To create a mid century modern conservatory with rattan floor lamps, combine low, clean lined furniture in warm woods such as teak and walnut with one or two rattan lamps that have sculptural shapes: domes, globes, cones or tripods. Keep the palette earthy, mustard, olive, rust and cream, add plenty of plants, and use warm bulbs so the woven shades cast patterned light across the glass at dusk. The rattan softens the geometry of the furniture, and the conservatory becomes a room you use in the evening, not only on sunny afternoons.<\/p>\n
Conservatories are a fixture in many British homes, but they are often treated as an afterthought, furnished with whatever is left over from other rooms. A clear design direction transforms them. Mid century modern is a natural fit, as the style has always celebrated indoor and outdoor connection, natural materials and light. A woven design from our modern floor lamps UK sale<\/a> range can be the piece that pulls the whole scheme together.<\/p>\n Rattan and cane were widely used in mid twentieth century furniture and lighting, especially in relaxed garden rooms, sun rooms and holiday homes. Designers of the period liked natural materials that felt light and informal alongside the more formal lines of teak sideboards and moulded chairs.<\/p>\n In a conservatory, rattan has a further advantage. It is visually light, so it does not block views to the garden, and it filters light beautifully. In the day it looks crafted and textural; at night a rattan shade throws a soft pattern across glass, walls and floor.<\/p>\n Before thinking about lamps, look at the conservatory itself. Most UK conservatories have white uPVC or timber frames, a dwarf wall, tiled or laminate floors and either a glass or a solid roof.<\/p>\n Mid century lighting is defined by shape. Look for lamps with a clear, simple silhouette.<\/p>\n A wide rattan dome on a slim stem is one of the most recognisable mid century forms. It directs light downward, making it well suited to placing beside a lounge chair.<\/p>\n Spherical rattan shades scatter light in all directions. They are lovely as ambient lights and create dramatic patterns on glass walls after dark.<\/p>\n Three splayed legs in wood or rattan with a woven shade feel distinctly of the period. They are stable on hard floors and add a sculptural note.<\/p>\n A curved arm reaching over a sofa makes a strong statement in a larger conservatory. Check the reach and height carefully, as arc lamps need generous space.<\/p>\n Most conservatories suit one main floor lamp and perhaps a second smaller one. More than that can feel cluttered in a room whose walls are mostly glass.<\/p>\n Conservatories behave differently after dark. Glass reflects light back into the room, which can be lovely or uncomfortable depending on how you light it. A bright central ceiling light often creates harsh reflections and makes the room feel like a goldfish bowl. Lower, softer lamps are much kinder.<\/p>\n Rattan shades help because they diffuse the bulb and break up reflections. Use warm white LED bulbs around 2700K, and consider dimmable bulbs so you can turn the glow right down on summer evenings. The same thinking applies across all the fittings in our modern lighting UK<\/a> collection when you plan a room with so much glass.<\/p>\n Place lamps so the shade sits below eye level when you are seated. That way, you see the pattern of light rather than the bulb, and reflections in the glass stay soft.<\/p>\n The furniture establishes mid century character; the lamps complete it.<\/p>\n A comfortable lounge chair beside a rattan dome lamp is the simplest version of the scheme, and it works even in a small lean to conservatory. Our lounge chairs UK sale<\/a> include designs with the low, relaxed lines the style calls for. Add a small table on the other side, and our modern side tables UK<\/a> include round wooden designs that suit the period well.<\/p>\n Mid century colour palettes were warm and earthy, often with a single brighter accent. In a conservatory, take your cue from the garden.<\/p>\n Keep textiles away from the strongest sunlight or choose fabrics that resist fading, as conservatories can be harsh on colour. Rotating cushions now and then evens out any change.<\/p>\n Plants were an essential part of mid century interiors, and a conservatory gives them the light they need. Large leafed plants such as rubber plants, monsteras and fiddle leaf figs echo the strong shapes of the period. Trailing plants on a shelf soften the glass edges.<\/p>\n Group plants near the lamps so the woven shades cast patterned shadows across the leaves at night. It is a simple effect, but it gives the room real atmosphere.<\/p>\n Keep watering cans and misting bottles away from the lamps and their cables, and make sure saucers are in place so water never reaches the lamp base.<\/p>\n Conservatories can be warm in summer and cool in winter, which affects natural materials.<\/p>\n Dust rattan shades regularly with a soft brush. A lightly damp cloth will deal with marks, followed by a dry cloth straight away.<\/p>\n Mid century lighting design has a long story behind it, and understanding it can help you choose shapes that feel authentic rather than themed. Our brief history of floor lamp design in UK homes<\/a> traces how standard lamps evolved into the sculptural designs of the period.<\/p>\n You do not need to collect originals to get the look. A mix of new pieces with period inspired shapes, perhaps with one vintage find such as a record cabinet or a ceramic vase, gives the conservatory character without feeling like a museum.<\/p>\n One lounge chair, a small side table, a rattan dome floor lamp and a few plants. Keep the opposite side clear to preserve the sense of space.<\/p>\n A compact sofa facing the garden, a lounge chair at an angle, a rattan floor lamp between them and a low table in the centre on a rug. Add a second smaller lamp or a globe on the far side.<\/p>\n Create two zones: a seating area with sofa, chairs and floor lamp, and a dining or reading area with its own lamp. Use a consistent rattan finish to connect them.<\/p>\n A mid century modern conservatory pairs warm woods, simple shapes and earthy colour with the soft texture of rattan. One or two rattan floor lamps, chosen for their sculptural silhouettes and fitted with warm bulbs, turn the room into a place you will use after dark as much as in the day. Discover lighting, seating and tables for every room at Furniture in Fashion<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes, provided the room is well ventilated and the lamp is protected from long periods of strong direct sun. Blinds and regular dusting help rattan last well in a conservatory.<\/p>\n Dome and mushroom shades on slim stems, globe shades and tripod bases are the most characteristic. Choose a simple, clean silhouette rather than an ornate design.<\/p>\n Use low, shaded lamps instead of a bright ceiling light, choose warm dimmable bulbs and keep shades below eye level when seated. Blinds drawn after dark also help.<\/p>\n Warm neutrals and natural wood as a base, with accents of mustard, olive, rust, burnt orange or teal. Taking cues from the garden keeps the scheme feeling natural.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many British conservatories are furnished with whatever is left over from other rooms, which is a shame, because they suit a clear design direction beautifully. 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Start with the shell<\/h3>\n
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Choosing the right rattan floor lamp<\/h3>\n
Dome and mushroom shades<\/h3>\n
Globe shades<\/h3>\n
Tripod lamps<\/h3>\n
Arc lamps<\/h3>\n
Thinking about light in a glass room<\/h3>\n
Furniture that defines the look<\/h3>\n
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Colour and textiles<\/h3>\n
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Plants are part of the design<\/h3>\n
Managing heat, cold and sunlight<\/h3>\n
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Bringing the period into focus<\/h3>\n
Layouts that work<\/h3>\n
Small lean to conservatory<\/h3>\n
Medium square or Victorian style conservatory<\/h3>\n
Large orangery style room<\/h3>\n
A room for every season<\/h3>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n
Are rattan floor lamps suitable for a conservatory?<\/h3>\n
Which rattan lamp shape looks most mid century modern?<\/h3>\n
How do I stop reflections in conservatory glass at night?<\/h3>\n
What colours suit a mid century modern conservatory?<\/h3>\n