Fukasawa took the familiar shape of a standard 500-sheet A4 paper ream as the basis for his design. Instead of office paper, Naolon, a durable, waterproof washi-based material developed by manufacturer Onao, was used. As a result, a familiar everyday object has been transformed into a luminous object - monolithic, minimalist and at the same time sculptural, write Designboom.
Photo: SIWA
Unlike the traditional approach, where paper serves only as a lampshade or shell, in SIWA A4 Light The paper itself becomes the main element of the design. "The appeal of a light object wrapped in paper is that the paper itself is the essence of the light," explains the designer.
Photo: SIWA
The object measures 55 × 210 × 297 mm, weighs 800 grams and costs 55,000 yen (approximately $350).
The lamp comes with a special paper bag for storage and carrying, emphasizing the mobility of the object and the heritage of the brand, known for its soft, intricate paper products.
The built-in LED element provides up to 5 hours of operation at maximum brightness or about 170 hours in minimum mode.
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