Isamu Noguchi Wabi Sabi Paper Pendant Light

Overview

Sizes & styles

Specifications

Suitable rooms

Hang the shade bottom at 6.5 ft to 7 ft under an 8 to 9 ft ceiling.

Set the 2-lamp A+B pair as a centerpiece above the coffee table, letting the 16.5" and 9.5" shades stagger at different heights for ambient light rather than reading light. Keep the lowest shade above sofa-back height so no one ducks under it. In a small living room, hang the 9.5" Style B alone instead.

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  Best sizes: Set 2 Lamps A+B · B 9.5"

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  Bulb: 800-1200 lm, 2700-3000K, dimmable for evening ambiance

Mount it off to the side, 30" to 36" from the desk's center.

The narrow 9.5" Style B throws soft, ambient light around the room without casting a hard shadow across a monitor or laptop screen. Its 19.7" body sits close to the ceiling in rooms with 8 ft ceilings, keeping it out of the eyeline at a desk. Skip the wider 16.5" Style A directly overhead, since its broader spread sits lower and can glare on a screen.

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  Best sizes: B 9.5"

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  Bulb: 800-1200 lm, 3000-3500K, steady ambient light with no screen glare

Hang it 20" to 26" above the nightstand.

The wide 16.5" Style A lantern replaces a bedside lamp with a softer, broader glow across the pillow area, and its 12.6" height clears most headboards. In a shared room, mirror one on each side of the bed. For a smaller nightstand, drop to the slimmer 9.5" Style B instead.

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  Best sizes: A 16.5" · B 9.5"

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  Bulb: 800-1200 lm, 2700-3000K, dimmable for late evenings

How we craft this rattan pendant light

Every product goes through the same six-step process in our Vietnam workshop — from selecting the cane to testing the wiring. See the full process →

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  Step 1

  Selecting Bamboo and Rattan Materials are carefully chosen based on age, flexibility, and shape. Ideal bamboo is 5–10 years old, with straight, smooth stems and minimal knots, sourced from Vietnamese mountain regions (avoiding the top and bottom growth areas where light exposure affects quality).

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  Step 2

  Splitting and Making Bamboo/Rattan Strips Rattan's outer bark is stripped to reveal its workable core, which is split into uniform strands. Bamboo is similarly split into strips sized according to the final product's requirements, ensuring consistency.

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  Step 3

  Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Mold Treatment Two key methods protect against decay and insects: smoking (improves termite resistance and flexibility) and boiling (removes impurities, kills bacteria, and enhances elasticity). Materials are then sun-dried to boost strength and durability.

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  Step 4

  Making the Pendant Frame and Assembly This involves four steps — selecting a shape (round, drum, cluster, conical, etc.), precise measurement for stable joints, cutting and assembling components, and quality control testing to confirm the frame can bear the lamp's weight and external stress.

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  Step 5

  Weaving of Bamboo/Rattan Pendant Shade Artisans use techniques like woven mesh, embroidery, and twisted weave to create intricate patterns. Weaving starts from key frame points, with continuous checks for uniformity, finishing with detailed borders and accents.

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  Step 6

  Final Quality Assurance and Testing Final steps include controlled natural drying plus anti-termite/anti-mold treatment, surface coloring (natural golden hue, eco-friendly stains, or black lacquer for rattan pieces), professional electrical installation and testing, and a comprehensive final quality inspection before shipping.