Vintage Japanese Andon-Style Lantern - 1990s Heisei Era (25D-294-2)

Vintage Japanese Andon-Style Lantern (SKU 25D-294-2)

Heisei-era inspired andon-style table lamp with clean, architectural lines.

This vintage Japanese lantern reinterprets the traditional andon in a strikingly modern, mid-century vocabulary. Vertical cedar-like slats form a rhythmic grid around softly diffused shoji-style paper panels, casting a warm, even glow that is ideal for ambient lighting in a living room, bedroom, or tea corner.

Crafted with simple joinery and a natural clear finish, the piece reflects the restrained elegance of Heisei-era design, bridging Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian-influenced modernism. The internal metal housing with rotary knob suggests an original dimmer-equipped electric fitting, making this a functional as well as sculptural accent for any wabi-sabi or Japandi interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Heisei period, 1990s (vintage)
• Material: Softwood frame (likely cedar or pine), shoji-style paper, metal lamp housing
• Use: Table or floor accent lamp for soft ambient lighting
• Features: Modern andon design with vertical slatted frame; shoji-inspired paper diffuser; integrated metal socket housing with rotary control; warm natural wood tone suited to wabi-sabi and Japandi interiors
• Dimensions: 8"W x 8"D x 13 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear to wood and paper; wiring should be checked or updated to local standards before use

A refined choice for collectors seeking an authentic vintage Japanese lamp that harmonizes tradition with modern design.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.