{"title":"Rattan outdoor floor lamps","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rattan outdoor lamp post goes where people sit, on a terrace or a sheltered dining corner, and is chosen first of all on the actual exposure of the spot. The weave filters the light, casts shadows across the table and warms a pale facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"quest-ce-que-le-rotin\"\u003eWhat is rattan and why choose a rattan outdoor lamp post?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan is the stem of a climbing palm, woven by hand to form shades and baskets. Outdoors, a rattan lamp post diffuses filtered light that casts woven shadows across the terrace. How well it withstands damp and sun depends on the treatment and finish stated on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRattan, wicker or bamboo: what are the differences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rattan gives an irregular weave and a warm tone. Wicker is more supple and lighter, bamboo is straighter with visible nodes. Woven resin reproduces the pattern with a constant colour. Look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/lampadaires-en-bambou-et-rotin\"\u003ebamboo and rattan models\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a natural tone and a lively pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes rattan withstand rain and sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural weave outdoors needs a surface finish and shelter in case of frost or storm. The product page states the material, the finish and the protection rating: those are the facts that decide, not the photo. For a very exposed terrace, woven resin ages more evenly. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-en-rotin-vintage\"\u003eVintage rattan silhouettes\u003c\/a\u003e are better placed under a canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"quel-lampadaire-choisir\"\u003eWhich rattan outdoor lamp post should you choose for your terrace or garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the function: a dining corner calls for a wide shade and light directed downwards, a walkway calls for a higher light source. This collection holds only one lamp post: keep both uses in mind before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich rattan lamp post for which spot\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat to favour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall lamp post, wide shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight downwards, warm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability in wind and cable routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor dining corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShade that reaches above the tabletop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, non-glaring light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal height and shade diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall balcony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact format, narrow base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbience, a single zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor footprint and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath and entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaller model, directed light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual marker, more neutral white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable lamp post, set back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrazing light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance from water splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich height and format should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lamp post placed next to a low table lights poorly: the shade should reach above the tabletop, generally around sixty centimetres higher, adjusted to the table and the seating. A format that is too tall dazzles seated guests. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-design\"\u003eDesigner outdoor lamp posts\u003c\/a\u003e often play on a slim stem and a generous shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a heavy base or a movable lamp post?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide, weighted base holds in the wind on an open terrace. A light model moves from the living room to the garden but falls over at the first gust. Route the cable away from walkways and favour \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-moderne\"\u003emodern lines\u003c\/a\u003e with a stable base if the spot is windy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere should you install a rattan outdoor lamp post?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rattan lamp post goes where people sit: terrace, dining corner, pergola. Near a pool or a water point, splashes mean you must check the protection rating and the nature of the weave before settling on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn a terrace or under a pergola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a pergola, the woven shade casts a pattern on the beams and the table, which is enough to define the dining corner without ceiling lighting. On a covered terrace, place it at the end of the table, against the wall, to avoid glare. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lighting\u003c\/a\u003e if you are adding another light point outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNear a pool or a water point?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lamp post set a few metres from the pool lights the walkway without sending light into the water. Keep it back from splashes and check the protection rating on the product page. Where no connection is possible, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-solaires\"\u003esolar models without wiring\u003c\/a\u003e save you running a line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"quelle-lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a rattan lamp post give: warm white or cool white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm white, around 2,700 to 3,000 K, warms the rattan and suits meals and evenings. Cool white, 4,000 K and above, lights whiter and makes a walkway safer. On an openwork shade, the warm temperature brings out the weave, the cool one makes it more neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWarm white or cool white on a rattan lamp post\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndicative temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult on the weave\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDinner and relaxing on the terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,700 to 3,000 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCosy ambience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoney tone, marked shadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading or armchair corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual comfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegible weave, without harshness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalkway, stairs, entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 K and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter rattan, almost neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore marked shadows on the walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich E27 outdoor bulb should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E27 cap is a standard screw cap: the socket stated on the product page tells you which bulb to screw in. Choose a bulb intended for outdoor use and for the way you use it. A low-consumption LED is enough for a table ambience. See also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eoutdoor LED lighting\u003c\/a\u003e for the other points in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich IP protection rating should you ask for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating gives resistance to dust and water, read on the product page. In a sheltered area, a moderate rating is enough; in direct rain or near a pool, you need a higher one. No figure replaces a careful reading of the product page. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-orientables\"\u003eAdjustable lamp posts\u003c\/a\u003e help direct the light away from the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow do you match a rattan lamp post with the furniture and the facade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan goes with wood, ecru canvas and black metal: it warms a pale facade and softens a mineral terrace. A cantilever rattan chair extends the same family of weave, while an outdoor terrace wall light completes the lighting on the wall without doubling the light on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich materials go with rattan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA honey weave talks to a wooden table and ecru cushions. On a white wall, it brings the only warm touch to the terrace. With black steel, it softens the contrast. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-en-bois\"\u003ewood versions\u003c\/a\u003e follow the same logic of matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you add an outdoor terrace wall light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall light on the facade lights the entrance and leaves the lamp post in the role of table light. Two sources at different levels avoid a flat wash on the ground. If you stay with a single tone, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-en-metal\"\u003emetal outdoor lamp posts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack finishes\u003c\/a\u003e play the part of the dark accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer-et-entretenir\"\u003eHow do you install and maintain a rattan lamp outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rattan lamp post is cleaned dry: dust with a soft cloth or a brush, never a pressurised water jet. For a mark, a slightly damp cloth is enough, then dry completely before switching the power back on. Store or cover the fixture in case of frost or storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you protect rattan from the weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lamp post on a flat, stable surface, with the cable taut and out of the way. In winter, bring it inside or cover it: frost weakens the weave faster than rain. No waterproofing product is supplied with the fixture, the product page is the reference. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lighting collections\u003c\/a\u003e for the other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you change the bulb and secure the connection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power before unscrewing the bulb, let it cool, then screw in the new one without forcing the socket. Check that the cable is not taut and that the plug stays dry. A model in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e is easy to spot in a dark part of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"vocabulaire\"\u003eLamp post, floor lamp, bollard: what do you call an outdoor lamp post?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor lamp post is also called a floor lamp, a terrace lamp post or a light bollard depending on its shape. In a garden, we speak of a freestanding lamp post when it can be moved, of a bollard when it is fixed to the ground. The word lamp post remains the most searched term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the trends for floor lamps in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven shapes and natural materials remain in demand, with wide shades and sober bases. LED sources are growing, and battery or solar models are winning over spots with no connection. Natural tones sit alongside dark finishes. Indoors, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-en-rotin-pour-salon\"\u003erattan lamp posts for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e take up the same pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you tell an outdoor lamp post from an indoor model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product page of an outdoor model states a treated material, a protection rating and a base that is stable in wind. An indoor model mentions neither IP nor damp resistance. The cable and plug also count. For a dry room, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-led-design-pour-salon\"\u003edesigner LED lamp posts for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matieres\"\u003eNatural rattan, woven resin or metal: which material for an outdoor lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rattan offers a living weave and irregular shadows; woven resin reproduces that pattern with a more even tone. Metal and wood play a different card: sharper lines or the warmth of wood. The choice depends above all on the actual exposure and the maintenance you accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural rattan or woven resin: which for outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rattan is dusted dry and fears prolonged damp, wicker loosens faster, bamboo needs a soft cloth with no abrasive. Woven resin keeps a constant colour in a very exposed spot. In both cases, the decisive fact remains the protection rating on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I prefer metal or wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection holds only one lamp post. To compare, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-en-bois\"\u003ewood outdoor lamp posts\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-led-moderne\"\u003emodern LED models\u003c\/a\u003e remain available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering from Designix:\u003c\/strong\u003e secure payment, tracked delivery and returns, with a customer service team you can reach to check a dimension, a socket or a protection rating before confirming. Measure the height of your table and the floor space available, then settle your choice on those two figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you clean a rattan lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft cloth or a wide brush, with no abrasive product. For a mark, wipe with a slightly damp cloth then let it dry completely before switching the power back on. Avoid water jets and immersion, which loosen the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the most effective outdoor lighting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEffectiveness is judged on three points: the light goes where it is needed, the fixture withstands the actual exposure of the spot, consumption stays contained. A well-directed LED source lights better than a powerful, badly aimed one. Check the protection rating and the socket before comparing two models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are floor lamps called?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are called lamp posts, or floor lamps. Outdoors, the vocabulary varies with the installation: terrace lamp post when it can be moved, light bollard when it is fixed to the ground, floor lantern for caged models. The word lamp post remains the most used and the most searched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I buy outdoor floor lamps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a lighting specialist, online or in store, with a product page that states the material, the dimensions, the socket and the protection rating. Compare those facts rather than the photos. At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked and customer service is reachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best brand of outdoor lighting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no best brand in the absolute: the right reference is the one whose dimensions, material and protection rating match your terrace. Look at the technical sheet, parts availability and customer service. 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