Paper Pendant Lighting

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. This textured and timeless product hangs from 193 inches of suspension cable and can be used in areas like living rooms, dining spaces, or kitchen areas.

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.

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.

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.

Bring that warm, organic feel to your home décor with the OneFiveFour Medium Pendant by Le Klint. Its body is made entirely of paper that has been layered and folded to resemble the classic drum shade silhouette. The translucent quality of the material as well as its aesthetic edge produces an alluring visual display once the fixture is lit, emitting a soft, ambient glow that is both pleasant and functional.

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.

When lighting a home, you want something that enhances a space with beauty as well as function and the Dalston Pendant by Visual Comfort delivers on both fronts. Featuring a natural paper shade suspended from a slim metal frame that surrounds 4 sockets, this pendant light provides proper illumination in fine style. It's a chic lighting choice whether it's hung solo in a hallway or reading nook, or as a cluster above a dining table.

The Illuminating Experiences Le Klint 47 Pendant is a half-spherical shade of kaleidoscopic folds. Designed by Esben Klint, the Le Klint 47 Pendant is the descendant of the Le Klint 101 Pendant, except the base of the shade is open, creating down light as well as soft light. With more dispersal of light, the Le Klint 47 Pendant provides more lighting options without sacrificing the extraordinary detail of the pleated shade.

Weave together a sophisticated yet playful lighting scheme with the Laika Medium Plus Pendant from Blu Dot. Wrapped around an architectural frame of White powder coated steel wire is hand woven paper rattan. In addition to providing intriguing contrasting texture, the rattan effectively diffuses ambient light, allowing it to peek out the sides here and there. The majority of the light, however, is directed downward, which makes it perfect for hanging above dining tables. It comes with 8 feet of cloth-covered cord.

With its intricate design and warm ambient lighting, the Megatwo Medium Pendant by Le Klint makes a charming first impression. Its classic drum silhouette is made of paper that has been cut and folded to form a geometrically sound structure. The translucent quality of the material allows for an intoxicating ambient glow which contrast beautifully with the undiffused downlighting. A fun conversational piece for counters, tables, and open living spaces.

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.

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.

Fashion a sleek and flawless décor by adding an Ginger LED 20 Mini Pendant by Marset. With its disc-shaped shade crafted from wood and paper sheets pressed together, this fixture delivers a look that's equal parts modern and classic. LEDs provide ambient illumination and make this mini pendant light ideal for enhancing a hallway, entryway, office or dining room. 

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.

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.

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.

The Ruhlmann Pendant by Visual Comfort is a metallic marvel with the subtle ridges that run along its gently curved arms. Light is smoothly diffused and produces a warm radiance through the Natural Paper shade. The Ruhlmann Pendant is elegant and understated, bringing a sense of lavish luxury to your home.

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.

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.

Directly inspired by the form of Japanese paper lanterns, Foscarini Chouchin 1 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 shade with a soft white finish and placing the color at the base. The ring at the bottom emits the same down light, but is now tinted with a vibrant orange that nicely contrasts with the perimeter of diffused light above.

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.

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.

Handmade with layers of corrugated cardboard, the Graypants Sun Scraplight Pendant transforms the raw material with a unique type of warm light. Left in its natural color, the fixture manages to feel contemporary and rustic at the same time, creating a comforting atmosphere once lit. Graypants maintains their ideals of sustainable production with the Scraplight series, using only FSC-certified paper and environmentally-friendly treatments for the cardboard.

One of a kind in the paper-folding craft, the Le Klint Cassiopeia Pendant expresses what designer Amanda Betz attempts to be the limits of what is actually possible within the art of folding. Featuring an octagon fold and tiny perforations along the edge of the shade (a first for Le Klint), Cassiopeia shines like the famous constellation and creates a stunning display of light on adjacent surfaces.

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.

Poul Christiansen designed three versions of this model in 1974, and the Le Klint 175B Pendant is the largest of the 175 variants. Adhering to Le Klint's origami-like pleated shade standard, the 175B is constructed from color-stabilized White PVC plastic and has been pressed and hand-folded to achieve its iconic three-dimensional form. A contemporary classic.

The limitless beauty of geometry is exemplified in the dazzling Coronade Semi-Flushmount / Pendant from Metropolitan Lighting. The shade of the contemporary piece has a hand-crafted quality, appearing as if cut meticulously from a single sheet of paper. Its Metal pleated design is brought to life by incandescent bulbs producing a warm, ambient glow. While sharpening up the inside, the bulbs also create distinct shadowy details on the outside surface. Convertible to a pendant, this semi-flushmount contains added versatility for a variety of spaces.