Our Story

Based in Amsterdam and rooted in Taiwanese heritage, Taiwan-Lantern was founded by Pei-Ching Hsiao and Jean-Marc Daniëls to sustain and revive traditional East Asian craft through a contemporary lens. 

Each piece begins in Amsterdam, where the studio translates Asian symbolism and cultural motifs into a contemporary design language. Inspired by a deep connection to Asian culture and informed by a strong foundation in conceptual design, each object is approached with a dual sensitivity: cultural depth and a design-led perspective. The result is a collection of innovative pieces that honor heritage while bringing new life to traditional practices.

Working closely with Taiwan’s last remaining traditional lantern factory and master artisans from East Asia who carry generations of knowledge, the studio creates lighting and objects that fuse time-honored techniques with contemporary design. Drawing on bamboo craftsmanship, natural dyeing techniques, Chinese knotting, and more, each piece is carefully handmade and inherently unique. Every creation embodies a quiet dialogue between hand, heart, and material, reflecting the unity of maker, material, and soul.z

Collaborating with select international retailers, galleries, architects, and designers, Taiwan-Lantern shares its craft worldwide and creates custom pieces for architectural projects and brand collaborations. Guided by the belief that heritage techniques endure through thoughtful design and storytelling, each piece is made not for perfection but for connection, expressing a philosophy where making and being merge, and bringing mindfulness, soul, and respect for heritage into everyday life.