Discover the Japandi paper lantern

Few objects say Japandi as directly as a paper lantern. This ceiling lamp shade is built from white paper and wood veneer with a natural finish, updating a traditional form with fine timber detailing that keeps it firmly contemporary. At 55 cm across, it holds a room without weight, glowing evenly once lit.

The foldable design ships flat and requires delicate assembly, which is part of the object's character: paper and veneer reward a careful hand. This piece is an exclusive design devised and created by the Kave Home team. Please note the shade mount is sold separately and is compatible with the Fulvia and Kaede ceiling light mounts, so you can pair it with the fitting that suits your ceiling.

Paper and veneer, carefully assembled

A paper lantern works because it turns the bulb into a soft volume of light rather than a point source, filling a room evenly and casting almost no hard shadow. That quality is exactly why the form has survived for centuries and why it sits so naturally in Japandi interiors.

The natural wood veneer details are what lift this version above a plain paper globe, adding warmth and a visible structural rhythm around the shade. Its 55 cm diameter suits dining tables, bedrooms and landings. Take your time with the folded assembly, and keep the shade away from damp. Because the mount is separate, you can update the fitting later without replacing the shade — a genuinely practical piece of modular design.