Japanese Lamps
Sophisticated and chic, a Japanese lamp is an easy way to upgrade your living space. Versatile enough to go with most décor schemes, whether you like minimalist neutrals or bright accent walls, the classic lantern design will always look good. Most commonly made from bamboo or cloth, we’ve curated a selection down below for you ranging from modern styles to those that are more traditional so you can find your match.
17" Global-Inspired Table Lamp
$97.99 $122.99
17" Global-Inspired Table Lamp
Bungalow Rose
$97.99 $122.99
Perfect For: Adding a unique touch to any room's decor
What We Like: The combination of spruce wood and rice paper
This 17" table lamp features a global-inspired design with an Ido theme, guaranteed to enhance the atmosphere of any room. Made with spruce wood and rice paper, its square shade showcases a criss-cross pattern with rice paper backing. Available in multiple finishes, you can choose the perfect one to complement your space. UL listed for residential use, this lamp is as safe as it is stylish.
Designer Advice:
Position this lamp on a wooden side table or nightstand, and pair it with neutral colors or earthy tones to highlight its unique design and create a warm, inviting space.
Cubic Asian-Inspired Wooden Lamp
$85.99 $102.7
Cubic Asian-Inspired Wooden Lamp
World Menagerie
$85.99 $102.7
Perfect For: Creating a Zen atmosphere in any living space
What We Like: Traditional wooden double-cross design
This cubic Asian-inspired lamp features a charming wooden double-cross design and a wood frame that emits a soothing ambiance. The white rice paper backing adds a touch of classic allure to any space. It requires a single bulb (maximum 60 watts), and comes with a UL-approved socket and switch. This compact lamp is a delightful addition to your home, bringing the tranquility of a Zen hideaway into your personal sanctuary.
Designer Advice:
Pair this lamp with neutral-toned furniture, natural textures like bamboo or rattan, and green plants to create a cohesive and serene environment.
Asian-Inspired Rice Paper Cube Lamp
$74.99 $89.7
Asian-Inspired Rice Paper Cube Lamp
World Menagerie
$74.99 $89.7
Perfect For: Creating a relaxing and Zen atmosphere in your home
What We Like: Traditional wooden double-cross design
This charming Asian-inspired cube lamp showcases a delightful blend of traditional wooden double-cross design and a unique arch handle across the top. The compact lamp is framed in wood and backed with white rice paper, giving it a classic allure. The lamp requires one light bulb (no larger than 40 watts) and features a UL approved socket and switch, ensuring safety and durability. With this lamp, you can effortlessly introduce a touch of Zen tranquility right into your living space.
Designer Advice:
Place the lamp on a small table or shelf in a corner of your living room, bedroom, or even your meditation space, using a warm-toned light bulb to create a cozy atmosphere.
Pair of Table Lamps with USB Charging Ports
$71.99 $96.99
Pair of Table Lamps with USB Charging Ports
Wade Logan®
$71.99 $96.99
Perfect For: Adding a touch of elegance and convenience to your bedside
What We Like: Touch-operated switches and USB charging outlets
Illuminate your space with this dreamy pair of table lamps crafted from iron in a smooth finish featuring an openwork rectangular shape and four dowel rods. The matching linen cylindrical hurricane shade emits a warm, filtered light, creating a cozy ambiance in any room. Each lamp comes with a touch-operated on/off switch and a USB port for easy charging of your devices. The set also includes dimmable LED bulbs, providing adjustable lighting to suit your preferences.
Designer Advice:
Place these lamps on either side of your bed for balanced lighting and added convenience. Pair them with neutral-colored bedding for a cohesive look, or incorporate bold accents for a contrasting touch.
Cloth Japanese Bedside Lamp
$33.99 $43.99
Cloth Japanese Bedside Lamp
CELLPAK
$33.99 $43.99
Designed to emulate traditional Japanese styles, this lamp’s wood-grain base will add calmness and texture to the space around it. Additionally featuring an on/off button for your convenience, it has a cloth fabric shade.
Designer Advice:
The neutral, unassuming look of this lamp would look amazing in a minimalist bedroom. Pair it with other staple neutrals like beige, taupe, or cream for a welcoming and atmospheric bedroom or living room. Sticking to natural fibers rather than plastic or engineered wood will also help you to create your very own oriental paradise.
Zen Wooden Table Lamp with Bamboo Inserts
$85.99 $98.99
Zen Wooden Table Lamp with Bamboo Inserts
World Menagerie
$85.99 $98.99
Perfect For: Creating a serene and warm atmosphere in any room
What We Like: The unique combination of solid wood and bamboo matchsticks
This Zen-inspired wooden table lamp features a solid frame with bamboo matchstick inserts, giving off a warm and peaceful glow. The lamp's design makes for a stunning addition to any interior, and the convenient wooden handle combined with contrasting supports emphasizes its handcrafted charm. UL-approved and requiring only one 25-watt bulb, this table lamp is ideal for homes seeking a lighter and more inviting ambiance.
Designer Advice:
Place this lamp in a living room, bedroom, or study for a tranquil and cozy vibe. Pair it with natural materials and earth-toned textiles to enhance its calming effect.
Oriental Pagoda Table Lamp with Walnut Finish
$105.99 $115.7
Oriental Pagoda Table Lamp with Walnut Finish
Bungalow Rose
$105.99 $115.7
Perfect For: Enhancing Asian-inspired interiors
What We Like: The intricate pagoda design and organic feel
This oriental pagoda table lamp features a charming wooden frame with a warm walnut finish, complete with delicate rice paper backing. The illuminating design, inspired by Puggi series, adds a refreshing organic touch to any room, while the unique pagoda silhouette showcases intricate details. Emitting a soft glow, it requires a single 60-watt bulb and comes with UL approval, making this lamp a safe and captivating addition for those who appreciate an Asian flair in their decor.
Designer Advice:
Place the lamp on a wooden side table or a richly textured surface to enhance its Asian-inspired design and create a cozy ambiance in your living space or bedroom.
Touch Control Table Lamp Japanese
$38.99 $59.99
Touch Control Table Lamp Japanese
Steelside™
$38.99 $59.99
If you’re looking for the unique charm of a lantern lamp combined with the conveniences of modern tech, this table lamp is dimmable and touch-controlled. The black metal base contrasts with a white column interior for a chic look.
Japanese Modern Lamp with USB Port
$72 $117.11
Japanese Modern Lamp with USB Port
Brightech
$72 $117.11
A Japanese design updated for modern times, this lamp features a USB port so you can charge your phone or laptop nearby. Ideal for a home office or on the go, it comes with a bulb and a rocker switch.
Walnut Japanese Table Lamp
Walnut Japanese Table Lamp
George Oliver
With a solid wood base, this elegant Japanese table lamp will infuse a sense of calm into any room. The pull-chain switch offers easy on-and-off access, and the fabric drum shade will diffuse light for a warm and relaxing glow.
Designer Advice:
We love the quality craftsmanship of this lamp, which would look great paired with other walnut hues or similar wood veneers for a cohesive look. Wood always goes together with other wood, but be careful not to go more than a few shades away, otherwise your room can look messy instead of inviting.
Bamboo Japanese Lantern Lamp
Bamboo Japanese Lantern Lamp
Latitude Run®
Inspired by laidback oriental and Asian styles, this lamp is a classic square shape. Featuring a base made of solid wood and metal, the paper interior has a bamboo look and feel to it. The maximum bulb wattage is seven.
Matt Black Metal Tassel Floor Lamp
Matt Black Metal Tassel Floor Lamp
World Menagerie
Perfect For: Adding elegance and sophistication to your living space
What We Like: The stylish black tassel and fabric-coated elements
This matt black metal floor lamp features a fabric-coated power cable and PVC shade that adds a refined touch to any room. The black tassel hanging from the shade provides a chic focal point, making this lamp not only a functional lighting solution but also an eye-catching decorative piece. Ideal for a cozy reading nook or next to a sofa, it adds a touch of panache to your interior design.
Designer Advice:
Pair this floor lamp with modern, minimalistic furniture in monochromatic shades to accentuate its elegance and create a cohesive, stylish look in your living space.
Walnut Birch Japanese Style Table Lamp
Walnut Birch Japanese Style Table Lamp
Latitude Run®
With a built-in LED light and a solid wood base, this walnut birch table lamp takes inspiration from rustic Japanese designs. Compatible with smart sockets, it has a parchment-colored linen shade and can helpfully be opened via an included zipper.
Black Japanese Style Lantern
Black Japanese Style Lantern
Latitude Run®
The premium white rice paper used for this Japanese style lantern puts it aside from the rest. Providing soft light for a pleasant ambiance, this lamp has a lightweight wood frame and a simple shape with a touch of tradition.
Unique Japanese Lantern Lamp Shade
Unique Japanese Lantern Lamp Shade
Bay Isle Home™
Imposing at first glance, this black Japanese lamp shade is softened by a beige lantern crafted from solid wood. Designed to look like a stick tower, it is made of metal and can be turned off and off via a cord.
Designer Advice:
Ensure this lamp is the focal point of your room by surrounding it with warm neutrals such as beige or cream – bright colors will overwhelm, but soft neutrals are perfect for a bedside table to create a restful effect. The twisting pattern has an industrial look to it that would suit contemporary or rustic décor styles best.
Contemporary Japanese Lamp
Contemporary Japanese Lamp
Wade Logan®
Smooth and sleek, the design of this lamp would fit in well with a contemporary living space. Crafted from metal, it has a fabric shade and stands on extended pillars for an interesting accent touch. The maximum bulb wattage is forty.
Flower Motif Japanese Lamp
Flower Motif Japanese Lamp
Gracie Oaks
The beautiful flower motif of this lamp will illuminate any room beautifully. Able to be adjusted to two different levels of brightness, it has a built-in LED light and a solid wood base. Moreover, the shade is made of linen.
Buying Guide
Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.
Japanese lantern table lamps bring the Far East’s beauty and grace into our homes while lighting up interiors with their soft, warm glow. Most are constructed from genuine washi rice paper that’s set within wooden frames, making stylish accents that are perfect for even modern homes.
You may have noticed that particular types of light like flourescent make you seem sick or wash out. Getting the wrong type of light will also make your home look bland and washed out.
2700K is a common choice of homeowners as it’s a warm lighting type that gives a home/room a yellow cast. If you want the type that’s close to natural lighting which is white, then opt for 3000K; it will show your room’s colors. As for 4000K and above, they’re blue-ish and cool. They’re great for modern style rooms that have blues and whites.
Sometimes, even the right lighting color can seem wrong for a certain situation or time of day. It is always a great idea to have options. If you can get a dimmer switch, it will be better as it will boost a room’s ambiance when needed.
3-way bulbs are great as well if you require bright lighting for sewing or reading and you wish to lower down the brightness if you want to watch television or converse with guests.
To determine the right Japanese lantern table lamp for your space, determine where you’ll be placing the lamp. Check out the height at which the lamp should sit. If you’ll be using the lamp as bedside lighting, then get the distance of the lamp from the bed. If it will be placed in your living room, take the distance from the lamp’s potential placement to the chair or couch that will be nearest to it.
Getting a table lamp, then trying desperately to fit it to a certain place is never a great idea. Although it can work perfectly if you’re lucky, most of the time the lamp would just be too short, too bright or too tall, which is why it’s important to get the exact measurements before making a purchase.
Also, define the lamp’s purpose before you start making a decision as you might not require a luminous bedside table lamp as opposed to one that will sit in your living room’s side table.
The lamp’s height will be affected by its location as well as the décor that surrounds the lamp. A bedside table that’s tall goes well visually with a shorter lamp and vice versa. As a general rule, pick the lamp that doesn’t give off glare when you’re resting or seating right next to it. This rule applies regardless of whether you’re shopping for a Japanese table lamp for your reading nook or a bedside table lamp.
