Description
This vintage Japanese floor lamp embodies the clean geometry and quiet elegance of traditional shoji design. The tall, slender form is crafted with a warm-toned wooden frame and fitted with translucent rice paper panels, allowing the light to diffuse softly through all four sides. Its rectilinear latticework gives the piece an architectural presence while maintaining the understated simplicity associated with Japanese interiors.
The lamp is designed with three interior sockets, offering generous illumination while preserving a warm, ambient glow. Its narrow square footprint makes it especially useful in interiors where height and atmosphere are needed without taking up much floor space. It would work beautifully in a corner, beside a sofa or reading chair, in a bedroom, entryway, meditation space, or layered into a Japandi or minimalist interior.
The removable upper panel and framed construction reflect the practical elegance of shoji-style design, while the warm wood tone brings natural texture and visual balance. Functional, sculptural, and atmospheric, this tall Japanese floor lamp offers both decorative presence and soft practical lighting.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Rewired: Rewired for U.S. use and fitted with three interior sockets. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition.
Origin:
Japan
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paper
Details:
Lamp Shade: Included
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Power Sources: Corded
Is this piece in working condition? Yes, I have checked myself that this piece works
Plug Type: Type A
Voltage: Up to 120V (US Standard)
Country of Origin: Japan
The lamp is designed with three interior sockets, offering generous illumination while preserving a warm, ambient glow. Its narrow square footprint makes it especially useful in interiors where height and atmosphere are needed without taking up much floor space. It would work beautifully in a corner, beside a sofa or reading chair, in a bedroom, entryway, meditation space, or layered into a Japandi or minimalist interior.
The removable upper panel and framed construction reflect the practical elegance of shoji-style design, while the warm wood tone brings natural texture and visual balance. Functional, sculptural, and atmospheric, this tall Japanese floor lamp offers both decorative presence and soft practical lighting.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Rewired: Rewired for U.S. use and fitted with three interior sockets. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition.
Origin:
Japan
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paper
Details:
Lamp Shade: Included
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Power Sources: Corded
Is this piece in working condition? Yes, I have checked myself that this piece works
Plug Type: Type A
Voltage: Up to 120V (US Standard)
Country of Origin: Japan
Condition
Restored; Some Imperfections; Good
Rewired: Rewired for U.S. use and fitted with three interior sockets. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition.
Rewired: Rewired for U.S. use and fitted with three interior sockets. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
59.5 x 10 x 10 in
Vintage Tall Japanese Shoji Style Floor Lamp with Rice Paper Panels
Estimate $700-$1,470
Starting Bid
$340
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Autumn Furniture & Antiques Edit
Oct 16, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
$300
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(1 bid)$360
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