Rustic Rattan and Wood Sconce

Solid timber with a woven rattan face, set semi-embedded so the fixture sits almost flat against the wall. The rattan lets light through the gaps between the strands, which means the wall around it fills with a fine pattern rather than a single pool.

Handcrafted, so the weave tension and spacing differ slightly from piece to piece and no two throw exactly the same pattern. That variation is what separates real woven work from a moulded imitation, and it is most visible at night when the shadows are sharpest. Rattan darkens gently with age, taking on a deeper honey tone over a few years, and the timber behind it does the same.

The semi-embedded profile makes it useful where a projecting sconce would be in the way: a narrow hallway, the side of a bed, a dining wall behind chairs. Natural fibre holds moisture, so keep it out of a bathroom or an unheated room. Installation should be carried out by a competent person, with the circuit isolated at the consumer unit before work begins. Dust the weave with a soft brush rather than a cloth, which snags on the strands. A warm bulb suits it better than a cool one, which drains the colour from both the rattan and the timber.

• Product type: Wall sconce
• Materials: Solid timber with handwoven rattan
• Profile: Semi-embedded, sits close to the wall
• Effect: Patterned light and shadow across the wall
• Note: Weave varies slightly between pieces
• Use: Bedrooms, hallways, dining spaces
• Avoid: Bathrooms and damp rooms
• Installation: To be fitted by a competent person; isolate the circuit before work
• In the box: 1 x wall sconce, fixings