Isamu Noguchi was the first to bring us a modern take on the Japanese paper lantern; his Akari lights have been a mainstay of the lighting scene since the 1950s (and a personal favorite). Spotted recently at Lost & Found, in LA: a charming update of the form with brightly printed fabric used in lieu of paper.
N.B. If you would like to get your hands on one, Lost & Found owner Jamie Rosenthal will be selling them at our upcoming Remodelista Holiday Market in LA (if they don't sell out beforehand).
Above: An orange-printed design (see it lit, below). The lanterns are in the Japanese style, but they're made in India from block-printed, handwoven khaddar cloth.
Above: The lights come in a variety of organic forms and are available in several colors.
Above L: Kyoto Orange UFO Light; $325. Above R: Blue Lejos UFO Light; $450.
Above: The Misha Orange UFO Light; $550.
Above: The lanterns are inspired by the motifs of traditional Spanish and Portuguese tiles.
For more easy lighting ideas, see these posts:
- Object Lessons: Isamu Noguchi's Iconic Akari Lights
- 10 Easy Pieces: Clip-on Lights.
- California Made: Affordable Pendant Lights from LA
- High/Low Globe Light Fixtures
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