There's nothing new about the paper lanterns you've seen popping up in your Pinterest and IG feed. Isamu Noguchi originally created these simple yet elegant works of art in the 50s - which he called "Akari" - Japanese for illumination. Since their mid century beginnings, they have been famously replicated and reinterpreted. I personally love the natural ephemeral glow they bring to a space, and also how they can serve as a really interesting contrast to more ornate architecture and furnishings. The best part? They are relatively inexpensive (esp if you go with the IKEA knockoff).
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Akari 75A via The Noguchi Shop
Akari 1AS via The Noguchi Shop
Tabitha Floor Lamp via Urban Outfitters
Paper Lantern Table Lamp via Urban Outfitters
REGOLIT via IKEA
Formakami JH4 Pendant via Danish Design Store
RISBYN via IKEA
Akari 10A via The Noguchi Shop