Luna Washi Paper Pendant Shade
Japanese washi paper. Bamboo-ribbed.
Why You'll Love It
💡 Cord set sold separately. Luna's universal hook fits any standard pendant cord — hardwired or plug-in.
Our Luna washi paper ceiling lamp is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship that combines simplicity, versatility, and timeless beauty to illuminate your space with a warm and inviting glow.
Made with precision, this pendant lamp showcases a distinctive ribbed design. Skilled artisans expertly stretch thin bamboo rods across an original wooden framework, delicately covering them with washi paper strips. The meticulous hand-ribbing process sometimes requires up to of 60 minutes per lamp, resulting in a beautiful fusion of aesthetics and functionality.
With its superior quality and attention to detail, this ceiling lamp embodies the essence of Wabi Sabi artistry. It is not merely a source of light; it's a work of art that adds a touch of serenity and sophistication to any room.
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Off and on
A quiet sphere by day. The center of the room by night.
Luna is a simple shape done properly — a full, balanced sphere of Japanese washi over hand-ribbed bamboo. Off, it reads as soft sculpture overhead. On, the whole shade glows evenly and the room settles around it. Same lamp, same spot. Only the switch changes.
Made by hand
Luna means “moon.” Each one is ribbed by hand, one bamboo strip at a time.
Every Luna starts as thin bamboo rods stretched over a wooden form, then wrapped in strips of authentic Japanese washi. The hand-ribbing alone can take close to an hour per shade — which is why the sphere stays full and balanced for years instead of sagging in months.
- Authentic Japanese washi, from Gifu
- Sourced from a Gifu Prefecture paper maker crafting washi since 1956 — the same supplier trusted by the world's best-known paper lamp artisans. Long mulberry fibers make it 2× more tear-resistant than the rice paper in most globe lamps, and its natural off-white tone glows warm, never stark.
- Hand-ribbed bamboo frame
- Bamboo is chosen for its resilience and flexibility. Each rod is bent and set by hand so the shade holds a fuller, rounder shape — and its warm tone shows softly through the paper when lit.
- Balanced seams, even spacing
- Clean seams and consistent rib spacing all the way around. That structure is what gives Luna its smooth, uninterrupted form — no dents, no sagging, no uneven stretching.
- Universal cord hook
- A standard E-shape hook at the top fits any pendant cord set — hardwired or plug-in — so Luna works with the cord and bulb you choose. Cord set sold separately.
2×
more tear-resistant
than the rice paper in most globe lamps
10+ yrs
artisan experience
average, per lamp maker
70 yrs
heritage paper maker
making washi in Gifu since 1956
BSCI
Made in a BSCI-audited factory
amfori’s social audit of working conditions, hours and pay
The gathering effect
Hang one round light, and the whole room turns toward it.
Most ceiling fixtures light a room and disappear. Luna does the opposite. Its glow pulls the eye up, softens everything under it, and gives people a reason to linger a little longer.
A ceiling light nobody looks at
A focal point that anchors the room
One oversized, evenly lit sphere reads as sculpture, not fixture. Over a dining table, a bed or a sofa, it becomes the thing the room is arranged around.
Flat, hospital-bright overhead light
Warm light that settles a space
Washi diffuses instead of glaring. Faces look rested, wood looks richer, and 8pm finally feels like evening.
Everyone drifts to their own corner
A glow people gather under
Soft, centered light does what a bare bulb can't: it makes the table the warmest spot in the house — for dinners that last hours and conversations that stretch even longer.
Why hüga
Every marketplace sells a paper globe. Very few are made like this.
The round shape is easy to copy, and Amazon, Etsy and dropship listings do — for a fraction of the price. What they leave out is the paper, the bamboo and the hour of hand-ribbing that keep a sphere looking like a sphere.
Other marketplaces
hüga collective
Thin, brittle rice paper that tears
Authentic Japanese washi from Gifu — 2× more tear-resistant
Flimsy ribs that deflate and wrinkle over time
Hand-ribbed bamboo that holds a full, balanced sphere
Sloppy, uneven paper seams
Clean seams and consistent spacing, applied by hand
Made cheap, made to be disposable
Contract-grade build, trusted by boutique hotels and design studios
No warranty, no one to ask
30-day returns, 365-day warranty, real humans
Made by hand, not by the thousand.
Every Luna is ribbed over bamboo and wrapped in authentic Japanese washi by artisans with 10+ years at the craft, UL safety certified, and backed by a 365-day warranty.
Which Luna?
Five sizes. One shape. Drawn to scale.
Every size is the same hand-ribbed sphere — only the diameter changes. Pick by the room and the table it hangs over.
50 cm19.7 in
The everyday
Bedrooms, entryways, reading corners and small tables.
60 cm23.6 in
The dining table
The go-to over a 4–6 seat table or in a living room.
80 cm31.5 in
The statement
Large living rooms, long tables and open-plan spaces.
100 cm39.4 in
The showpiece
High ceilings, stairwells and double-height rooms.
120 cm47.2 in
The landmark
Lobbies, studios, restaurants and grand rooms.
Sizes are the shade diameter. When you're torn between two, go up — Luna reads a little smaller once it's hanging in an open room.
The specifics
- Shade
- Authentic Japanese washi, hand-ribbed bamboo
- Diameters
- 50 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 cm
- Fits
- Any standard pendant cord set
- Cord set
- Sold separately — hardwired or plug-in
- Bulb
- Warm-white LED, 2700K or lower
- Safety
- UL certified
- Warranty
- 365 days · 30-day returns
Good to know
- Cord set and bulb sold separately — Luna's universal hook fits any standard pendant cord
- Works hardwired or with a plug-in swag cord
- Warm-white LEDs run cool and protect the paper
- Dust gently with a soft, dry brush; keep away from moisture and open flame
Placement
Where Luna gathers the room
Hang it where people already come together — and watch them stay a little longer.
Living room
Centered over the sofa, Luna replaces the flat overhead with a glow the whole room sits under.
Over the dining table
The classic spot. Hung low, it lights the table and the faces around it — not the ceiling.
The long table
For the nights the table gets extended: one warm moon over the whole spread, and nobody rushing to leave.
Sunroom or porch
Against brick and wood, the off-white washi glows warm — turning a bright daytime room into an evening one.
Good to know
Questions before you buy
Which size should I get?
Sizes are the shade diameter. As a rule of thumb: 50 cm (19.7 in) suits bedrooms, entryways and smaller tables; 60 cm (23.6 in) is the go-to for a standard dining table or living room; 80 cm (31.5 in) and up make a statement in large, open-plan or high-ceilinged rooms. Luna reads a little smaller once it's hanging in an open space, so when you're torn between two sizes, go up.
Are the paper pendants hardwired or plug-in?
What type of bulb or cord set should I use?
Is it safe? It's paper around a bulb.
Luna is UL safety certified. Pair it with a warm-white LED bulb (2700K or lower) — LEDs run cool, and the bulb hangs in the center of the shade, well clear of the paper.
Is the paper fragile? Will it tear easily?
How do I clean my paper lamp?
How long do paper lamps last?
Is the assembly process easy?
How are you different from other paper lamp sellers?
Are you affiliated with Noguchi or The Noguchi Museum?
What if it doesn't work in my space?
You have 30 days to return it, and a 365-day warranty on the shade itself. Full details — including return shipping and restocking — are on our returns page.
