Boho Handwoven Rattan Wall Lamp

Woven rattan does something a solid shade cannot: light escapes through the gaps in the weave as well as the opening, so the fitting throws a pattern onto the wall around it. With handwoven work the weave is never perfectly regular, which means the pattern reads as organic rather than printed, and no two shades cast quite the same shadows.

A metal structure holds that shade, and the contrast is deliberate. Rattan alone can tip into holiday-house territory; setting it on a clean modern frame keeps the piece grounded in a contemporary room. The arm length is adjustable, so the drop can be set to suit a bedside table or a hallway wall rather than accepting a fixed position.

It suits coastal, farmhouse and Japandi interiors, where natural texture and restraint sit together. Rattan absorbs moisture, so keep it away from steam and damp, and dust it with a soft dry brush rather than a cloth that can catch on the weave. Have it installed by a qualified electrician with the circuit isolated at the board before any work begins. A warm bulb suits the rattan best, since a cool one flattens the weave and loses the honey tone the material is chosen for. Leave clear wall around it so the shadow pattern has somewhere to fall rather than being cut short.

• Shade: Handwoven natural rattan
• Feature: Adjustable arm length
• Light: Warm golden glow with patterned shadows
• Structure: Modern metal frame
• Style: Boho, coastal, farmhouse and Japandi
• Use: Bedside, hallway, living space, reading corner
• Care: Soft dry brush, keep away from steam and damp
• Installation: Hardwired, qualified electrician