Akari 1N Washi Table Lamp

Akari 1N Table Lamp — unlit egg-shaped shade on three thin wire legs, grey studio backdrop — Captains Bamboo

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$110.00 USD

A small pear on three wire legs. 10 in across, 15 in tall (26 × 39 cm). Small enough for a bedside table, but the legs lift it so the shade floats.

Size	Ø10 × H15 in (Ø26 × H39 cm)
Shade	Washi over bamboo ribs
Fitting	E26 · 5W warm LED included
Cord	79 in (200 cm) cord with in-line switch
Craft	Value, Classic or Master

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Who makes this lamp. Every shade is hand-built in our own workshop. Three craft levels available: Value, Classic, and Mastercraft. The Mastercraft shades are hand-tied bamboo with hand-laid washi, built to the same standard as the original Akari. We are an independent studio, not affiliated with the Noguchi Museum.

Free worldwide shipping, duties included. Orders leave our workshop within 1–2 business days. Delivery takes 4–12 business days, with tracking emailed as soon as it ships.

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30 days, no argument. Email hello@captainsbamboo.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund to your original payment method.

Damaged or defective: we cover return shipping and send a replacement or refund — your choice. Send photos in your first message.

Changed your mind: return it in original condition and packaging; buyer pays return shipping. Refunds are issued within 7 business days of inspection.

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Every lamp is made in our own workshop in Sichuan, in small batches — hand-laid washi over split bamboo ribs. Each one is checked for frame fit, shade integrity and socket safety before it ships.

One-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Send photos and we will repair, replace or refund — whichever you prefer.

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Meticulous Hand-Trimmed Detail

Relaxed Sculptural Form

Designed in 1968 as a relaxed evolution of the classic 1A. Its gently spaced bamboo ribs form a cloud-like shape that sits like a living sculpture in your home.

Authentic Bamboo Ribs & Traditional Cotton Binding

Natural bamboo ribs carry a soft luster that grows richer and warmer over time. Perfect for square lampshades, bamboo stays much stiffer and straighter than steel or nylon wire, offering great value for anyone seeking the classic original look. To join the bamboo ribs, we use natural cotton thread binding—a historic method of extending bamboo ribs that became widely recognized through the finished creations of Japan’s historic Ozeki Workshop. The subtle shadows created by these hand-tied joints are a signature mark of traditional craftsmanship, designed for purists strictly seeking original specifications.

Authentic Japanese Washi Paper Shade

Each lampshade Paper is handcrafted using traditional Japanese washi paper from Mino, Japan—a region world-famous for centuries of master papermaking. Sourced from a historic paper maker crafting since 1956, this is the exact same paper trusted by legendary Noguchi Akari lamp artisans. Its natural off-white tone softens the light into a warm, gentle glow rather than a cold white, bringing quiet wabi-sabi beauty and Japandi style to your home.