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The Designer’s Guide to Rattan Table Lamps in an Art Deco Home Office
November 7, 2026

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....

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Rattan vs Chrome Table Lamps: Style and Practicality Compared
November 7, 2026

Rattan vs Chrome Table Lamps: Style and Practicality Compared

Rattan and chrome table lamps are both popular in UK homes, but they create very different moods and behave differently day to day. This comparison explains the character of each material: rattan with its woven texture, warmth and relaxed, natural feel, and chrome with its crisp, reflective finish and contemporary polish. We compare them on style, light quality, durability and cleaning, explaining why a rattan shade casts soft, patterned light that suits mood lighting while a chrome base with a pale fabric shade is the more practical choice for reading. A room by room table shows where each works best, from living rooms and bedrooms to home offices, hallways and conservatories. You will also find advice on pairing each lamp with furniture, mixing rattan and chrome in the same room, safety checks for natural fibres and LED bulbs, and a clear verdict on when to choose each. A short FAQ answers the questions we hear most often....

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How to Mix Brass and Rattan Table Lamps in One Scheme
November 6, 2026

How to Mix Brass and Rattan Table Lamps in One Scheme

Brass and rattan might seem like opposites, one polished and formal, the other woven and relaxed, but they share a warm golden undertone that makes them natural partners. The trick to mixing brass and rattan table lamps in one scheme is to give each material a clear role, repeat both at least twice around the room and connect them through a shared palette of warm neutrals. In this guide we explain why the pairing works, how to decide which lamp goes where, how to balance shine against texture so neither dominates, and how to choose shades and bulbs that make both materials glow. We also look at the furniture and accessories that tie brass and rattan together, from oak sideboards to linen cushions, and how to adapt the idea for smaller UK living rooms, bedrooms and open plan spaces. The result is a room that feels collected and considered rather than matched straight from a showroom....

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How to Choose the Right Rattan Table Lamps for Your Dining Room
November 6, 2026

How to Choose the Right Rattan Table Lamps for Your Dining Room

Choosing rattan table lamps for a dining room comes down to a few practical decisions: where the lamp will sit, how tall it needs to be, which weave suits the mood you want and which bulb will flatter both the rattan and the food on your table. In most UK homes the lamp lives on a sideboard, console or windowsill rather than the dining table, adding a soft second layer of light beneath the pendant. This guide explains how to judge scale so the bulb stays hidden from seated guests, how open and tight weaves change the light, and why warm white bulbs bring out the honey tones of natural rattan. We also look at pairing woven lamps with wooden, glass and gloss furniture, styling a sideboard around a lamp, keeping cables safe and tidy, and caring for natural fibres so your lamp keeps its colour and character for years in a busy family dining room....

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