Launch of "Okifusuma," a Table Lamp Born from Fusuma Craftsmen's Techniques
Tanimoto Fusuma Koshoku Co., Ltd. has launched "Okifusuma," a table lamp that leverages the traditional techniques of fusuma craftsmen and washi paper, under its product brand "Tanimoto Fusuma." This new product is designed to harmonize with modern living spaces and targets both domestic and international markets.
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Tanimoto Fusuma Koshoku Co., Ltd., an 80-year-old company based in Yao City, Osaka Prefecture, specializing in fusuma (Japanese sliding doors) and fittings, is launching the table lamp "Okifusuma" from its product brand "Tanimoto Fusuma."
This product reconfigures the long-inherited techniques of fusuma making and material usage into a new product that functions as a lighting fixture harmonizing with contemporary lifestyles. The soft light diffused through the lattice, the gentle shadows created by washi paper, and the elegant silhouette of the wooden frame bring quiet depth to any space.
MOTON DESIGN STUDIO was responsible for the brand launch and product design.
■ Development Background | Adapting Inherited Techniques to the Present Day
In recent years, opportunities to encounter Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) and fusuma have decreased due to changes in housing styles.
However, interest in spaces that evoke the warmth of natural materials, washi paper, and a uniquely Japanese tranquility is growing both domestically and internationally.
Tanimoto Fusuma developed "Okifusuma" with the desire to utilize the fusuma-making techniques cultivated over 80 years since its establishment, in a new form within modern life.
It is a new Japanese lighting fixture born from the idea of not merely preserving tradition, but re-examining its essence and re-contextualizing it for contemporary spaces.
■ Product Features
1. Design Inspired by the Internal Structure of Fusuma
The form of Okifusuma is inspired by the internal lattice structure of fusuma, which is ordinarily hidden from view.
By bringing the structural elements that support the fusuma's surface and maintain its shape to the exterior as a design feature, it achieves a quiet presence and a profound aesthetic.
2. Soft Light Created by Washi Paper
Washi paper gently receives the light source, transforming it into a softly diffused glow that spreads calmly throughout the space. The shadows created by the lattice and the soft light through the washi paper create a serene atmosphere.
3. Harmony with Both Japanese and Western Style Rooms
The elegant, rectilinear form naturally blends into diverse spaces, including not only Japanese-style rooms but also modern residences, commercial establishments, and accommodation facilities.
4. Made-to-Order, Handcrafted by Artisans
This product is made-to-order, with artisans carefully crafting each piece by hand. To ensure meticulous finishing, delivery is expected to take approximately 30 business days.
■ Lineup
Okifusuma is available in a total of four types:
Type 1 [Square]
Type 1 [Rectangle]
Type 2 [Square]
Type 2 [Rectangle]
You can choose according to your space and installation location.
■ Targeting Overseas Markets and Spatial Design Demand
In recent years, attention to Japanese crafts and minimalist design has been growing, particularly in Europe, America, and Asia. In addition to domestic sales, Okifusuma will also be proposed to accommodation facilities and overseas buyers.
■ About the Design Partner
MOTON DESIGN STUDIO is a design studio established in 2013 by Hiroyuki Yuasa. It handles a wide range of work, including spatial design, product and furniture design, brand development, and creative direction. The studio also plans, manufactures, and sells its own products, characterized by craftsmanship that utilizes material textures and traces of time.
For this project, they were responsible for the brand design and product design of "Okifusuma."
■ In-Store Exhibition in Tokyo
Currently, a physical exhibition of Okifusuma is being held at "COCO JAPAN" in Tokyo (Exhibition period: until June 30, 2026). You can experience the texture of the wood and washi paper, and the expression of the soft light firsthand.
CoCo JAPAN
Opening hours: 9:00 - 19:00 (Mon-Fri)
2F Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6902
5 minutes walk directly connected from Exit 4b of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line via underground passage.
■ Product Overview
Product Name: Okifusuma
Order Start Date: May 11, 2026
Lineup: All 4 types
Price: 98,000 yen (tax included)
Specifications: Table lamp
Size: W250 x D80 x H140 (common to all types)
Materials: Wood, washi paper, acrylic
Delivery Time: Made-to-order (approx. 30 business days)
Sales Location: Official Online Store
Official Website: https://tanimotofusuma.com/
Sales Page: https://ip1d0vs7ytd5oidytmj5.stores.jp/
"Tanimoto Fusuma" is a product brand rooted in fusuma making, bringing the beauty of Japanese architectural fittings culture and materials to modern life.
Products embodying tranquility and depth, born from the resonance of fusuma craftsmanship and design sensibility.
Delivering subtle richness to everyday life.
■ Contact Information
Tanimoto Fusuma Koshoku Co., Ltd. (Attn: Nishiguchi)
4-1-15 Miyamachi, Yao City, Osaka 581-0815
TEL: 072-998-8661 FAX: 072-9
This product reconfigures the long-inherited techniques of fusuma making and material usage into a new product that functions as a lighting fixture harmonizing with contemporary lifestyles. The soft light diffused through the lattice, the gentle shadows created by washi paper, and the elegant silhouette of the wooden frame bring quiet depth to any space.
MOTON DESIGN STUDIO was responsible for the brand launch and product design.
■ Development Background | Adapting Inherited Techniques to the Present Day
In recent years, opportunities to encounter Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) and fusuma have decreased due to changes in housing styles.
However, interest in spaces that evoke the warmth of natural materials, washi paper, and a uniquely Japanese tranquility is growing both domestically and internationally.
Tanimoto Fusuma developed "Okifusuma" with the desire to utilize the fusuma-making techniques cultivated over 80 years since its establishment, in a new form within modern life.
It is a new Japanese lighting fixture born from the idea of not merely preserving tradition, but re-examining its essence and re-contextualizing it for contemporary spaces.
■ Product Features
1. Design Inspired by the Internal Structure of Fusuma
The form of Okifusuma is inspired by the internal lattice structure of fusuma, which is ordinarily hidden from view.
By bringing the structural elements that support the fusuma's surface and maintain its shape to the exterior as a design feature, it achieves a quiet presence and a profound aesthetic.
2. Soft Light Created by Washi Paper
Washi paper gently receives the light source, transforming it into a softly diffused glow that spreads calmly throughout the space. The shadows created by the lattice and the soft light through the washi paper create a serene atmosphere.
3. Harmony with Both Japanese and Western Style Rooms
The elegant, rectilinear form naturally blends into diverse spaces, including not only Japanese-style rooms but also modern residences, commercial establishments, and accommodation facilities.
4. Made-to-Order, Handcrafted by Artisans
This product is made-to-order, with artisans carefully crafting each piece by hand. To ensure meticulous finishing, delivery is expected to take approximately 30 business days.
■ Lineup
Okifusuma is available in a total of four types:
Type 1 [Square]
Type 1 [Rectangle]
Type 2 [Square]
Type 2 [Rectangle]
You can choose according to your space and installation location.
■ Targeting Overseas Markets and Spatial Design Demand
In recent years, attention to Japanese crafts and minimalist design has been growing, particularly in Europe, America, and Asia. In addition to domestic sales, Okifusuma will also be proposed to accommodation facilities and overseas buyers.
■ About the Design Partner
MOTON DESIGN STUDIO is a design studio established in 2013 by Hiroyuki Yuasa. It handles a wide range of work, including spatial design, product and furniture design, brand development, and creative direction. The studio also plans, manufactures, and sells its own products, characterized by craftsmanship that utilizes material textures and traces of time.
For this project, they were responsible for the brand design and product design of "Okifusuma."
■ In-Store Exhibition in Tokyo
Currently, a physical exhibition of Okifusuma is being held at "COCO JAPAN" in Tokyo (Exhibition period: until June 30, 2026). You can experience the texture of the wood and washi paper, and the expression of the soft light firsthand.
CoCo JAPAN
Opening hours: 9:00 - 19:00 (Mon-Fri)
2F Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6902
5 minutes walk directly connected from Exit 4b of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line via underground passage.
■ Product Overview
Product Name: Okifusuma
Order Start Date: May 11, 2026
Lineup: All 4 types
Price: 98,000 yen (tax included)
Specifications: Table lamp
Size: W250 x D80 x H140 (common to all types)
Materials: Wood, washi paper, acrylic
Delivery Time: Made-to-order (approx. 30 business days)
Sales Location: Official Online Store
Official Website: https://tanimotofusuma.com/
Sales Page: https://ip1d0vs7ytd5oidytmj5.stores.jp/
"Tanimoto Fusuma" is a product brand rooted in fusuma making, bringing the beauty of Japanese architectural fittings culture and materials to modern life.
Products embodying tranquility and depth, born from the resonance of fusuma craftsmanship and design sensibility.
Delivering subtle richness to everyday life.
■ Contact Information
Tanimoto Fusuma Koshoku Co., Ltd. (Attn: Nishiguchi)
4-1-15 Miyamachi, Yao City, Osaka 581-0815
TEL: 072-998-8661 FAX: 072-9