Bamboo and rattan pendant lights

A bamboo pendant light shade is chosen first for its diameter, then for its bulb: the whole selection shares the E27 socket and IP20 rating, for use in dry rooms. Rattan gives the ball, petal and bell shapes, bamboo the tightly woven cylinders and large volumes.

What is the difference between rattan and bamboo?

Rattan is a climbing palm with a solid stem: it bends and canes, which gives the ball, bell or petal shapes. Bamboo is a grass with a hollow stem: split into strips, it is woven tightly for cylindrical or round bamboo pendant light shades. Both are woven plant materials.

Rattan, a climbing palm that bends

Because its stem is solid, rattan bends without breaking. That is what allows round volumes: the Calya openwork bell pendant light and the Ombelle pendant light with its woven petals owe their design to this flexibility. Caning, a fine rattan weave, plays the same role on even linings. The basket maker's gesture is the same as on a cantilever chair dressed in woven rattan, but the frame changes: here it is a light fitting support, not a base.

Bamboo, a hollow grass that is woven

Hollow, bamboo is split into long, even strips. This gives tight weaves and cylinders that hold their shape, as on the Bambousa woven bamboo pendant light. Wood and metal often complete this base to stiffen the whole. This combination appears in the rattan and wicker collections.

Rattan lamp: how to recognise a quality woven pendant light?

A quality woven pendant light states its exact material: bamboo, rattan, wicker or caning, often combined with a metal or iron structure. The weave is even, the socket is a standard E27 and the IP20 rating confirms use in a dry room. The product page also gives the dimensions and dimmer compatibility.

What the product page tells you

Four pieces of information are enough to sort them: the material (bamboo, rattan, wicker, caning), the dimensions, the socket and the protection rating. The whole selection shows E27 and IP20, so a standard bulb and a dry room. Dimming is specified on most models, to check before buying a dimmable bulb.

Finishes that last

A painted metal or iron frame, a weave with no loose strands and a clean cable exit are the signs that last. On two-tone models, such as the Maleo two-tier pendant light, the junction between the layers is the place to look. The black rattan pendant lights and the gold pendant lights show these finishes well in photos.

Which bamboo pendant light shade should you choose for the bedroom, hallway or office?

In the bedroom, a medium diameter is preferred, 40 to 60 cm, for soft light above the bed or reading corner. In a hallway or office, a more compact format avoids bumping into the walkway and focuses the light on the useful area. The E27 socket stays the same.

Bamboo pendant light shade for the bedroom

The bedroom is the room most covered by the selection. A woven bamboo pendant light shade filters the light and throws patterns onto the walls, which is enough to set the mood without another source. The rattan pendant lights for the bedroom and the white pendant lights for the bedroom gather the suitable formats. The Briseis ball-shaped pendant light comes in small diameters, handy above a bedside table.

Bamboo pendant lights for a hallway or office

In a hallway, the constraint is the walkway: stay under 40 cm in diameter. In an office, the pendant light illuminates the work area without taking up the surface. The modern LED pendant lights and the grey pendant lights blend into a understated interior.

Which pendant light should you choose for a living room?

For a living room, choose first according to ceiling height and position: a single pendant light in the centre, or an aligned composition above a coffee table. A large diameter, 60 to 100 cm, suits open volumes. Many models accept a dimmer to adjust the mood.

There is no single best chandelier: surface, height and hanging point decide before style. A chandelier brings together several light points, a pendant light carries only one, which simplifies adjustment. The models designed for the living room and the nordic pendant lights cover both approaches. For a living area, the Ombelle pendant light in 80 or 100 cm fills the volume, while the Maleo in wicker suits a dining table thanks to its two tiers.

At what height should you hang a pendant light above the dining table?

The pendant light is set at a height that keeps the view clear for seated people and leaves the tabletop visible, without ever getting in the way of serving. Allow around 70-80 cm between the bottom of the shade and the table, a little higher over an island, then shorten the cable after installation, once the table is in place. Above a kitchen island, raise it a notch so it does not get in the way.

Above a kitchen island

On an island, the pendant light stays above the worktop and must not enter the field of view of the person cooking. The rattan pendant lights for the kitchen and the LED pendant lights for the kitchen gather the compact formats. The Maleo pendant light is suitable for the kitchen and dining room.

In an entrance or hallway

In a walkway, choose a vertical or small-diameter model so it does not bump shoulders. The long format of the Bambousa, ø 60 cm and 160 cm high, suits a high-ceilinged entrance where it hangs down without obstruction.

How do you install and maintain an E27 pendant light?

Installation starts by switching off the power at the circuit breaker, then fixing the ceiling plate and connecting the wires according to the instructions. Then adjust the cable length and screw in an E27 bulb. Maintenance is done dry, with a soft cloth, the IP20 rating keeping these pendant lights for dry rooms.

Fixing and adjusting the height

The ceiling plate is screwed into a solid support, never into simple plasterboard. The connection follows the model's instructions, and the cable is adjusted last, with the light on then off to confirm the height. An electrician is preferable if the cable outlet needs to be moved.

Cleaning a weave without damaging it

A soft cloth or a dry brush is enough. Water and damp products weaken the fibres and the metal of the frame. For finer dusting on a tight weave, gentle vacuuming with a brush attachment does the job. Making your own pendant light remains possible with a frame, a cable, an E27 socket and a shade, but the electrical part must remain compliant.

Are rattan pendant lights still in style?

Plant weaving remains present because it matches several styles: contemporary, bohemian, vintage, nordic or Asian inspiration. Rattan and bamboo bring a warm texture that works in a modern or older interior. The choice comes down to shape and colour, not a passing trend.

With which interior styles

A contemporary interior accepts an even weave in beige or black, a bohemian interior a round or petal shape. The white and black versions and the white metal pendant lights show how the same material changes character with the colour.

How to match it without overloading the room

One woven piece visible per view is enough: pendant light, or caned armchair, not both side by side. Keep walls and textiles neutral to let the weave work. Grey and beige pair well with woodwork, gold calls for brass or light wood.

Which bulb, dimmer and wattage for a bamboo pendant light?

The whole collection uses the E27 socket, which leaves the bulb choice open. Some models state a warm white between 2700 and 3500 K, and wattages of 40W or 80W depending on the model. Most pendant lights accept a dimmer to adjust the intensity.

E27 socket and white temperature

Around 2700 to 3000 K, the light leans amber and suits the living room as well as the bedroom. Between 3000 and 3500 K, it stays warm but crisper, useful above a table or desk. The woven shade already filters the light: a bulb that is too cool hardens the result, a bulb that is too yellow dulls the details.

Dimmer and intensity

Dimming requires a dimmable bulb, otherwise the adjustment does not work properly. The dimmable pendant lights list the models concerned. To choose between several sizes, compare the diameter to the room's surface first, then the bulb: that pairing decides the result. Find everything in our full range of lighting and browse the light colour catalogue if you are looking for a bright version.

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