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Modern Shoji Lamps

By CowboyKenny, member May 04, 2011

Cherry lamp with long fibres embedded in the yellowish colored paper.

I wanted to use japanese rice paper in a project so I designed these lamps. I use low wattage florescent bulbs so as not to heat up the paper on the shades. 17 inches tall and 6 inches square. They make great accent lighting and work well on the bedside table. Oil finish.

Thanks for looking

Ken

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Comments

Bruce Chochinov | May 05, 2011 04:56pm | #1
Ken,

These look great!

I was in a Japanese paper store a week ago with my wife and after about 15 minutes I committed myself to using this material in some sort of project - and a lamp is my first choice.

Be advised that, in addition to being further inspired by your work, I will be borrow from it shamelessly.

Cheers

Bruce
CowboyKenny | May 09, 2011 10:10pm | #2
Thanks Bruce

Borrow away, imitation is the best form of flattery.

Have fun
Ken
JM26 | Mar 18, 2021 09:08am | #3
Sweet lamp! how did you cut the curves on the corner pieces?
thanks

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