Paper Pendant Lighting
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.
Embellish a room with the magnificent look of the Ginger 20 LED 3-Light Cluster Pendant by Marset. Disc-shaped shades crafted from wood and layered paper sheets are highlighted by LEDs to deliver an impressive visual for your living space. Pair this 3-light pendant with a cluster linking accessory (sold separately) to suspend the lights at different lengths and create a true statement piece everyone will admire.
Simple yet effective. The Altamont Parchment Pendant by Hudson Valley Lighting features a paper shade and interesting ring to rod suspension. The conical shape is versatile and clean, as well as efficiently dispersing the illumination throughout the space. The paper cone shades allow light to pass through it—instead of just funneling it down—and become evenly dispersed ambient lighting. Use one as an accent light or a few in different sizes over a dining table or kitchen island.
Bring a tasteful contemporary presence to your ceilings with the Calverton Mini Pendant from Hudson Valley Lighting. Simple in conception and tasteful in development, a smooth metal canopy adjustable for sloped ceilings anchors the fixture, dropping a slender cable to a metal housing and single socket set within a ceramic shade. Left open at the bottom and with the initial appearance of pleated paper, the shade appears to have unfolded from its broadest point and alternates rings with smooth textures and those of a grittier exterior to provide a more nuanced presence to its surroundings.
Make a strong decorative statement with the Origami LED Pendant by Troy Lighting. Its dynamic spirit is articulated through an open, Hand-Worked Iron frame with crisp, paper-like folds. This frame surrounds a spherical Frosted Glass shade, providing depth to its seamless shape and reflection for its warm lighting.
Inspired by the cymbals of famous drummer, Ginger Baker, the Marset Ginger LED Pendant is an exceptionally thin and smooth conductor of light. The high pressure shaping of high-quality wood and paper results in an ultra-thin shade with a white interior, brilliantly amplifying the LED light outward. The aluminum structure holds the warm LED module which is outfitted with special optics to open up the light beam. In an effort to dissipate the LED light temperature, designer Joan Gaspar decided to thicken the aluminum instead of carving out grooves in the metal holder.
Beautiful and intricate, the Kirigami Pendant by ELK Lighting lends an origami-inspired layer of architecture to spaces within your home. More than just folding, Kirigami includes the cutting of paper to create beautiful and symmetrical designs. Made with softly folded faux silk that connects together with cut ends, this contemporary pendant blooms into a spherical silhouette as it diffuses a lovely layer of light, accenting spaces with both form and function.
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.
The Reed Drum Pendant by Visual Comfort uses subtle and refined design elements to impart a sense of craftsmanship and style to any space. A faceted downrod with ball accent leads to a large, Natural Paper, drum shade with a bottom diffuser attached by finial. This large shade, in conjunction with the diffuser, beautifully and evenly distributes warm, ambient light to your chosen space. Dimmable with a standard incandescent dimmer (not included).
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.
Thousands of goose feathers surround the bright core of the UMAGE Eos White Pendant, a design that is a statement of humane practices and sustainable production. The feathers are procured responsibly, sanitized and repurposed for the fixture, then attached to the paper structure on the inside. The Eos is fire-resistant and easily maintained; you can clean and revitalize the feathers with a hair dryer.
Approximately 900 goose feathers surround the bright core of the UMAGE Eos White Mini Pendant, a design that is a statement of humane practices and sustainable production. The feathers are procured responsibly, sanitized and repurposed for the fixture, then attached to the paper structure on the inside. The Eos is fire-resistant and easily maintained; you can clean and revitalize the feathers with a hair dryer.
Inspired by paper lanterns, the Bloom Pendant by Resident imparts a sense of the light and airy while leaving a strong impression. A perforated inner mesh cylinder pushes light out the bottom of the fixture for functional lighting while allowing light to be distributed through the mesh and the outer Glass shade. This allows for the additional creation of ambient light, adding to the atmosphere of the room. Dimmable with a standard incandescent dimmer (not included).
Handmade with layers of corrugated cardboard, the Graypants Moon White Scraplight Pendant replicates the familiar warmth of a full moon with a pure white finish. Exchanging the natural look of raw cardboard for the custom white paper, the ambient light becomes softer and more nurturing, revealing intricate lines of light and shadow across the shade. Graypants maintains their ideals of sustainable production with this new series, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.
Light grey goose feathers surround the bright core of the UMAGE Eos Brown Pendant, a design that is a statement of humane practices and sustainable production. The feathers are procured responsibly, sanitized and repurposed for the fixture, then attached to the paper structure on the inside. The Eos is fire-resistant and easily maintained; you can clean and revitalize the feathers with a hair dryer.
Light that's light as air. The Ingo Maurer Floatation Suspension was originally designed by Maurer in 1980, featuring three crinkled Japanese paper shades nested within each other to create a soft, ethereal diffusal of light throughout a space. Height is adjustable via the Red-enameled iron ring that acts as a counterweight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make a strong decorative statement with the Origami LED Dining Pendant by Troy Lighting. Its dynamic spirit is articulated through an open, Hand-Worked Iron frame with crisp, paper-like folds. This frame surrounds a spherical Frosted Glass shade, providing depth to its seamless shape and reflection for its warm lighting.
The Artemide Tolomeo Mega Suspension was designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina to complement the iconic Tolomeo table and floor lamps. It does so with a similarly flared shade, which is available in two sizes and comes in either Parchment paper or a Pale Grey Satin and Polycarbonate Fiber blend.
The Aspen Conical Pendant by Visual Comfort brings a rugged personality to your home décor, featuring a conical Natural Paper shade and an open metal frame (finished in Black Rust). The aesthetic differences between materials and surfaces (angular versus rounded) are emphasized once the fixture is lit, adding a decorative contrast as well as ambient lighting to the surrounding space.
Thousands of goose feathers surround the bright core of the UMAGE Eos Brown Pendant, a design that is a statement of humane practices and sustainable production. The feathers are procured responsibly, sanitized and repurposed for the fixture, then attached to the paper structure on the inside. The Eos is fire-resistant and easily maintained; you can clean and revitalize the feathers with a hair dryer.
Sufficient light with a look like a wicker basket. The Laika Large Pendant from Blu Dot brings a whole lot of texture and dappled ambient light into modern spaces. It features paper rattan woven by hand onto a White powder coated steel wire frame over 2 and-a-half feet around. The rattan allows light to peek out the sides while focusing the majority of it up and downward onto table surfaces to create a nice mix of both focused and ambient light.
Visual Comfort's Etoile Linear Pendant features a radiant row of lights punctuated by small starbursts. The Natural Paper shades create a warm glow that complements the metal framework. The Etoile Linear Pendant takes a direct line to decadence with its slim profile and elongated body.
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.
Folded with diamond-like facets, the Illuminating Experiences Le Klint 101 Pendant showcases the versatility of modern plastics combined with origami craftsmanship. Referred as “The Fruit Lamp”, the original design of the Le Klint 101 Pendant was created in 1944 by Kaare Klint and shades the light from all angles in a multifaceted cocoon.
With its decoratively sculpted framework and warm ambient lighting, the Aspen Hanging Pendant by Visual Comfort is a suitable centerpiece for both traditional and contemporary settings. Its design features a sparse, yet stylish metal frame which supports a rounded Natural Paper shade via support chain. A series of internal lamps provide a robust amount of lighting ideal for entryways and open living spaces.
A fearless show of style. The Moxy Pendant is a Corbett Lighting design that brings a warm glow to traditional or modern settings. Combining the look of ancient Chinese paper lanterns with midcentury modern cylindrical designs, this pendant makes a unique statement for right now. Fashioned from handcrafted Iron, the design showcases layered pleated cylinder shades with a single medium base bulb that sends light between the layers and downwards. Suspended from an adjustable stem, the pendant makes a standalone statement on its own or teamed together in a group for a daring, playful look. The clean lines and concentric shapes suit a midcentury bedroom or a modern kitchen workspace.
A timeless profile with a contemporary flair. The Dalston Pendant by Visual Comfort features a tapered natural paper shade that houses a series of bulbs (sold separately) to produce a robust, ambient glow all around, enhanced by low-hanging metal framework. Suspending from a round ceiling canopy and link chain, this pendant can be installed as a solo over coffee or bedside tables or in multiples over counters or dining tables.
Inspired by spring flowers, The Bouquet Mini Pendant by Le Klint brings lightness and softness to interiors while it brightens. A braided textile-covered cord drops the piece into place and offers a rustic element. Its hand-folded paper shade features classic cross-pleating with an updated Nordic touch, creating intricate lines and a diamond-like silhouette. Its soft, diffused light creates a pleasant glow while understated oak details enhance the piece’s organic aesthetic.
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.
Handmade by their partners in Holland, the Graypants Ohio White Scraplight Pendant is made from custom pure white paper, creating a different kind of ambience from the natural cardboard look of the original series. Part of the larger range of pendants, the Ohio is held in place with a steel frame, and also includes a sandblasted glass diffuser to shield and further soften the down light below.
Elegant, opulent and utterly sophisticated. The Visual Comfort Crystal Stacked Ball Pendant offers a brilliant and attractive light display for dining areas and interior rooms. Showcasing a wide Natural Paper shade, 6 candelabra bulbs diffuse a warm glowing and even light output for a beautiful ambiance. Beneath the shade is the Crystal foundation with 6 arms outstretched to form a candleholder that gleams when the fixture is lit. A must-have for any interior.
Elevate your contemporary space and relax the senses with the Strand Open Pendant from Muuto, a clean, simple design with a unique, playful expression. This piece features a sprayed cocoon material consisting of tiny strands that run the length of the shade for an intriguing, visual treat. Consisting of a thin paper-like layer, the single bulb within diffuses gently through the material for a warm, inviting glow, slightly focusing downward through the shade’s opening for bright, direct illumination.
Your grandma's rattan, this ain't. The Laika Medium Pendant from Blu Dot uses that material formerly reserved to patio furniture to particularly pleasing effect. Paper rattan is woven by hand into a steel wire frame, offering contrasting texture with that powder coated metal as well as creating intriguing peekaboo ambient light. The woven shade also directs light downward for some focused illumination that’s ideal for dining rooms and living rooms. It comes with 8 feet of cloth-covered cord to hang from.
Handmade by their partners in Holland, the Graypants Drum White Scraplight Pendant is made from custom pure white paper, creating a different kind of ambience from the natural cardboard look of the original series. Part of the larger range of pendants, the Drum is held in place with a steel frame, and also includes a sandblasted glass diffuser to shield and further soften the down light below.
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.
Brighten up your interiors with the graceful construction of the Mesh Pendant by Forestier. An open wireframe construction designed by Arik Levy; it evokes the traditional shape of rice paper lanterns by setting a softly angled shape made from a metal wireframe around lamping gentled by a PVC diffuser. The wires making up the frame are more densely packed around the top and widely set on the bottom, creating a greater dispersion of ambient light below the fixture.
Completely handmade in Holland, the Graypants Disc White Scraplight is made from custom pure white paper, creating a different kind of ambience from the natural cardboard look of the original series. The plunging shade is intricately layered, creating concentric rings of light and shadow that also reveal the corrugated nature of the cardboard. Graypants maintains their ideals of sustainable production with this new series, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.
The Graypants Oliv White Scraplight Pendant gives the original series a clean slate, transforming the look of natural cardboard with a pure white finish. Once lit, the intricate layers create a warm and angelic type of ambience, revealing the corrugate nature of the cardboard with light and shadow. Handmade in Holland, Graypants maintains recyclable and sustainable methods of production, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.
The Formakami JH4 Pendant by &Tradition is a handmade creation from open-minded Spanish artist and designer, Jamie Hayon. Inspired by the history of the variety of shapes and sizes lanterns have been throughout the ages to convey different meanings, this contemporary pendant blurs the lines between a decorative and practical light source. Reflecting his views as an optimist, this designer challenges convention and leaves the bottom half of this shapely piece open to represent his desire to bring more illumination and hope to everywhere in the world.
Like an architectural drawing on a clean piece of paper, the Alecia's Tiers Small LED Pendant from George Kovacs has a sense of simplicity and complexity – a hallmark of excellent contemporary design. The exquisite linear pattern is broken up into two layers: the back, simple shaped; and the front, sharp and intricate. Aiming to please, the Frosted Glass on an Opaque shade ensures a soft glow when lit by the energy-efficient LEDs, making for a perfect, clean canvas.
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.
Handmade with layers of corrugated cardboard, the Graypants Bell Scraplight Pendant makes recycling design-worthy, transforming the raw material with warm light. Once lit, the intricate layers create a comforting ambience that manages to be both contemporary and rustic at the same time. Graypants maintains their ideals of sustainable production with the Scraplight series, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.
Handmade with layers of corrugated cardboard, the Graypants Sun White Scraplight Pendant replicates the familiar warmth of a sunny day with a new, pure white finish. Exchanging the natural look of raw cardboard for the custom white paper, the ambient light becomes softer and more nurturing, revealing intricate lines of light and shadow across the shade. Graypants maintains their ideals of sustainable production with this new series, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.
Why We Love Paper Pendant Lighting
Paper pendant lights add a unique touch to any room of your home. When you think of a pendant light fixture, you might instantly envision a bulb surrounded by a glass or metal shade. Pendants made of paper shades take a traditional fixture and add an unexpected twist to it. Plus, since paper's easy to work with, you can find paper hanging lights in many styles, from textured feather lights to woven rattan ones. Let your lighting stand out with the pieces in this collection.
Where Square Paper Lighting Works Best
If you're looking for unique lighting for any room of your home, consider paper pendant lighting. Many of these pendant lights add a relaxed vibe to your space, which makes them ideal for more casual gathering places in your home. Consider them in a kitchen breakfast nook or over a kitchen island for instant illumination. Paper drum-style shades can add illumination to a corner of your living room to create a reading nook or a home office over your workspace. You can even add a pair of paper pendant lights to your bedroom, replacing your typical table lamp with a stylish pendant.
Paper Pendant Light Ideas for Every Style
Many pendants made of paper shades are available, so you'll want to spend some time searching for the right lights for your home. Check out Umage pendant lights, which add fun and femininity to your home. These lights feature layers of feathers that surround the light source, creating an eye-catching look in any room of your home. Drum and cylindrical natural paper shades define Visual Comfort pendant lights, which come in many sizes and silhouettes. These paper shades combine with metal frames to add warm, ambient lighting to your home. Traditional Japanese rice paper lanterns serve as the inspiration for Foscarini's line of pendant lights. The cocoon-like structure of these unique pendant lights adds intrigue while improving illumination in your space.
How to Choose the Best Paper Pendant Lighting
Because paper pendant lights come in so many styles, you might be overwhelmed by your choices. Fortunately, your home, design preferences and room layout can serve as your inspiration when you're shopping for pendant lights. First, consider what paper pendant silhouette you prefer. From airy feathers and oriental-inspired designs to classic drum-style shades and woven accents, this collection includes many distinct designs. You can find pendant lights with metallic accents, geometric-shaped shades and multi-light candelabras. Finally, consider the color and finish of your preferred lighting. You can select from an array of metallic finishes, including bronze, brass and iron. Or, think outside metals and opt for a colorfully chic addition to your home lighting by choosing an orange or green pendant light. If you have any questions about the paper pendant light fixtures featured here, please call our lighting experts at 877.445.4486.
Other Considerations
Your search for lighting doesn't stop with paper hanging lights. You have many other styles to choose from to find the perfect fit for your home. Contemporary ceiling lighting showcase metallic finishes and sleek silhouettes to add style to your vacant ceiling areas. From pendants and chandeliers to low profile flushmounts, the ceiling light category has it all. Living room lighting comes in many styles, whether you desire a pair of pendant lights, a ceiling-mounted fixture or wall-mounted lighting. You can also consider layering light with wall sconces, which adds depth to your home lighting and allows you to vary the illumination in your room.
