Formakami Rice Paper Table Lamp

Product Video Your browser does not support embedded video. Open the video file. Overview The Solaine Paper Lantern Table Lamp is a rice paper shade held in a slim frame of lacquered oak. The paper does the work an ordinary shade cannot: instead of directing light out of an opening, the whole surface turns luminous, so there is no bright edge and no hot spot anywhere on it. The frame is the counterweight. Its dark verticals give the soft mass of paper a drawn outline and keep the lamp from reading as a shapeless glow. At 15″ across and 19.7″ tall this is a lantern rather than a bedside accessory — large enough to light a corner on its own. Supplied in black and white, with 59″ of cord, an in-line switch and a choice of US, UK, EU or AU plug. Signature Finish Rice paper shade · lacquered oak frame · in-line switch White Paper Black Frame US / UK / EU / AU Plug Product Highlights The Whole Shade Glows Paper lights up across its entire surface, so there is no bright spot to look away from. Black Frame, White Paper The dark oak verticals draw an outline around the soft mass, keeping the silhouette sharp. Bigger Than It Looks Online At 15″ wide and 19.7″ tall it lights a whole corner rather than just a nightstand. Materials & Craft Paper & Oak Two Materials, One Job Each. The shade is rice paper, chosen because its long fibres scatter light evenly instead of letting it pass straight through. The frame is oak, sanded smooth and finished in black lacquer so the grain reads as texture rather than colour. Rice Paper Stretched over the frame by hand. Fine variation in fibre and tone across the surface is inherent to the material. Lacquered Oak Polished before lacquer — a finish shows every mark left underneath it, so the sanding has to come first. Cord & Switch 59″ of cord with an in-line switch you can reach without leaning over the shade. Four plug standards available. Specifications Light Source E26 or E27 medium base · 60W max · bulb not included Dimming Depends on the bulb — fit a dimmable lamp and the fixture dims Voltage AC 110–240 V Diameter × Height Ø 15″ × H 19.7″ / Dia 38 cm × H 50 cm Material Rice paper · Oak Finish White paper Black lacquered frame Cord & Switch 150 cm / 59″ · in-line switch · US, UK, EU or AU plug Placement Table or floor-standing · indoor, dry location Best For Bedsides · consoles · reading corners · sideboards Use & Care Dust the paper with a dry anti-static duster — never a damp cloth Where It Fits Nearly 20″ tall, this sits closer to a small floor lamp than a table lamp. Give it depth as well as width — a surface at least 18″ deep keeps the shade off the wall and away from anything that gets knocked. Bedside Needs a wide nightstand The soft, even output suits a room you are winding down in. Because the shade is 15″ across it wants a generous nightstand — measure before you commit. Console & Sideboard Best fit The strongest position. On a long console it anchors one end and leaves the rest of the surface free, and the height fills wall space that a low lamp would leave empty. Reading Corner Ambient, not task Diffused light fills a corner comfortably but does not concentrate on a page. Pair it with a directional reading light rather than asking it to do both jobs. Floor, Beside a Chair Low-light corner Stood directly on the floor it reads as a lantern set down rather than a lamp missing its table — a good answer for a corner with no surface to work with. FAQ How big is it really? The shade is 15″ across and the lamp stands 19.7″ tall — taller than most table lamps and closer in presence to a small floor lamp. On a narrow nightstand it will overhang, so check your surface depth before ordering. Can I dim it? That depends on the bulb, not the lamp. Fit a dimmable E26 or E27 lamp and use a plug-in or smart dimmer and it dims normally; a standard non-dimmable bulb will not. There is no dimmer built into the fixture — the in-line switch is on/off. Which bulb should I use? One E26 or E27 medium-base lamp up to 60W. Bulbs are not included. A 2700K LED reads warmest through the paper and keeps heat low, which matters more here than in a metal or glass fixture. Is paper safe around a bulb? Yes, at the rated wattage and with the frame keeping the paper clear of the lamp. Stay at or below 60W, use LED where you can, and never let the paper touch the bulb. Does the plug match my country? Choose US, UK, EU or AU at checkout and the lamp ships with that plug fitted. The fixture itself runs on AC 110–240 V, so it works anywhere in that range. Where is the switch? In-line on the cord, so you can reach it without leaning across the shade. The cord is 150 cm / 59″ long and can be supplied longer on request. Will the paper yellow or tear? Rice paper is durable in normal indoor use but it is still paper — keep it out of direct sunlight, away from damp rooms, and out of reach of pets. Replacement shades can be supplied; contact us with your order number. How do I clean it? Dust the shade with a dry anti-static duster or a soft brush. Never use a damp cloth or any cleaning liquid on paper. The lacquered frame can be wiped with a barely damp cloth and dried straight away. Does the paper look identical on every lamp? No. Fibre distribution and tone vary slightly across sheets, which is visible when the lamp is lit. That variation is characteristic of the material rather than a fault. What if it arrives damaged? Paper and wood are packed in a fitted carton, but transit damage is still possible. Photograph the carton and the lamp and contact us within 48 hours of delivery and we will arrange a replacement shade or a new lamp.