{"title":"Rattan lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo dress a lamp, first measure the diameter of the socket and the width of the base, then choose a rattan lamp shade whose bottom extends beyond the base and whose height covers the bulb. The weave then warms the light and draws regular shadows on the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a rattan lamp shade give\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#support\"\u003eBedside, floor lamp or pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#taille\"\u003eFinding the right size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matieres\"\u003eRattan, fabric, linen or glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installation\"\u003eInstalling the lamp shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#exterieur\"\u003eRattan and the outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eCare and reviving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#origine\"\u003eWhere rattan and wicker come from\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a rattan lamp shade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rattan weave filters the bulb: the light becomes warm and soft, and the weave casts regular shadows on the walls that are the signature of the material. A tight weave contains the halo around the lamp, an open weave lets it spread and lights the room more widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between these two effects shows most in the evening, when the bulb is the only light source in the room. A tight weave keeps the light close to the book or the seat; a more open weave travels up and down the wall, and the room breathes without turning up the wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone matters too: a natural fibre gives a golden halo, a patinated or darker tone pulls the halo toward amber. Before ordering, check the socket base (E27 or E14) on your lamp, and choose an LED bulb that gives off little heat: the weave should never stay in contact with a hot source. This is the only technical point that really matters; the rest is judged by eye, across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"support\"\u003eWhich rattan lamp shade for a bedside lamp, a floor lamp or a pendant?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe support decides the shape. On a bedside lamp, the rattan lamp shade stays compact and closed to frame the reading light; on a floor lamp, it rises and flares toward the bottom; as a pendant, it opens wide above the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan lamp shade for a bedside lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrow format, slightly tall, set on a bedside table that is not too cluttered: the light falls toward the book, not into the eyes of the person sleeping next to it. A rattan lamp shade for a bedside lamp is chosen narrower than the top of the furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan lamp shade for a table lamp or a floor lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a floor lamp, the shade flares toward the bottom and its height covers the socket and the bulb. A floor lamp shade that is too short shows the socket as soon as you sit down, which is immediately noticeable in a reading corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan lamp shade for a pendant and a table lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a pendant, the wide opening above a table spreads the light downward and marks the dining area; for a table lamp, a low, flared shade lights the area around the furniture. The details of the formats are set out in the choice of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003elamp shades for pendants, table lamps and floor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and for a living room, see how to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003elight a living room\u003c\/a\u003e with several sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"taille\"\u003eHow do you find the size of a rattan lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou measure the lamp before the shade: socket diameter for the fitting, base width and stem height for proportion. The bottom of the shade must extend beyond the base, and its height must cover the socket and the bulb without leaving them visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasuring the socket and the base before choosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree measurements are enough: the socket diameter, the width of the base at its widest point, the height between the base and the socket. Also note the type of fitting, a screw ring or a clip. A shade whose fitting opening is smaller than the socket will not go on, even if the overall diameter is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe proportion between the base and the shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, the width of the shade is one to two times that of the base: below that, the lamp looks spindly; above it, it looks visually top-heavy. Height is judged on the spot, bulb in hand, checking that the socket cannot be seen from the sofa. In a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003elamp shade for a baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e, choose an enveloping model that keeps the light low, and keep the lamp out of reach of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing the rattan lamp shade according to the support\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupport\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelation to the base or socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow, fairly tall shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom slightly wider than the base, ring on the socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight contained toward the book\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlared, low shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom extends beyond the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuse light around the lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall shade, flared toward the bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight covering socket and bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight upward and downward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide shade, open toward the bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitted on the socket or the cable spider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool of light above the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have the measurements, the choice comes down to the weave. Check above all the socket diameter, the fitting method and the care: gentle dusting is enough to preserve the fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matieres\"\u003eRattan, fabric, linen or glass lamp shade: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan lets the weave show and casts shadows, linen and fabric spread an even light with no pattern, glass gives direct light and wipes clean in one go. The choice comes down to the effect you want and the care you accept, before style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan versus linen and fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weave draws a pattern on the wall and lets air through, which suits lamps that warm up a little. Linen and fabric smooth out the bulb's texture and give a smooth, calmer halo with no cast shadow. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003eFabric lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e dust easily; the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen versions\u003c\/a\u003e need gentle washing and mark more quickly when touched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass lamp shade for a bedside lamp: when to prefer it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass gives a clean light and wipes with a cloth, which counts in a child's room or a room where cooking fumes linger. It does not filter the weave and casts no shadows: you choose it for reading, not for creating an atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eRattan, linen, fabric or glass: what each material changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight given\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoven rattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm light filtered by the weave, cast shadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuster and barely damp cloth, air drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, covered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, even light, no pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular dusting, gentle washing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom and quiet rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftened light, tone that colours the halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusting, sometimes a removable cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside, hallway, cosy atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect light, clean halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloth and glass cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading bedside, desk, modern rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the warm effect and the shadows, all that remains is to choose the shape: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ebrowsing the lamp shade collection\u003c\/a\u003e lets you compare diameters before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow do you install a rattan lamp shade on its lamp or on the ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, remove the old shade by unscrewing the ring or the clip, check that the new fitting matches the socket, then screw it back without forcing before restoring the power. A pendant is fitted back onto the cable or the spider provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to install a lamp shade on a table lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou come across three fittings: the screw ring that grips the socket, the clip that hooks onto the bulb neck, the metal spider for large formats. Check that the bulb stays free inside and that no strand touches the glass of the bulb. Fitting is done with the lamp unplugged, never live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes on a floor lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a floor lamp, the shade screws on higher and its weight counts: a wide model on a light base makes the whole thing unstable at the slightest touch. Keep access to the socket to change the bulb without taking everything apart. If the base is struggling, it is better to move to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ea complete light fitting rather than a shade alone\u003c\/a\u003e, and to compare fittings, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall the lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eCan rattan stay outside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rattan suffers from standing water and lasting damp: it holds up under an awning, a covered terrace or a pergola, not in the rain or full wind. Outdoors, what matters most is the protection rating of the light fitting, which concerns the electrical part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan and damp: what really damages the weave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not humid air that dulls the fibre, it is water that settles in the hollows of the weave and does not dry. A covered terrace, an overhanging roof, a porch: these situations are suitable. Direct exposure to showers blackens the weave and loosens the ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoors, it is the protection rating of the light fitting that you check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fibre has no protection rating, the electrical part does. The IP rating appears on the light fitting's data sheet, not on the shade: it is what tells you whether the socket can withstand the outdoors. For a terrace, start from a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elight fitting for terrace and outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e already designed for the purpose; the shade will not provide that protection for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow do you care for and revive a rattan lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust comes off with a duster or a soft brush, without water. To revive a dull weave, a barely damp cloth is enough, then leave it to dry in the air away from a radiator; abrasive products and soaking dull the fibre instead of nourishing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDusting without wetting the weave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a month, a duster or the vacuum cleaner on a gentle setting with a brush nozzle is enough to remove the dust that greys the fibre. Work into the hollows of the weave, where it collects. No wet sponge over the whole thing: water gets into the weave and takes hours to come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviving a dull fibre without weakening it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA barely damp cloth, dabbed rather than rubbed, then air drying in the shade. Avoid alcohol, multi-surface cleaners and soaking. On a light tone, dust shows more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e need this regular pass to keep their crispness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"origine\"\u003eWhere does rattan grow and how does it differ from wicker?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan is a palm vine that grows in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia; wicker is a willow from temperate zones. Rattan bends with heat and weaves finely, wicker gives stiffer strands: two different effects for a lamp shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan or wicker: two weaving techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan softens with heat and bends without breaking, which allows tight, regular curves. Wicker is worked in thicker strands, with a more rustic relief and more contrasted shadows. On a lamp shade, this means a fine weave and even light for rattan, a more pronounced weave for wicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rattan cantilever chair, the same weave elsewhere in the home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rattan cantilever chair shows the same fibre in furniture, and reminds us that a weave is judged by its regularity, not its colour. That is no decorating coincidence: the weave ages like that of a seat. To stay in that register, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003elamp shades with a modern design\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack models\u003c\/a\u003e that stand out on a pale wall, or what dresses a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo choose, compare the diameter of the shade with that of the socket, check the fitting method and plan for gentle dusting to care for the rattan. For a handmade shade or a hanging rattan ceiling light with a rustic shade, check the socket diameter and the weight supported before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you hang a lamp shade from the ceiling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pendant is fitted onto the cable or the spider around the socket: switch off the power, pass the cable through the opening, place the shade on the socket and screw on the ring. The shade must stay stable and never touch the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I replace my lamp shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the socket and the width of the base, note the type of fitting (screw ring or clip), then choose a shade with the same measurements or slightly wider, which leaves the bulb free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a rattan lamp and a rattan lamp shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rattan lamp is a complete light fitting, with its base, cable and socket; a rattan lamp shade is only the part that covers the bulb and can be changed. The shade adapts to an existing lamp; the complete lamp imposes its format and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre there inexpensive rattan lamp shades?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most affordable models are standard formats with a simple weave; the price rises with the fineness of the weave, the diameter and patinated finishes. It is better to compare at equal measurements, because a shade that is too small does not do the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you change the fabric of a lamp shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not replace the weave of a rattan lamp shade with fabric: the structure is made of fibres. On a shade with a metal frame, the fabric can be removed and refitted glued or sewn; on rattan, you simply change the whole shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eBrowse the lamp shade collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Rattan lamp shades: size, shape and light for your lamp\",\"description\":\"Rattan lamp shades: choosing the size, shape and light for your bedside lamp, floor lamp or pendant, without getting it wrong.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-rotin\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"name\":\"Designix\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\"},\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\"h1\",\"h2\"]}},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Lighting\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Shades\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Rattan lamp shades: size, shape and light for your lamp\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-rotin\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you hang a lamp shade from the ceiling?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A pendant is fitted onto the cable or the spider around the socket: switch off the power, pass the cable through the opening, place the shade on the socket and screw on the ring. 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