Paper Lantern Floor Lamp

131 Ideas by Vanessa Weber

In many Japanese homes outside of the major cities, rice paper lanterns are very common for lighting the home. If you are looking to add an Eastern charm to your home as a decorative choice or just for a different style, one of our rice paper lantern floor lamps will do the job nicely. They are simple, elegant, and will give you the Eastern touch you are looking for.

Wankea Floor Lantern

Floor lantern inspired by Japanese tradition. It's made of paper and bamboo. Additionally, the lantern has three feet which feature chrome finish. It can accommodate two bulbs with maximum power of 75 Watts.

Drawing inspiration of oriental culture is very good idea to make your interior more unique. Lampshade of this floor lamp is stylised on Chinese lattern and it is made of white paper. Three-leg kickstand is made of metal.

Japanese Koru Shoji Lantern Floor Lamp

Spice up your room with Japanese accents, using this decorative floor lamp in a brown finish. The lamp stands 39 inches tall, with a sturdy base crafted from bamboo poles. The shade is made of rice paper, and reinforced by fiber. Accommodates 40W fluorescent bulbs.

Column Paper Floor Lamp

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This stylish floor lamp is not only illumination, but elegant decoration too. It has very fancy shape and it is made of glass, stylised on paper. There are very lot of little bulbs, so light of this lamp is very bright and intense.

Vintage Rice Paper Japanese Paper Floor Lamp

Niche 50.75" Lantern Floor Lamp

This stylish floor lamp in an oil rubbed bronze finish features a rectangle metal base that holds an amber, and also rectangular, fabric shade. The lamp also includes an on/off switch, and accommodates one 100W A19 medium base bulb.

Rice Paper Japanese Lantern Floor Lamp

Ganesa 64" Column Floor Lamp

Minimalist Paper Floor Lamp

An interesting traditional Japanese style table lamp having a base and frame of very thin metal rods with ball finials on 3 splayed legs. It features an ovalish but asymmetric lampshade made of paper in creamy shades and bamboo.

Window Pane Shoji Grand Floor Lamp

Spice up your home with Japanese accents, with this 72-inch height floor lamp in a rosewood finish. The lamp features a Scandinavian spruce wood frame that holds a rectangular shade, designed of hand screened white rice paper. Accommodates two 25W fluorescent bulbs.

An aesthetic though quite simple lantern floor lamp with a base of metal. It's built of a round foot and a tall thin round section stem. An elongated ovalish lampshade is made of white rice paper with a horizontally ribbed pattern.

Maui Arc Floor Lamp, 82Hx12.5Wx45D, ANTIQUE BRONZE

49" Floor Lamp

Standing 49 inches tall, this floor lamp in a black finish is designed of thin black cane sticks on the outside, and fabric-like beige paper inner shades on the inside. The novelty shade is made of rattan. The lamp accommodates 60W bulbs, and is compatible with energy saving light bulbs.

Column Crinkle Paper Lantern Lamp

46'' Black Column Floor Lamp Set

67'' Black Column Floor Lamp Set

Galilhai 61" Column Floor Lamp

Shibuya Japanese Shoji 14.25" H Table Lamp with Drum Shade

This simple and intriguing table lamp would be a perfect choice for every fan of unique Asian style! Check it out and enjoy an incredible design in your house together with an extraordinary functionality.

19'' Plastic Novelty Floor Lamp Set

Gyoza Paper Floor Lantern

This lovely and very atmospheric floor lamp / lantern is a beautiful and subtle accent your interior decor. The base is made of wood and metal and a stylish shade of paper make the whole perfect for the living room.

Homan 70.8'' Traditional Floor Lamp

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Vanessa Weber Interior Design Expert

Vanessa is a New York–based architectural lighting designer and interior designer who helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand how light can transform everyday spaces. With many years of experience across residential, corporate, and hospitality projects, she combines technical precision with a practical, real-world perspective. Her guidance empowers readers to make confident lighting choices that enhance comfort, atmosphere, and function in every room and outdoor area.

Rice paper lantern floor lamps are versatile lighting sources that they can fit in all corners of a room. You can add one modestly behind your couch or allow a lamp to proudly serve as a foyer’s focal point.

Apart from ridding you of the hassle and frustration that go hand-in-hand with a lighting system installation, rice paper lantern floor lamps can bring amazing changes to any room in the house. Their designs and the quality of light they illuminate create an entirely new atmosphere inside your home.

How to match a rice paper lamp with my existing decor?

Picking the right rice paper lantern floor lamp is similar to choosing the right accessories to pair with your outfit. As simple as the lighting source can be, it can complete a room’s projected persona. With that said, keep in mind all the rules you follow when you’re styling yourself. If your home has minimal decor, then you can opt for the rice paper lantern floor lamp that has a bold color and some prints.

On the other hand, if you have an ornately decorated living space, you would be able to complement your existing décor with a subdued floor lamp.

In a nutshell, contemporary or modern spaces are great with streamlined, simple floor lamps. Drum-shaped shades and slim bases can add drama and height to your space without getting the attention from the room’s focal point/s.

What are the most important brightness and color temperature considerations?

Below, you’ll find tips that will help you choose the right lamp that will address your specific lighting needs and match your interior décor.

Task Lighting - The best rice paper lantern floor lamp for task lighting is the one that will let you notice every small detailing of what you are looking at. Efficient brightness is the ultimate criterion that you need to base your decision on when getting a task floor lamp. It should at least be 4000K, which is cool white. But, you can go for 6000K if you want a tint of blue with the crisp cool white. This light range has an effect that’s similar to daylight, triggering an alert and energetic feeling in you.
Reading Nook - A reading nook must be cozy, bright, and imagination stimulating. It is where you allow yourself to forget about the work and focus on your bookly adventures. The best rice paper lantern floor lamp for this purpose is the one that offers you with light that’s bright enough that you can read small-printed letters, but not too bright that it gets you in the mood when you’re reading. A light with a color temperature that’s 2700K, which is light yellow, or 4000K, which is white, is perfect for your reading nook.
Living Room - Think of your living room as the heart of your home. After all, it is where you play with the kids, welcome your friends, and unwind after a long day. If you want the space to have an energetic atmosphere, then a temperature that’s between 2700K and 3500K will do.