Rattan Pendant Lights & Lampshades

Handwoven rattan pendant lights and lampshades for the rooms our prints hang in. Ball, bell, drum, cone and droplet shades, long sock and pendulum shapes for double-volume spaces, a tiered raffia statement shade and two woven floor lamps. Each one is shown in a real room so you can judge the scale before you order.

Open-weave cane lets light through in soft broken patterns, which is why these shades work so well over a dining table, a kitchen island or in a stairwell. Every piece is handmade, so the weave varies slightly from shade to shade.

Choosing a rattan pendant light

Start with the room, not the shade. Over a dining table, a single wide shade such as the ball, drum or double gong gives a pool of light and a clear focal point; hang it low enough that the weave reads from a seated position. A kitchen island usually suits two or three smaller shades in a row, such as the bell or droplet. Stairwells and double-volume rooms can carry the long shapes: the sock, pendulum and terraced raffia shades all have the height to fill a tall space without looking lost.

Think about the pattern the shade throws. A tight weave gives a softer, more even glow; an open diamond or lattice weave throws stronger shadow patterns across walls and ceiling. In a calm room of limewashed walls, linen and pale oak, those shadows do much of the decorating on their own.

Rattan lighting with wall art

A woven shade adds texture overhead, so keep the walls quieter. Pale, loose artwork such as our neutral abstract prints sits well under natural cane, and a single larger print usually works better than a busy gallery wall in the same sightline.

Questions about rattan lampshades

Are rattan lamp shades still in style?

Natural-fibre lighting has moved past being a trend piece. It works because it softens a room built from hard surfaces such as stone, tile and plaster. Simple shapes in natural colours date far more slowly than novelty shades.

Where can I buy rattan lampshades in South Africa?

Every shade on this page is available to order online from Stone & Gray and is delivered across South Africa. Each product page lists the measurements, so you can check the scale against your table or ceiling height first.

What is the latest trend in pendant lighting?

Oversized, sculptural shades in natural materials, hung singly as a focal point or grouped at different heights. Tall shapes such as the sock and pendulum shades, and layered fringed shades such as the terraced raffia pendant, all follow that direction.

Can I use a rattan shade on a floor lamp or table lamp?

The shades on this page are pendant shades, made to hang from the ceiling. For a standing light, look at our two woven rattan floor lamps, which come in 1 m and 1.5 m heights.