Hand-Woven Rattan Pendant Light with Adjustable Cord for Kitchen Islands

This woven rattan pendant light is for households furnishing a kitchen island, breakfast corner, or covered porch with natural texture rather than another metal shade. A hand-woven rattan shade wraps a standard E26 socket, so output reads warm and filtered instead of direct.

The cord adjusts to a maximum of 55 inches and the canopy mounts to flat or sloped ceilings, which covers most residential installs without an adapter. Mounting hardware ships in the box, and LIGHTEXP keeps the assembly to three steps: fix the base, attach the holder to the shade, then fit the bulb.

Specifications

Product Schema

Design Story

Rattan is used here for what it does to light rather than for its looks alone. An open weave lets part of the output pass straight through while the rest is caught by the strands, so the fixture lights the room and draws a soft pattern of shadows across the ceiling at the same time.

The lamp holder is aluminum rather than plastic, which matters directly above a 60W lamp: metal tolerates the heat at the socket and keeps its shape through years of on-off cycles. Hanging the woven shade from a cord instead of a rigid stem also keeps the fixture light enough for a standard ceiling box.

The canopy is cut to seat on both flat and sloped ceilings, so the same fixture works in a converted attic or a vaulted room without a separate adapter. Within the LIGHTEXP range this is the natural-material option — a woven counterweight to the metal and glass pendants in the same collection.

Where It Works Best

Kitchen island — texture above a plain run of cabinetry. A flat-front kitchen in white or pale green gains depth from one woven shade hung 30 to 34 inches above the counter, and the shadow pattern on the ceiling gives the room something that a solid metal shade cannot. Fit a warm-white LED around 2700K so the rattan itself reads honey-toned rather than grey. Two or three of these spaced evenly suit a 6 to 8 foot island. Island spacing and hanging heights are set out in the Lighting Design Guides.

Breakfast corner or reading nook — low, close light. Dropped to roughly 45 inches over a small round table, the weave sits at eye level for anyone seated, which turns the pendant into the room's focal object while it lights the tabletop. Linen cushions, a jute rug, and a few large-leaf plants are the natural pairing here, and the filtered light flatters all three. Because the shadow pattern is part of the effect, keep the bulb wattage moderate — a 40W-equivalent lamp gives enough light without flattening the weave.

Covered porch or entry — dry-location use. The rattan shade suits a porch or entry that stays dry, where the weave reads as outdoor furniture brought indoors; it carries no IP rating, so it belongs under a roof rather than exposed to weather. Hang one beside a bench or console with a woven basket below to repeat the material. Layout ideas for porch and entry lighting are collected in Design Inspiration & Ideas, and matching natural-texture fixtures for adjoining rooms are listed in the Full Lighting Collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does hanging this lantern involve?

Assembly runs in three steps: mount the canopy base to the ceiling junction box, connect the lamp holder to the woven shade, then screw in the bulb. A screwdriver and a pair of wire cutters cover the job, and the mounting hardware is included. The canopy fits both flat and sloped ceilings, so no adapter is normally needed.

Which bulb types are compatible, and does dimming work?

The E26 socket accepts LED, CFL, incandescent, and halogen lamps up to 60W at 110–130V; bulbs are sold separately. The fixture itself is not dimmable, but it dims normally when you fit dimmable bulbs and use a compatible wall dimmer, neither of which is included.

How do I judge whether the size suits my room?

The cord adjusts up to a maximum of 55 inches, which suits standard 8- to 10-foot ceilings and lets you set the shade anywhere from close over a table to nearly flush with the canopy. The shade width is not specified by the supplier, so plan the drop height rather than the footprint when you position it.

How should I clean a woven rattan shade?

Dust the weave with a soft brush or the brush attachment of a vacuum on low suction, working along the direction of the strands. Wipe the aluminum holder with a dry cloth once the bulb has cooled. Keep the fixture in a dry area and avoid wet cloths or cleaning sprays on the rattan, which can stain or warp the fibres.

How is it shipped, and when will it arrive?

Orders are processed within 3–5 business days and standard delivery takes 7–15 business days, shipped in protective foam-in-box packaging with tracking provided. The woven shade is cushioned separately from the holder and canopy so the strands are not crushed in transit.

What is the return policy, and what does the warranty cover?

Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging. The 24-month warranty covers structural components and the light module, which includes the canopy, cord, and lamp holder assembly.