Tear Drop Mini LED Table Lamp
Manufactured by Yamagiwa Corporation
Japan, 2007
Glass and Aluminum

Measurements
14,6 cm diameter × 10,3h cm
5,8 in diameter × 4,1h in

About
Designed by internationally acclaimed Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, the Tear Drop mini LED lamp is a poetic reinterpretation of light and emotion. Its concept — “a light inspired by the tear of deep emotion” — captures Yoshioka’s distinctive approach, where minimalism meets sensory experience.
This version is a scaled-down, LED-powered re-edition of his original halogen model (now discontinued). A thick, meticulously polished glass sphere encloses the light source, which appears to float, as if suspended within a drop of water. The frosted interior diffuses the light softly, creating an ethereal glow.
Technically complex to manufacture, the lamp requires expert glassblowing to form the sphere, precise hollowing and inner shaping, and a delicate frosted finish applied entirely by hand. The result is not just a functional object, but a luminous sculpture — a true tour de force of Japanese craftsmanship and poetic design.

Biography
Tokujin Yoshioka (b.1967) is one of Japan’s most visionary contemporary designers, known for his ethereal use of materials and light. Born in Saga, Japan, he studied design under Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake, two icons whose influence is reflected in Yoshioka’s boundary-pushing philosophy. In 2000, he established his own studio, Tokujin Yoshioka Inc., and quickly gained international acclaim.
His works span furniture, interiors, installations, and architecture, all unified by a pursuit of immateriality and emotional resonance. Pieces such as the "Honey-pop" chair and the "Water Block" bench showcase his fusion of advanced technology and poetic form. Yoshioka’s work is part of the permanent collections of MoMA, the Centre Pompidou, the V&A, and other leading institutions. He has received numerous awards, including “Designer of the Year” by Design Miami and the Wallpaper* Design Awards.