This washi light fixture beautifully incorporates the triangle, designer Cho Daisaku's most appealing shape, into the frame, creating a modernist impression combined with traditional materials.
As evidenced by the "truss structure"—a structural form combining triangles used in gymnasiums, domes, and bridges—triangles are considered to be stronger shapes than, for example, rectangles.
Japanese modern master Cho Daisaku focused on triangles and actively incorporated them into his own designs, such as the "racquet structure" seen in his signature Persimmon Chair and the Triangle Table.
One such example is the ANDON TRIANGLE lighting series, which utilizes the techniques of Gifu lanterns, a Gifu specialty that has been passed down since the Edo period.
Gifu lanterns are handcrafted by skilled artisans using thin, high-quality Mino washi paper from the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture and bamboo grown in Gifu's rich natural environment.
Made using these techniques, ANDON TRIANGLE is an attractive table lamp/floor lamp with an architecturally modern wooden frame and a soft glow cast through the Mino washi paper.
The cedar wood used in the frame and its geometric form create a refined, contemporary impression, while the texture of the Mino washi paper adds a natural, soft, and serene atmosphere, creating a unique, tranquil appearance.
The LX12-L has a plump, voluminous silhouette, making it a striking design even when placed on the floor.
Because it is a cordless LED type, it gives a clean impression that highlights the good design, and another nice feature is that you don't have to worry about outlet locations or cord issues.
| Brand Name | Asano Shoten |
| Product Name | ANDON TRIANGLE【LX12-L Cordless Lamp] |
| Size | W290×D290×H300 (mm) 260g |
| Material | Shade: Mino washi paper, bamboo strips: PET resin, frame: cedar, plate: Japanese laurel plywood |
| Designer | Choh Daisaku |
| Gift wrapping | Not available |
| Notes | Bulb used : LED battery light (LC413A) Power source: Cordless (uses two AA alkaline batteries/approximately 25 hours of continuous use) Since natural wood is used, knots and discoloration may be present. Please be aware of this in advance. LX12-L |