20-Inch Off-White Paper Lantern Pendant with 19.7-Foot Plug-In Cord

This 20-inch off-white paper lantern pendant is a plug-in light for renters, dormers, and anyone who wants a soft overhead glow without opening a ceiling or hiring an electrician. The globe hangs from a 19.7-foot cord with an in-line switch and goes into a standard wall outlet.

Rice paper spreads light across its whole surface, so the lantern reads as a lit object rather than a bulb behind a shade. LIGHTEXP supplies three canopy styles — flat, sloped, and vaulted — plus five cord hooks, so the cord can be routed along the ceiling to a socket on the far side of the room.

Specifications

Product Schema

Design Story

A paper globe is the simplest way to make one bare bulb behave like a light source instead of a point. The material scatters light in every direction as it passes through, so there is no hot spot at the centre and no hard edge where the shade ends.

Twenty inches is chosen for that reason: at this diameter the surface area is large enough that a 60W lamp lights the shade evenly rather than blowing out the panel nearest the bulb. The off-white paper also warms the output slightly, which suits bedrooms and dining rooms better than a cool white shade would.

The plug-in cord is the other decision worth explaining. A 19.7-foot run means the lantern can hang in the middle of a room while reaching an outlet at the wall, and the five supplied hooks let you carry the cord across the ceiling in a straight line. LIGHTEXP includes three canopy styles so the same kit mounts to flat, sloped, or vaulted ceilings.

Where It Works Best

Bedroom — a soft overhead source instead of a lamp. Centred over the bed at roughly 60 inches above the mattress or hung off to one side in a reading corner, the globe gives room-wide light at a level that does not glare when you look up. Use a warm-white LED around 2700K and the paper takes on a candle-lit tone after dark. Linen bedding, a low wood bench, and a single large plant are enough around it. Hanging heights for bedrooms are covered in the Lighting Design Guides.

Dining room — one globe over a round table. A 20-inch lantern suits a 36 to 44 inch round table, where its width is roughly half the tabletop and the light falls evenly across the whole surface. Hang it 28 to 32 inches above the top so guests can see each other across the table without the shade blocking the sightline. Route the cord to the nearest outlet along the ceiling with the supplied hooks, and use the in-line switch rather than reaching for a wall dimmer.

Studio, office, or event space — light that travels. Because nothing is hardwired, the lantern moves between rooms and comes down in minutes, which suits a rented studio, a photography corner, or a dinner party where you want one soft source over the table and nothing else. The paper folds flat for storage between uses. Room layouts using paper shades are shown in Design Inspiration & Ideas, and soft-glow fixtures for the rest of the home are in the Full Lighting Collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the lantern installed without any ceiling wiring?

No hardwiring is involved: mount the 4.7-inch canopy, hook the cord along the ceiling run, and plug into a standard 110–120V outlet. A screwdriver and a step stool cover the job, and the hardware, canopy, and five cord hooks are included. Three canopy styles — flat, sloped, and vaulted — ship in the box.

Which bulbs fit, and can the lantern be dimmed?

The E26 socket accepts LED, incandescent, and CFL lamps up to 60W; bulbs are sold separately. The supplier does not list a dimming specification, so treat the in-line cord switch as the on/off control and choose a lower-wattage lamp if you want a softer level.

How do I know the globe size will suit my space?

The globe is 20 inches in diameter, the right proportion for a small round dining table, a bedroom, or a reading corner rather than a large open-plan room. The cord adjusts up to 19.7 feet, which covers ceilings well above 10 feet and lets you place the outlet run wherever it is convenient.

How should I clean a paper lantern?

Dust the shade with a dry soft brush or a vacuum brush attachment on low, and never use a wet cloth on rice paper, which will wrinkle and stain. Keep the lantern away from open flame and high heat sources. Switch the lamp off and let the bulb cool before any handling.

How is it shipped, and how long does delivery take?

Orders are processed within 3–5 business days and standard delivery takes 7–15 business days, shipped in protective foam-in-box packaging with tracking provided. The paper globe ships flat or nested with the cord, canopy, and hooks packed separately so the shade is not creased in transit.

Can I return the lantern, and what is covered?

Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging. The 24-month warranty covers structural components and the light module, including the frame, cord, canopy, and in-line switch.