airy lamp series by 24° studio modeled from japanese rice paper
all images courtesy of 24° studio

 

 

 

‘airy’ by japanese firm 24° studio is a lamp series that uses japanese rice paper as a main ingredient. lamination on the surface prevents the material from tarnishing and tearing and gives it the benefit of being fire-retardant. a simple slot-in assembly is required to complete the kit, consisting of five- and six-sided panels with a finely cut perforation pattern that allows the end users to extrude each piece into a desired form. ‘while maintaining the characteristics of the rice paper that provide a soft diffused lighting effect, the geometrical pattern brings unique experience to the space when airy is lit,’ says the studio.

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
lamination on the surface prevents the material from tarnishing and tearing and gives it the benefit of being fire-retardant

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
a finely cut perforation pattern allows the end users to extrude each piece into a desired form

 

 

 

available in four sizes (small, medium, large, and medium sphere) and two styles (pendant and floor lamp), the set also includes a paper ceiling cap, shade holder, and socket. this minimalism grants users the ability to flat-pack the item as well. the fixture collection was exhibited during milan design week 2014 at ventura lambrate and tokyo designers week 2014. ‘airy’ was also one of the winners of SHADE – international lighting design competition (canada) and received a special jury award.

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
the floor lamp series

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
small lamp

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
medium lamp

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
large lamp

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
sphere version

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
detail of the ceiling cap 

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
panel assembly

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
medium panels unrolled

24d studio airy lamp series japanese rice paper designboom
small panels unrolled

 

 

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