8 Best Rattan Lamp Shades [Buyer Guide]
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Having a DIY conservatory is great, as you automatically create a unique and beautiful space that is filled with light. Whether you want to use it to entertain guests, create a home office or a play area for kids, you have a lot of creative freedom when it comes to decorating it. Once you’ve got the basics out of the way such as conservatory blinds, conservatory rugs, blackout curtains for the conservatory and conservatory chairs; you can focus on the final touches like a rattan lamp shade. There are multiple options available to complement the rest of the furniture that you own. Whether it’s a rattan table lamp shade, or a rattan hanging lamp shade – you have so much to choose from. Rattan lampshades also look great if you have other rattan furniture items. They also add a touch of rustic beauty to any room, so that might be something you want to consider if you’re also buying other decorative accessories.
Finding the best rattan lamp shade can be difficult, because there are so many options to choose from. The paradox of choice is definitely something we all experience on a daily basis, and it’s important that if you are choosing multiple lampshades for your house that you have a think about what you’re looking for in terms of aesthetics and whether it’s in line with your budget. In this buyer guide, we review the 8 best rattan lamp shades, taking into account their design, size and other functionalities. If you’re still wanting more information after you’ve read the reviews – we’ve also included a summary of considerations and an FAQ section to answer some commonly asked questions. We’ve also linked some further reading at the end of this guide, too. So, if you’re wanting to learn everything there is to know about rattan lampshades, keep on reading!
Modern Rattan Basket Ceiling Pendant Light Shade
The Modern Rattan Basket Ceiling Pendant Light Shade is a modern design in a neutral, creamy colour that will add warmth and vibrance to any room. With an Orange/Yellow bulb you can emit a beautiful, warm colour to the room, or if you want to experiment with other colours you can, too. It’s woven from willow threads and has a natural, minimalistic feel.
Key Features:
Willow weaving
Modern design
Translucent style
Specification:
Brand
MiniSun
Colour
Natural
Dimensions
H 32cm x W 22cm
Material
Willow
Pros
Easy to put up
modern design will complement many types of homes
Cons
Check size so it works well in the room
Modern Natural Woven Rope Design Ceiling Pendant Light Shade
The Modern Natural Woven Rope Design Ceiling Pendant Light Shade is a small, natural looking lamp shade in a darker brown colour – perfect if you are going for a summery or boho look. It has a natural rope finish and in the evenings spreads a beautiful pattern across your ceiling due to the light pouring through the small gaps in the lamp shade. It creates a cosy feel overall.
Key Features:
Gaps in design create beautiful lighting effect
Brown rope woven in the design
Specification:
Brand
MiniSun
Colour
Brown
Dimensions
H 24cm x W 37cm x D 37cm
Material
Rope
Pros
Hangs from ceiling so doesn't take up a lot of space
Rope is durable, easy to clean and (if needed) cheap to repair
Cons
If you don't want a pattern of light on your ceiling this one is not for you
Rattan Globe Ball Style Ceiling Pendant Lampshade - Wicker Finish
The Rattan Globe Ball Style Ceiling Pendant is a beautiful avant-garde style pendant in a ball design with a lot of minuscule gaps that can manipulate the light in any room, whilst also still serving its purpose as a lamp shade. Simple to put up and easy to clean, this lamp shade works beautifully in modern decor houses and can be used in any room.
Key Features:
Round with avant garde style
Simple attachment for ceiling
Specification:
Brand
MiniSun
Colour
Cream
Dimensions
H 29cm x D 30cm
Pros
Easy to put up and maintain
Can add another dimension to each room as it scatters light across artistically
Cons
If you are looking for a lampshade that offers more shade and less light, this is not for you
Hand-Woven Pendant lamp Made of Bamboo
The Hand-Woven Pendant lamp is a beautiful lamp made of bamboo in a criss cross style. It offers a lot of pleasant natural light when using a light bulb and works well in multiple rooms as well as stairs, hallways and bathrooms. It’s incredibly low maintenance and overall an affordable ceiling lamp shade that does what it says on the tin.
Key Features:
Criss cross style
Pendant lamp shade
Specification:
Brand
SYXBB
Dimensions
Depends on size bought
Material
Rattan
Pros
Easy to maintain and clean
Can be used in multiple areas of the home due to its versatile design
Cons
If you have a lot of wicker/rattan in your house already - this may be too much for you
Pendant lamp Made of Bamboo
The Pendant lamp Made of Bamboo is a lovely design which is a blend between an oval and a tear drop, and it emulates the feeling of a warm gem hanging in the middl of a room. It can be used in hallways and bathrooms as a statement lamp shade, but overall is very versatile. It is easy to maintain and takes moments to put up.
Key Features:
Bamboo material
Oval and tear drop design combined
Specification:
Brand
SYXBB
Colour
Cream
Dimenisons
Depends on size chosen
Material
Bamboo
Pros
Can work in a number of spaces due to the versatility of the design
Simple to put up and maintain
Cons
If you're looking for a wider lamp shade this may not be for you
Modern Brown Wicker Rattan Style Tapered Ceiling Pendant Light Shade
The Modern Brown Wicker Rattan Style Tapered Ceiling Pendant Light Shade is a darker lamp shade with a basket style. The overall design is very dense with only small gaps between the wicker to allow light to peek through. This would work well in a room that you want less lighting/mood lighting for or would also work in a bedroom. It’s easy to put up and requires very little maintenance. Overall it’s a modern style lamp shade that would work in most spaces.
Key Features:
Dark colour and dense wicker design
Basket style
Specification:
Brand
MiniSun
Colour
Brown
Dimensions
H 19cm x D 31cm
Material
Wicker/rattan
Pros
Would work for rooms that require darker mood lighting, great for bedrooms
Simple to put up and requires very little maintenance
Cons
If you already have a lot of dark furniture then this may be too much for you
QAZQA Art Deco Rattan Hanging Lamp
The QAZQA Art Deco Rattan Hanging Lamp is a gorgeous, modern and bright design which features a blend of tightly woven rattan as well as two smaller gaps to give a different feel when brightening any room. The sphere style is chic and would work in hallways, living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms and conservatories very well. It requires very little maintenance and takes moments to put up. Overall a really cool and quirky design for a modern home.
Key Features:
Spherical modern woven design
Cream colour throughout
Pendant ceiling lampshade
Specification:
Brand
Qazqa
Colour
Cream
Dimensions
H 180cm x D 40cm
Material
Bamboo
Pros
Design is unique and would work really well in a modern home, regardless of whether it's a room or a hallway
Simple to put up and requires little maintenance as you can just wipe it clean
Cons
If you don't like sphere style lampshades then this won't be for you
Summary
We discuss some of the things to look out for when purchasing a rattan lamp shade. If you’re interested in more rattan furniture, we have guides on the following products
Maintenance
We talk about maintenance a lot on the Konservatory site, because it’s something that is crucial to think about when making any purchase. Luckily, rattan lampshades overall are very low maintenance as they require most of the time a quick wipe with a damp cloth, as the material is very durable. In some unique cases there may be a more complicated design, and you need to take that into consideration if low maintenance is your #1 priority. We recommend going for sphere or tear drop style lamp shades if you are looking for low maintenance, as anything with too many edges will take longer to clean. Consider adding a set of conservatory chairs to complete the design of the room.
Shape
The reason why shape is important is because if you have a smaller space the shape of any of your furniture will dictate how that room not only looks, but how it feels. If you’re looking for a lamp shade that is going to look elegant but not overpower a room, you may want to look at a tear drop style as it feels elegant and won’t look odd in a smaller room.
Colour
Picking a colour can be difficult, and we always recommend to devise a ‘colour palette’ of your home when picking any type of furniture. Make a note of the 4 main colours you see throughout your home and ensure that the lamp shade you’re purchasing will complement those colours, and it will look in tune with the rest of your home.
Flexibility
No – we don’t mean if you can bend it. What we mean by flexibility is if you could use that lamp shade throughout the whole home. If you’re looking to buy matching lamp shades to create a continuous flow of style throughout your home, it’s worth finding a design that would work in any room, hallway or space.
FAQ
Are rattan lamp shades fragile?
If they are tightly woven, then they shouldn’t feel or be fragile. A lot of rattan lamp shades will be made with varying material such as plastic and bamboo, which overall are very sturdy. The lamp shades that will be more fragile are the ones that have thinner or spaced out weaving, and you should be careful not to accidentally damage these.
Do the lamp shades come with electrical fittings?
Yes, they will come with the correct fittings but you will have to buy the light bulb yourself. There may be some designs that have less flexibility on fittings than others, so it’s important to check before you buy.
Can the lamp shades fit other pendants?
Some may be able to, but you must check before you buy what the dimensions are and whether it will fit bulbs that you already have.
Further Reading
If you would like to find out how to make your own DIY lampshade, we’ve done some further reading which is linked for you here. If you’d prefer a visual explanation, we’ve also found a video how-to for a rattan lampshade here too!