The Designer’s Guide to Rattan Table Lamps in an Art Deco Home Office
Rattan and Art Deco might sound like an unlikely pairing, yet the two share a history and complement each other beautifully in a home office. Deco interiors lean on polished walnut, brass, lacquer and glass, and a woven lamp softens those hard surfaces with welcome warmth and texture. In this guide, we explain which rattan shapes suit the style best, including scalloped, fan, stepped, globe and fluted designs, and why a tight, regular weave looks more refined than a loose, rustic one. We look at natural and darker tones and show how walnut, brass, reeded glass and velvet help a rattan lamp feel at home. Because a study is a working room, we also explain how to layer ambient, accent and task lighting, where to place the lamp on a desk or cabinet, and how it can improve your background on video calls. We finish with common mistakes to avoid when styling....
