juniper glow®

Paper objects · Botanical thinking

A softer
shape for light.

Sculptural paper shades inspired by the way nature folds, opens and grows. For rooms that feel a little more like you.

Explore the forms

Thoughtful objects. A gentler atmosphere.

Studies in light / 01Form
from natureIllustrated pleated paper pendant with a seedpod silhouette, suspended above a simple wooden surface
The Seedpod / pendant studyIllustrated form
Inspired by growing thingsShape before ornamentLight with a softer edge

01 / The form collection

Nature is never
quite a straight line.

Neither are our starting points. Explore three design directions, each with a different way of holding space and shaping light.

01 / ENCLOSE

Seedpod Pendant form

A full, gathered silhouette that creates a visual centre. A starting point for dining spaces, quiet corners and rooms with height to spare.

Consider the placement
02 / UNFOLD

Petal Open shade form

A broad, open profile with an easy sense of movement. Explore it where a lower silhouette and a view through the room matter.

Consider the placement
03 / GATHER

Fern Table shade form

A slender, upright shape for light closer to hand. Think sideboards, bedside surfaces and the little spaces beside a favourite chair.

Consider the placement

Illustrated design studies; these show form and proportion, not product specifications or current stock.

02 / A considered approach

Start with the room.
Then find the shape.

A beautiful shade should feel at home even before you turn the light on. We think about its presence in daylight as carefully as its glow after dark.

01

Look at how you live.

A long supper, a few pages, a slow evening. Begin with the moment you want to make room for, and the light it actually needs.

02

Give the form some space.

Compare a rounded volume with an open profile. Consider ceiling height, nearby furniture and the sightlines you want to keep clear.

03

Consider the whole pairing.

Paper, bulb and fitting work together. Texture and translucency influence the atmosphere; the correct fitting and light source determine suitability.

03 / Find your light

What does your
corner need?

Use the room as your guide. These starting points help narrow the shape before you think about the finishing details.

Read the practical notes

A gathering place → Seedpod

Try a fuller pendant shape above a table or in an open corner. Check the view from seated height and leave comfortable clearance around the form.

An open sightline → Petal

Consider a shallow, spreading profile when you want an expressive shape without a large enclosed volume. Measure its width against nearby doors and furniture.

A small evening ritual → Fern

Look to a compact table form for a sideboard or bedside surface. Pair ambient lighting with a separate task light where focused reading light is needed.

The material matters

A fold makes structure.
A texture makes character.

Paper gives a shade both its surface and its silhouette. Pleats bring rhythm; curved panels soften the outline. Light reveals those small differences, making the material part of the room.

04 / Before you choose

A few illuminating
details.

The practical side of choosing a paper shade, from placement to everyday care.

Are these complete lights or shade concepts?

The forms on this page are illustrated shade concepts. They do not specify an electrical fitting, bulb, finished dimensions or a complete lighting product. Use them to explore a direction; confirm product details before purchasing any shade or fitting.

How do I choose the right size?

Measure the available space and mark out the proposed width with paper or removable tape. Check it from the doorway and from where you sit. For a pendant, also consider ceiling height, head clearance and the relationship to the surface below it.

Can a paper shade provide reading light?

A shade can soften and redirect light, but it does not determine brightness on its own. The bulb, shade construction and distance from your book all matter. Treat a diffused shade as ambient lighting unless the complete product is specifically suited to your task.

Which bulb and fitting should I use?

Follow the specifications supplied with the actual shade and fitting, including bulb type, wattage limit, clearances and attachment method. Do not assume that a shade fits an existing lamp. Have fixed electrical work assessed and carried out by a qualified professional.

Where should paper shades be placed?

Choose a dry indoor position away from splashes, cooking residue and heat sources. Keep the shade clear of the bulb as required by its instructions. Suitability for a bathroom, kitchen or other demanding setting must be confirmed for the complete product.

How should I care for a paper shade?

Switch off the light and let it cool before cleaning. Follow the maker's care instructions; paper surfaces generally need gentle, dry handling. Avoid wet cleaners and pressure on folds, and remember that direct sunlight can change the material's colour over time.

Make room for a softer evening.

Start with a shape. Imagine it in your space.

Revisit the forms