Washi Paper UF3-DL Floor Lamp

An organic cocoon of Washi paper. Hand-folded sculpture on slim metal legs.

The Akari UF3-DL is a sculptural floor lamp built around an organic cocoon-like shade — hand-folded mulberry Washi paper formed into a soft, irregularly-curved silhouette rather than a smooth column or strict geometric form. Where most floor lamps prioritize clean uniformity, the UF3-DL embraces the organic — the shade looks like a cocoon or a soft seedpod suspended on slender black metal tripod legs, with the kind of asymmetry and hand-crafted variation that machine-made fixtures cannot achieve.

At 55.1" tall and 19.7" wide, the UF3-DL sits at mid-scale — substantial enough to anchor a living room corner, modest enough to fit standard 9-foot ceiling rooms without crowding. The organic form complements both Mid-Century Modern interiors (where it adds soft contrast to crisp rectilinear furniture) and Japandi spaces (where it embodies the Wabi-Sabi appreciation of organic imperfection).

Where the UF3-DL stands best

Standard living room corner (9-10ft ceilings) — mid-scale ambient light source with sculptural organic presence; the cocoon silhouette anchors the corner as much as the warm glow.

Beside a Mid-Century reading chair or sofa — the organic cocoon form provides soft contrast to crisp rectilinear classics (Eames, Wegner, Noguchi furniture); produces the warm ambient light those interiors need.

Primary bedroom corner — warm evening light at a sculptural scale; the cocoon form reads as quiet sculpture rather than functional accessory.

Modernist hallway or transitional space — anchors transitional zones with organic warm presence; the cocoon silhouette is engaging from any walking-past angle.

Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, Scandinavian, or Mid-Century Modern interiors — Washi paper organic form is signature to these design traditions; the hand-folded cocoon embodies their shared appreciation of natural imperfect beauty.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

For the warmest paper-glow effect, use 2700K-3000K LED or filament bulbs with high color rendering (CRI/Ra > 90). Cooler bulbs flatten the paper's natural amber undertone.

Each piece is hand-folded by artisans — minor variations in paper texture, symmetry, and exact cocoon proportions are natural characteristics that make each lamp one-of-a-kind.

Place on a stable, level floor surface. The slender metal tripod provides stable footing on hardwood, low-pile carpet, or other firm flat surfaces.

Safety tested for indoor use in dry locations. Meets technical requirements for North American residential lighting installations.