Paper Lantern Lighting

The Smart & Green Lantern LED Indoor/Outdoor Lamp packs a whole lot of bright LED light and color into a little package. The ribbed texture of the polyethylene body recalls a Japanese paper lantern but is, of course, much more resistant to the weather. A metal handle lets you carry and hang Lantern anywhere you need it. To change the color, dimming, scheduling and even have multiple products communicate with each other, simply download the Smart and Green app. Using Bluetooth mesh technology without a WiFi network, you can control various scene modes from your own smartphone.

With its rich geometric form and warm ambient lighting, the Caged Lantern Pendant by Visual Comfort can enhance the décor of any given setting. Its intriguing design consists of an open cubed frame which houses a free-floating Natural Paper shade (also a cube). Once lit, this piece radiates beautifully, like a stylized lantern, bringing light and levity to the surrounding space.

The Visual Comfort Gustavian Lantern Pendant is a blend of modern and traditional styles. A simple round paper shade is encased in an open metal frame, which is accented with appealing baroque curves near the top. Straightforward with enticing details, this ceiling light will illuminate your space with a contemporary spin on classic style.

Shaped like a beehive with a luminous quality similar to a paper lantern, the Leucos Modulo PL35 Ceiling Light casts generous amount of light from a bright blown glass shade. The ribbed texture breaks up the uniformity of the glowing fixture, encircling the white shade with subtle lines of light and shadow. The base is left open, allowing functional down light to shine from the center along with the soft ambience surrounding the glass.

Challenging convention, the Formakami Pendant by &Tradition is a contemporary interpretation of the classic paper lantern by artist and designer Jamie Hayon. Inspired by the history of these light sources and the way each has been created with a different shape, size, and color to represent a different meaning, this elegant and lightweight pendant is a handmade representation of the importance lamps hold in our lives. Built with a wish to bring illumination to people’s lives, the bottom portion of this shapely pendant is open-cut to symbolically drive out darkness to leave room for hope and light everywhere.

The Foscarini Rituals XL Pendant is inspired by the texture of oriental rice paper lanterns but is actually created by a highly technical glass blowing process. The traditional Venetian blown glass has a profile with paper lantern folds created with a mold which is then translated to the surface of the glass. Immersing the glass in acid gives the chalky finish, diffusing the light subtly. The cocoon-like structure manages to be substantial yet delicate in the soft light it produces.

The Carpyen Happy Outdoor Wall Sconce will bring a bright disposition to outside lighting projects, shining warmly diffused light from a polyethylene shade. The fixture glows with a similar manner to a paper lantern, offering the same comforting and ambient illumination with a durable frame that can withstand different weather conditions. The bowl shape projects slightly from the wall, directing the angle either up or down depending on the orientation you choose to install the fixture.

Appearing half embedded in the wall, the Leucos Modulo P35 Wall Sconce has a ribbed texture much like a paper lantern, adding shadowed lines across a bright surface. Casting light all around, the hand-blown glass fixture perfectly displays the luminous quality of glass while acting as a functional light source. The top of the half-sphere is left open, allowing a concentrated spread of light to shine above the fixture as well.

A playful interpretation of an iconic piece. The Formakami JH5 Pendant by &Tradition is from the mind of Spanish artist and designer Jamie Hayon and was inspired by the variety of paper lanterns that have been created throughout history. Capturing the emotional and cultural significance these sources of light hold in people’s lives, this pendant challenges convention with an openly formed bottom. Designed with an optimistic view, this airy piece was created to convey the idea that light chases away darkness and that everyone in the world could use a little more illumination.

A more substantial take on the paper lantern, the Bover Mos Pendant is just as delicately pretty as the original. Its tiered shape is trimmed with hand-wrapped ribbon, creating a subtly ribbed texture as light passes through. A White Opal glass diffuser ensures a smooth wash of light from beneath, ideal for dining rooms or entryways.

The Mamamia C1 Pendant by Antonangeli is a contemporary twist on the paper lantern. The metal pendant lights up the room with concentric circles and intriguing designs. Coming in several different colors and with dimming capability, the pendant is suitable for both residential and commercial purposes.

Take a new angle on home décor with the Forza Pendant by Visual Comfort. Created by Kelly Wearstler in the image of a paper lantern, this elegant fixture features a faceted geometric shade that brings down-to-earth sophistication to any space. Its suspension framework adds contrasting curves overhead for a dynamic look, while the pendant's size makes it well suited to a wide-open living space.

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.

Designer Tim Rundle, in working for Resident, always focuses on the intersection between architecture and inhabitants with his work. With the Bloom Large Pendant, Resident holds true to their philosophy: design to improve everyday life, yet transcend the typical lifetime, lasting long past its first owner. The Bloom Large Pendant evokes the image of Chinese paper lanterns and a delicate, airy whimsy wherever it is placed. A soft, internal glow filters through the perforated mesh, while additional light is pushed out the bottom, creating a blend of functional and ambient 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.

Directly inspired by the form of Japanese paper lanterns, Foscarini Chouchin 2 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 tall 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 green that nicely contrasts with the perimeter of diffused light above.

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.

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.

Spoiler alert - the Foscarini Chouchin 1 Mini Pendant is indeed simply a smaller version of the Chouchin 1 Pendant. And as with anything that is miniaturized, the adorability factor is multiplied with the decrease in size. Unlike the Japanese paper lanterns with which they share a name, the Chouchins are composed of blown glass and coated with a glossy lacquer finish. Mini can be displayed by itself, in rows, or in mixed multiple settings with its other family members.

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.

Spoiler alert - the Foscarini Chouchin 2 Mini Pendant is indeed simply a smaller version of the Chouchin 2 Pendant. And as with anything that is miniaturized, the adorability factor is multiplied with the decrease in size. Unlike the Japanese paper lanterns with which they share a name, the Chouchins are composed of blown glass and coated with a glossy lacquer finish. Mini can be displayed by itself, in rows, or in mixed multiple settings with its other family members.

The Foldability Maya Pendant takes cues from traditional paper folding, embedding each facet of the small lantern with a handmade geometric depth. Twelve parchment paper squares are reformed in to small pyramids, exposing a mosaic of layers that vary the light and shadows when lit. Reassembled in to an abstracted diamond shape, the petite structure has a balanced continuity from every viewpoint, formed from extensive knowledge of mathematical geometry.

The Graypants Ausi White Scraplight Pendant gives the original series a clean slate, exchanging the natural grain of raw cardboard with a pure white finish. Once lit, the concentrated layers create a warm and angelic kind of ambience, tracing lines of light and shadow across the Chinese lantern-shaped shade. Handmade by their partners in Holland, the process of the new collection still maintains Graypants’ ideas of sustainable production, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.

An unexpected combination. The Shepherd Table Lamp by Currey & Company evokes the shape of an Asian paper lantern, yet is fashioned from earthy terracotta for a rustic, handcrafted look. Its unique balance of sophistication and antique charm make this lamp naturally versatile, ready to lend a handsome accent to any interior design.

The Lampion Bluetooth Indoor/Outdoor LED Table Lamp by Smart & Green is a contemporary twist on Chinese paper lanterns. The lamp allows for ambient and customizable lighting on all sides with Bluetooth technology that can be controlled by your smartphone or tablet. Portable and rechargeable.

A tranquil light fills the Foscarini Rituals XL Table Lamp, enhancing the mood of the space it touches once illuminated. A large orb created by a highly technical process, the traditional Venetian blown glass has a profile similar to Japanese rice paper lanterns. A mold with concentric rings imprints texture on the glass, then immersing the glass in acid gives the chalky finish. The cocoon shade manages to be substantial yet delicate in the soft light it produces.

Echoing the voluptuous contours and textural consistency of Japanese rice paper lanterns, the Foscarini Rituals 1 Table Lamp gracefully replicates those time-tested artisanal qualities using hand-blown glass. The striated ridges are achieved through a special grinding process, while a subsequent acid bath immersion results in the plush plaster-like aesthetic. The considered approach creates a celestial chiaroscuro effect, resulting in warm, soft illumination.

Echoing the voluptuous contours and textural consistency of Japanese rice paper lanterns, the Foscarini Rituals 2 Table Lamp gracefully replicates those time-tested artisanal qualities using hand-blown glass. The striated ridges are achieved through a special grinding process, while a subsequent acid bath immersion results in the plush plaster-like aesthetic. The considered approach creates a celestial chiaroscuro effect, resulting in warm, soft illumination.

Echoing the voluptuous contours and textural consistency of Japanese rice paper lanterns, the Foscarini Rituals 1 Table Lamp gracefully replicates those time-tested artisanal qualities using hand-blown glass. The striated ridges are achieved through a special grinding process, while a subsequent acid bath immersion results in the plush plaster-like aesthetic. The considered approach creates a celestial chiaroscuro effect, resulting in warm, soft illumination.

Designed by Tim Rundle, the Bloom Floor Lamp by Resident mixes the imagery of a floating Chinese paper lantern with the stoic, hardy stability of a floor lamp. Resident’s main design goal philosophy is to design for today but make a product that will transcend a lifetime. Opposites attracting is the key here – a finely perforated mesh interior providing a soft, ambient glow, while an unobstructed opening in the bottom pushes unfiltered light out onto objects below.

Intricate texture separates the Foscarini Rituals 2 Flushmount from ordinary ceiling fixtures, emitting a tranquil light through the shade with warm emotion. Initially molded with a “stationary” glass blowing method which imprints concentric rings on the shade, the subsequent process of immersing the glass in acid gives a unique chalky finish much like a paper lantern. The broad shade obscures the small canopy, appearing to float against the ceiling from below.

Like the glow of lanterns through a rice paper screen, the George Kovacs Kimono 6-Light Chandelier illuminates a room with gentle, warm light. Designed by Alecia Wesner, it features six cylindrical patterned beige silk shades suspended in rows from the metal frame in a rich Antique Dorian Bronze finish. Height adjustable up to 126.

The Foscarini Rituals Wall Sconce is inspired by the texture of oriental rice paper lanterns, emoting a tranquil light from a blown glass shade. Imprinted with concentric rings, the Venetian glass orb is left stationary within the mold, taking on a form like a beehive. The sconce is secured by a wall bracket that can be positioned either up or down, changing the look of the fixture remarkably.

Concentric rings texturize the Foscarini Rituals 3 Flushmount, emitting a tranquil light that instantly improves the mood of any space. Initially molded with a “stationary” glass blowing method which imprints the shade with the spinning motif, the subsequent process of immersing the glass in acid gives the unique chalky finish. Though composed of delicate glass, Rituals has a weightless quality undoubtedly attributed to the design inspiration of Japanese paper lanterns.

Intricate texture separates the Foscarini Rituals 1 Flushmount from ordinary ceiling fixtures, instantly enhancing the mood of the space once illuminated. The hand-blown Venetian glass is molded from a “stationary” process which imprints concentric rings on the surface of the glass, adding fluid movement to the oval shape. Tranquil light fills the glass, resembling the Japanese rice paper lanterns that initially sparked the design of the Rituals collection.