Asano

For nearly a century, artisans in Japan's Gifu prefecture have handcrafted the paper lanterns that would become Asano's quiet masterpieces. Each Asano lamp is made from natural Washi paper and bamboo — traditional materials shaped by hand into forms that glow with a warmth no manufactured light can replicate. Designed by Shigeru Uchida, one of Japan's most celebrated designers, Asano lamps draw from the ancient Japanese lantern tradition while feeling entirely at home in a contemporary interior. The Washi paper diffuses light beautifully, creating a soft, meditative atmosphere that complements both Zen and modern aesthetics. A MetropolitanDecor.com exclusive as an authorized retailer — for those who believe a lamp can be a piece of living sculpture.