Akari 3X Washi Table Lamp

Akari 3X Tripod Lamp — overhead shot on a wood floor with a close-up crop of the wire leg joint — Captains Bamboo

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A paper box on four crossed legs. 10 in square and 15 in tall (25.4 × 38.1 cm) — small enough for a desk or a low shelf, and the crossed legs keep it from reading as a box set down on the floor.

Size	10 × 10 × H15 in (25.4 × 25.4 × 38.1 cm)
Shade	Washi over bamboo ribs, four crossed steel legs
Fitting	E26 · 5W warm LED included
Cord	79 in (200 cm) cord
Craft	Classic or Master

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Who makes this lamp. Every shade is hand-built in our own workshop. Two craft levels available: 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

Light as an art form

More than just a paper lamp. Our Akari style floor lamp transforms your space into a room that finally feels warm and right.

Mastercraft Edition (Hand-Tied Bamboo)

Created for design lovers and collectors, this museum-quality edition recreates the iconic Noguchi Akari frame using natural Sichuan bamboo—sourced from the home of pandas, famous for its bamboo heritage. Every thin bamboo rib is tied by hand with fine white thread at every joint. This classic technique brings out authentic wabi-sabi detail, making your Japanese paper floor lamp a true work of art.

Classic Edition: Natural Bamboo

Built from natural bamboo, this edition uses invisible connectors at every joint for a clean, seamless look. Over time, the bamboo changes color, growing warmer and richer—just like red wine aged in oak barrels. It brings iconic Akari style and Japandi warmth into your home at an amazing value.

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.

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.