Mountain Light Washi Chochin Table Lamp

Mountain Light Table Lamp — lit bell-shaped shade on a dark floor beside a brick wall and lounge chair — Captains Bamboo

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$130.00 USD

A paper lantern you can set down anywhere. Plug it in and put it on a desk, a shelf or a covered terrace — the cord is the only thing that ties it down. 13 or 17 in tall (33 or 44 cm), in a bell shape that throws light down onto the surface.

Size	Small H13 in (33 cm) · Medium H17 in (44 cm)
Shade	Washi over a rib frame, solid base
Fitting	E26 · 5W warm LED included
Cord	Plug-in — standard cord with plug
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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Every shade is made to order. Nothing is mass-produced.

Mountain Light Table Lamp — unlit shade on a dark table with a potted plant and wooden bowl — Captains Bamboo

Petite Form , Serene Light

The "Mountain" lamp's petite, rounded washi design emits a soft glow, bringing serene Japanese ambiance to your living room or bedroom.

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.

Compact & Easy to Move

Designed as a piece of "flowing light." Its compact size and move warm ambient light wherever you need it most.

Warm Natural Beech Wood Base

With a solid, rounded beech wood base. It keeps the natural wood grain and subtle color variations, offering a warm, smooth touch and grounded stability.

Playful Pear Shape & Flowing Light

A compact, cute pear shape made to sit anywhere. Designed as a piece of "flowing light," you can easily place it on nightstands, desks, or low shelves to create a cozy corner.