Rattan Table Lamp Black UK Plug

Light slips through the open weave and lands in a pattern, giving a sideboard, bedside table or quiet corner a softer mood. This black rattan table lamp is made for ambient accent lighting, where texture matters as much as illumination. Its woven form brings a calm, natural note to modern, boho, rustic and vintage interiors.

Dappled light through black rattan

• The open lattice lets light pass in broken lines, casting a shadow pattern around the lamp rather than a flat glow.
• The black finish gives the natural weave a more graphic, grounded look.
• Its rounded body and narrow neck feel sculptural even when the lamp is switched off.
• Small raised feet lift the woven form lightly from the surface beneath it.
• Use it as a rattan bedside lamp, a hallway accent light or a softer layer beside stronger room lighting.

Natural weave and quiet variation

Rattan is a climbing palm widely used in Southeast Asian furniture and lighting, valued for its strength, flexibility and organic texture. Here, the wide open braid creates the lamp’s character, with small natural differences in the pattern from piece to piece.

A sculptural black silhouette

The shape sits somewhere between a lantern and a woven vessel, with a fuller base tapering into a narrower top. The visible criss-cross structure keeps it airy, so it adds presence without feeling heavy on a table.

How to place and care for it

Place it where you want atmosphere rather than focused task light. A console table, bedroom corner or low shelf will make the most of the shadow play.

Keep rattan away from damp areas and wipe the weave gently with a dry, soft cloth. Let the lamp cool before cleaning or moving it after use.

Rattan in slow interiors

Rattan lighting has moved in and out of favour for decades, from relaxed 1970s homes to today’s slower, more textural interiors. Its appeal is simple: woven natural fibre changes the way a room feels. Instead of hiding the shade, the weave becomes part of the light itself, making pattern, shadow and material visible. In Indonesian craft traditions, woven objects are everyday and functional, but they also carry a sense of patience and repetition that suits a quieter home.

Size and technical details

• Height: 39 cm
• Length: 24 cm
• Weight: 1121 g
• Origin: Indonesia
• Finish: black woven rattan
• Plug: UK type plug
• Bulb: included

A gift for a softer room

It makes a thoughtful housewarming gift, especially for someone building a calm bedroom, reading corner or warm evening living space. The woven black form feels distinctive without being difficult to place.

Common questions

Is this lamp for bright reading light?
It is best used as ambient or accent lighting. The woven shade is designed to scatter light and create pattern, rather than give a strong focused beam.

Will every lamp look exactly the same?
No. The rattan pattern can vary slightly, which is part of the natural character of woven pieces.

Can I use it in a bathroom?
It is better kept in dry indoor spaces. Rattan and electrical fittings should not be placed where they may be exposed to moisture.