Light, Elevated
Living archives of light. We converge Japanese and Italian artisan heritage with modern New York design—shaping cultural fragments, rituals, and memory into timeless illumination.
Signature Pieces
Debuted at the Lake Como Design Festival in September 2025.
Fragments, Memory — a living archive.
The Uchiwa Lotus Lamp brings together centuries-old Kyoto craftsmanship and contemporary portable lighting. Traditional Japanese fan-making, hinoki woodworking, hand-applied urushi lacquer, brasswork, and modern LED technology converge in a poetic object that carries fragments of time, place, and memory into contemporary life.
Interchangeable Uchiwa
The illuminated reflector is a traditional Kyoto paper fan handcrafted by Hachiya Uchiwa using bamboo, wood, and handmade washi. These techniques have been practiced for more than 400 years.
The uchiwa is interchangeable. Customers can select their preferred fan or order multiple uchiwa in different colors and patterns, allowing the lamp’s expression to change over time.
Hinoki and Urushi Base
The sculptural base is made by Yamada Wood Workshop from Keihoku hinoki and finished with traditional urushi lacquer by Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi, founded in Kyoto in 1909.
Product Details
Size: 220 × 100 × 300 mm / 8.7 × 3.9 × 11.8 in
Weight: Approximately 0.3 kg / 0.7 lb
Materials: Handmade washi, bamboo, wood, hinoki, urushi lacquer, brass, and integrated LED, CRI 90
Control: Three-step touch dimming through the brass rod
Charging: USB-C rechargeable for cordless use
Location: Indoor, dry locations only
Lead time: 6–8 weeks
International shipping is available; shipping charges are calculated separately.
Natural variations in the washi, bamboo, wood grain, urushi color, texture, and dimensions are inherent to the handcrafted process and make every lamp unique.
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Handcrafted in collaboration with Nakata Ceramic and Christopher Flechtner, this sculptural light draws its subtle textures and colors from the natural landscape. Available in two finishes—Snow and Japanese Blue—each piece brings warmth, depth, and quiet character to contemporary interiors.
Designed for use on either a wall or ceiling, the ceramic form becomes softly translucent when illuminated. Light reveals the organic variation of its handcrafted surface while producing a gentle, inviting glow.
Balancing functional illumination with Japanese craftsmanship, the Nakata Ceramic Sconce is suited to residential, hospitality, and other intimate architectural settings.
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND NATURAL VARIATION
Each ceramic body is individually handcrafted. Subtle variations in dimensions, color, texture, translucency, and surface character are inherent to the material and process, making every fixture unique.
FINISHES
• Snow
• Japanese Blue
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Diameter: 250 mm / 9.8 in
Depth: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb
LIGHT SOURCE
Integrated dimmable LED
Color temperature: 2700K
Color rendering: CRI 90
Light output: 600 lumens
Input voltage: 120V
Dimming: TRIAC / forward-phase control, 0–100%
INSTALLATION
Suitable for wall or ceiling mounting
Location rating: Dry locations only
Mounting hardware and LED driver are included
Installation by a qualified electrician is required. Dimmer compatibility should be confirmed before installation.
CERTIFICATION
UL/ETL certification is available upon request. Please contact us before ordering to confirm certification requirements and applicable lead time.
ORDERING AND SHIPPING
Made to order
Estimated lead time: 8–10 weeks
International shipping is available
Shipping charges are calculated separately
All dimensions and weights are approximate. Each ceramic body will vary naturally.
TONDA WASHI PENDANT
Created in collaboration with Christopher Flechtner of Craftsman Collective, the Tonda Washi Pendant combines a precisely engineered circular framework with the warmth and translucency of Japanese washi.
Its expansive, ring-shaped silhouette appears both architectural and weightless. When illuminated, the layered framework becomes visible through the paper, creating a soft rhythm of light and shadow across the sculptural form.
With a diameter of 920 mm / 36 in, Tonda has a strong visual presence while maintaining a gentle, diffused quality of light. It is designed for dining areas, living spaces, hospitality interiors, and other settings where illumination and craftsmanship become an integral part of the architecture.
MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Tonda brings together American white ash or bamboo, phenolic components, Japanese washi, aluminum, and stainless steel.
The natural paper softly filters the integrated LED light, while the radial framework gives the pendant its distinctive torus-like geometry. Each fixture is individually assembled and finished to order.
Subtle variations in the grain, color, texture, and translucency of the wood, bamboo, and washi are inherent to the natural materials and make every fixture unique.
MATERIAL OPTIONS
• American white ash
• Bamboo
FINISHES
• White Grain
• Natural
• Aged
• Darkened
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: custom size is available upon request
Diameter: 920 mm / 36 in
Height: 203 mm / 8 in
Weight: Approximately 5 kg / 11 lb
LIGHT SOURCE
Integrated dimmable LED
Color temperature: 2700K
Color rendering: CRI 90
Light output: 1,200 lumens
Input voltage: 100–120V
Dimming: 0–10V / PWM control
INSTALLATION
Suspended ceiling-mounted pendant
Indoor, dry locations only
Ceiling canopy, suspension hardware, and LED driver are included
Installation by a qualified electrician is required. Ceiling support, suspension height, dimmer compatibility, and electrical requirements should be confirmed before installation.
CERTIFICATION
UL/ETL certification is available upon request. Please contact us before ordering to confirm certification requirements and applicable lead time.
ORDERING AND SHIPPING
Made to order
Estimated lead time: 14 weeks
International shipping is available
Shipping charges are calculated separately
Natural variations in wood grain, bamboo, washi color, texture, translucency, and dimensions are part of the handcrafted process and are not considered defects.
All dimensions and weights are approximate.
Crafted Brilliance
Where Cultures Converge Through Light. Triptych is a design studio shaped by three interconnected worlds: From Kyoto, we draw nature’s tranquility, the beauty of imperfection, and centuries of artistic heritage. From New York, we embrace bold design, modern innovation, and a restless creative energy. From Como, we inherit a tradition of Italian craftsmanship, where every detail is intentional and every object is built to last.. Learn More
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