{"product_id":"asano-paper-moon-2-table-lamp","title":"Asano Paper Moon 2 Washi Table Lamp by Shigeru Uchida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-made washi paper lantern in a double-curved gourd, designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1990 and made by Asano in Gifu, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper Moon 2 is one of five Paper Moon shapes Shigeru Uchida designed for Asano in 1990. Its washi paper is laid over a continuous spiral of bamboo filament held open by a wire armature, so the shade glows evenly and softly, with the rib lines showing as fine bands of light. This one takes the form of a double-curved gourd, 9″ tall and 8.5″ across, and stands on a steel base plate with a 75″ cord. It takes one E17 bulb up to 25 W. The lamp arrives flat-packed in a gift box and opens out by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asano (Asano Shoten, Gifu, Japan, founded 1917)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper Moon 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigeru Uchida, 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Table lamp (washi paper lantern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-curved gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9″ H × 8.5″ Ø\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese washi paper shade on a continuous spiral of bamboo filament, wire armature, steel base plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e E17, max 25 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75″ PVC cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor (IP20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-packed in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-PM-02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 760110000290\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade of Japanese washi paper on a spiral of bamboo filament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Shigeru Uchida (1990), handmade in Gifu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 9″ × 8.5″ gourd shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE17 socket, max 25 W; 75″ PVC cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-packed in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a side table, a desk corner or a tokonoma-style niche. Paper Moon lamps look best in groups: mix two or three shapes at different heights for a soft, sculptural landscape of light. More from Asano: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/asano-paper-moon-1-table-lamp\"\u003eAsano Paper Moon 1 Washi Table Lamp by Shigeru Uchida\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/asano-paper-moon-3-table-lamp\"\u003eAsano Paper Moon 3 Washi Table Lamp by Shigeru Uchida\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/asano-paper-moon-4-table-lamp\"\u003eAsano Paper Moon 4 Washi Table Lamp by Shigeru Uchida\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathrooms, kitchens near the stove, covered porches or any damp space: washi paper is for dry indoor rooms (IP20).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a bright reading or task light: it gives a soft, diffused glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes with pets or small children who might knock or chew a paper shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and few lights are as quietly beautiful as a hand-made washi lantern. Asano Shoten has made Gifu lanterns (chochin) in the old castle town of Gifu, Japan, since Junsaku Asano founded it in 1917. Gifu chochin were designated a traditional craft of Japan in 1996, and Asano still makes its lanterns the traditional way: craftspeople wind thin bamboo ribs around a form, paste on thin washi paper and trim it by hand with a blade, using materials and parts made almost entirely in Gifu Prefecture, including hand-made Mino washi. Shigeru Uchida (1943–2016) was one of Japan’s leading designers, working across architectural interiors, furniture, industrial design and urban planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashi is stronger than it looks, and with gentle care it keeps its glow for years. Switch the lamp off before cleaning, then dust the shade with a soft dry cloth. Never use liquid on washi paper, and keep it away from humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the Paper Moon 2 look like lit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe washi diffuses the bulb into an even, warm glow, and the spiral of bamboo filament shows as fine horizontal lines of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat bulb does the Paper Moon 2 take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne E17 bulb, maximum 25 W. A small LED bulb in warm white keeps the paper cool and the light soft (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big is the Paper Moon 2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 9″ tall and 8.5″ across, on a 75″ PVC cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the Paper Moon 2 go in a bathroom or outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms; humidity and moisture damage handmade washi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich rooms and styles suit the Paper Moon 2? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBedrooms, living rooms and entries, in Japandi, minimalist, Scandinavian, wabi-sabi and mid-century interiors; it softens modern rooms too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Paper Moon 2 a good gift?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It ships flat-packed in a gift box, and unfolding the shade is part of the pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Asano and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Lighting a hotel, spa or restaurant? Contact us with models and quantities and we’ll confirm availability and lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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