Tulip Shades has always worked with fabric. We spent years learning how weight and weave change the quality of a glow, how the right material transforms a ceiling fixture into something worth looking up at. So when we started asking what a Tulip Shade could be in paper, we took our sweet time. This release of Paper Shades is a big (exciting) moment for us.
"We wanted to find the right manufacturer that used really good paper, bamboo spine, small seams, and the shape we wanted." — Lori
The architecture of a paper Shade is decided by small things: seam size, paper weight, the way light moves through a fold.
We spent two years tinkering on what makes for a great paper Shade, playing with the idea that paper doesn’t hold shape, but holds light.
Naturally, we looked to the greats. Noguchi spent decades perfecting the paper lantern. Issey Miyake built a career on what paper could do to light and form. True to tradition, we landed on bamboo as our spine.
"I see this being a Shade that can go into so many types of environments. It really is a neutral." — Lori
Paper Shades is our version of that craft, made for modern ceilings. For those who already have the ceiling mount, the Paper Shade fits right in. It's a quiet upgrade for homes that know what good light does to a room.
Paper Shades are available for pre-order now. We expect to ship in early November. This first run is limited. We've only produced a small quantity.
Introducing Paper Shades: Our First Foray into Paper
Tulip Shades has always worked with fabric. We spent years learning how weight and weave change the quality of a glow, how the right material transforms a ceiling fixture into something worth looking up at. So when we started asking what a Tulip Shade could be in paper, we took our sweet time. This release of Paper Shades is a big (exciting) moment for us.
The architecture of a paper Shade is decided by small things: seam size, paper weight, the way light moves through a fold.
We spent two years tinkering on what makes for a great paper Shade, playing with the idea that paper doesn’t hold shape, but holds light.
Naturally, we looked to the greats. Noguchi spent decades perfecting the paper lantern. Issey Miyake built a career on what paper could do to light and form. True to tradition, we landed on bamboo as our spine.
Paper Shades is our version of that craft, made for modern ceilings. For those who already have the ceiling mount, the Paper Shade fits right in. It's a quiet upgrade for homes that know what good light does to a room.
Paper Shades are available for pre-order now. We expect to ship in early November. This first run is limited. We've only produced a small quantity.