass and Aluminum materials that play with the incandescent bulb housed within (not included) to create warm, inviting light barely hindered by the opulent shade. Fixture is best suited for areas like living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms. Shape: Globe. Color: White.
A luminous display of sculptural intrigue. The Fold Agathe LED Pendant Light by Octavio Amado is built by joining modules made from fireproof PVC together. The resultant structure is a three-dimensional design marked with sharp lines and appealing angles. Suspended from a contrast, slender cord, the translucent shade houses an energy-efficient LED bulb that produces a soft, diffused glow to illuminate the surroundings. Heavily inspired by the Japanese art of origami, this fixture adds an element of visual drama to your room. Shape: Abstract. Finish: White
The Black Copper Shade Pendant Light by Tom Dixon features a slick, contemporary design. This reflective globe is formed through the process of vacuum metallisation. Under extreme temperature, pure Metal in small amounts is vaporized onto Polycarbonate in a vacuum by applying an electrical charge. The popular black lacquer that embellishes the exterior is also used in traditional Japanese or Bauhaus interior design. Downlight from the pendant light is further enhanced by the Metallised Aluminium internal surface to produce a higher quality illumination. Shape: Round. Color: Black. Finish: Polished Black
A beautiful piece of illuminated origami. The Fold Onyx LED Pendant by Octavio Amado lures you with its articulated design. Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, this fixture features an array of translucent, fireproof PVC modules that are folded and connected at sharp angles to create the geometrical structure. An energy-efficient LED bulb within produces diffused glow to dining tables, seating areas, kitchen islands, and entryways. Suspended from a slender cord, this hanging light makes a definitive decorative statement. Shape: Abstract. Finish: White
The smallest member of the Chouchin family. The Foscarini Chouchin 3 Pendant was designed by Ionna Vautrin as a modern take on a traditional Japanese paper lantern. It features a rounded drum of blown glass finished in a Grey lacquer. It is sophisticated on its own or when installed with the other Chouchin pendants. Shape: Drum. Finish: Grey
