Hand-Woven Rattan Plug-In Pendant on a 14.8-Foot Cord

The woven rattan plug-in pendant is a hanging light for renters and homeowners who want warm, textured light in a bedroom, hallway, or dining corner without a ceiling box or an electrician. The shade is hand-woven rattan, and the cord above it is wrapped in the same material, so the whole run reads as one object rather than a shade on a cable.

It hangs from a simple hook and plugs into any outlet, with 14.8 feet of cord and the on/off switch set 3.1 feet from the plug so it falls within reach of a chair or a bed. Because the weave is open, light escapes along the sides as well as below, laying the pattern of the weave across the ceiling and the wall behind it.

Specifications

Product Schema

Design Story

Rattan shades grew out of a practical constraint: the material is worked by hand, it is light enough to hang from a single hook, and it softens a bare lamp better than almost anything else of the same weight.

The weave is the point of the fixture. Where a fabric shade hides the lamp and converts it into a flat glow, an open rattan weave lets a controlled amount of light pass straight through, so the fitting lights the room and gives it texture at the same time. Wrapping the cord in rattan instead of leaving a plastic cable is an unusual decision; in a swag installation the cord is on show for its entire length, and a black plastic line beneath a woven shade cuts the object in half.

Assembly is a matter of tightening the base, the shade, and the bulb clockwise, which means the shade comes off for cleaning without tools. LIGHTEXP puts the switch 3.1 feet from the plug, which lands at hand height once the cord runs down to an outlet near the floor, and keeps the E26/E27 socket standard so incandescent, LED, CFL, and halogen bulbs all fit.

Where It Works Best

Hallway or entry, no ceiling box needed. A corridor is the hardest place to add light in a rental, and this is where the plug-in format pays off: one hook in the ceiling, the cord run along the cornice to the nearest outlet, and a dark passage has a warm source at eye level. Hang it clear of the swing of any door and above head height in the centre of the run. With a jute runner and a console table below, the woven shade reads as part of the furnishing. The Lighting Design Guides cover corridor placement and spacing.

Bedroom, low and warm. Over a bedside table, the woven shade replaces a lamp with something that leaves the surface clear, and the open weave keeps the light from feeling enclosed at close range. Set the drop so the shade sits 50 to 55 inches above the mattress, choose a bulb near 2700K, and let the pattern fall on the wall behind the headboard. Cotton bedding and a cane or pale timber headboard sit naturally beside it. The Design Inspiration & Ideas section shows woven pendants in bedrooms of several sizes.

Kitchenette, laundry, or dining corner. Small utility rooms are usually lit by a single cold ceiling panel, and a woven pendant on a hook is a change that needs no tradesperson; over a bistro table it does the same job for atmosphere. Keep the fixture away from steam and direct water, since the rating for wet areas is not specified. If you are fitting several small rooms at once, the Full Lighting Collection lists coordinating rattan pieces. Check the outlet distance before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does installation involve, and are tools required?

Very little. Tighten the base, the shade, and the bulb clockwise, hang the fixture on a ceiling hook, and plug it into a standard outlet; no wiring and no ceiling junction box are involved. The only tool normally needed is a screwdriver or drill for the hook itself. If your ceiling is plasterboard, use a proper anchor rated for the load rather than screwing into the board alone.

What bulb does it use, and is it dimmable?

The socket accepts E26 or E27 medium-base bulbs and works with incandescent, LED, CFL, and halogen types; the bulb is not included, so brightness and colour temperature are yours to choose. This model has an on/off switch on the cord and no dimmer, so there is no dimmer compatibility to work out. A warm white LED will keep the rattan reading golden rather than grey.

How long is the cord, and how do I set the height?

The cord is 14.8 feet, which is long enough to hang at a normal height and still run along the ceiling and down a wall to an outlet in most rooms. The switch sits 3.1 feet from the plug, so it ends up around hand height rather than at the floor. Shade dimensions and fixture weight are not specified, so choose a hook position with clearance around the shade and route the cord so it does not cross a walkway.

How do I clean and care for a woven rattan shade?

Dust is what gathers in an open weave, so use a soft brush attachment at low suction or a dry cloth, following the direction of the strands. Avoid soaking the rattan, since natural fibre can swell, warp, and water-stain; for a mark, use a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. Keep the fixture out of humid rooms to prevent the fibre from loosening over time.

How long does delivery take, and how is it packed?

Orders are processed within 3–5 business days, and standard delivery takes 7–15 business days. The pendant ships in protective foam-in-box packaging with tracking provided, with the shade cushioned separately from the coiled rattan cord so nothing crushes the weave in transit.

What are the return and warranty terms?

Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging, so keep the carton until the fixture is hung and you are happy with the drop. The 24-month warranty covers structural components and the light module, including the shade, socket, cord, and in-line switch; the bulb you supply is a separate purchase and is not covered.