Akari (明かり) is the Japanese word for "light" or "illumination" — and it's also the name famously associated with mid-century paper-and-wire lanterns made in the Gifu tradition. We describe this lamp as "Akari-style" because it draws on that same craft heritage and silhouette language; it is an independently designed and manufactured piece.

Washi (和紙) is the traditional Japanese handmade paper used in the shade — produced from the long fibres of the mulberry tree, which gives it its strength, soft texture, and characteristic warm glow when lit from behind.

Two sizes:

Compact: ∅ 10.2″ × H 16.9″ (Dia 26 × H 43 cm) — well-proportioned for bedside tables, console tables, or a writing desk.
Large: ∅ 15.7″ × H 22.8″ (Dia 40 × H 58 cm) — substantial scale for end tables in living rooms, foyers, or as a low floor lamp.

Mulberry paper (washi) is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. The fibres are long, flexible, and naturally strong — far more durable than most Western papers. The paper is stretched over an iron wire frame and treated to retain its shape over time.

Slight variations in fibre pattern, paper grain, and warm tone between units are part of the handmade nature of authentic washi. These are not defects, but signatures of artisanal paper. Keep the lamp away from direct moisture and humid environments.

Standard E26 / E27 screw-base bulb (LED or Edison). Use E26 in North America, E27 in Europe and the UK. Bulbs are not included.

For the best aesthetic effect, we recommend warm-white LED bulbs (2700K) — they pair beautifully with the natural amber tone of the mulberry paper.

The cord switch is a push-button on/off — not a dimmer. To dim, pair with a dimmable LED bulb and a separate plug-in dimmer adapter.

The Washi Table Lamp is a plug-in tabletop fixture. It ships with a 150 cm / 59″ cord with a push-button switch and a wall plug. No hardwiring needed — set it on your table or floor, plug into your nearest outlet, and click the inline switch. The cord is extendable on request.

Dekorfine offers a 30-day return policy on undamaged items in their original packaging. Because the shade is handmade mulberry paper, slight variations in fibre pattern and warm tone between units are part of authentic washi craftsmanship — these are not eligible for return as defects.

For returns, exchanges, or any questions, contact [email protected] — we reply within 24 hours.