Pair of Japanese Shoji Lamps (障子ランプ) Taishō [大正] era.
Beautiful pair of Shoji lamps lined with bamboo fiber Kōzo paper.
The lamps feature newly imported Awagami paper incorporating raw bamboo fibers.
Dating: Taishō [大正] (1912-1926).
Each lamp has a candle holder and a small drawer at the bottom for storing candles.
The front panel is extendable for easy access to the candles.
The portable Shoji lamps emit an extremely warm, subdued light, creating a calming effect.
The contours of the bamboo fibers come to life when the lamps are lit, turning this set into a unique work of art.
Dimensions: height 32 cm, 21 cm x 21 cm.
A Japanese Shoji lamp is a type of lamp inspired by traditional Japanese Shoji screens. Shoji screens are constructed with a wooden frame and paper that is used as a translucent panel, allowing light to pass through.