Rope Lamps
Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.
Although often associated with nautical style, rope lamps offer timeless lighting that looks amazing in any setting. They can be used to break up some of the usual metal lighting that we see, and they have a natural, organic shape and feel. If you don’t have time to learn how to make a rope lamp from scratch like most DIYers, check out these amazing options.
Our Picks
Rope lamp base
You can’t go wrong with this table lamp for a touch of elegance and dimension. It’s anchored by a beautiful rope base and a beige empire fabric shade. It stands 19 inches tall with a rounded brown stand that makes it easy to place it on a flat surface.
Designer Advice:
This lamp is a fun conversation starter that you can easily tie into the rest of your color palette. It’s all about the positioning and how you put it in the space, though. It would definitely be at home as a bedside lamp, and having a pair of these on two nightstands in a modern space or a beach-themed room would be stunning.
Rope table lamp base
It doesn’t get more nautical than this unique table lamp with a rounded base weaved in natural rope. The classic flax drum shade perfectly compliments its rounded knot base and it is supported by a sturdy chrome structure.
Elegant rope lamp
Featuring a potbellied base wrapped in light brown woven rope, this lamp comes with a tapered fabric shade and a standard bulb base. The drum shade has got a natural stone color finish.
Accent rope lamp
Keep it casual with this one-of-a-kind decorative lamp. It’s got a manufactured wood base wrapped in rattan rope and a white linen empire shade. It operates on a rocker switch and has a height of 18 inches.
Designer Advice:
This is a beautiful, timeless piece that diffuses the light, so it never feels too bright. It’s an excellent example of how form meets function, and there are many different ways to style it. You can place it in the living room, bedroom next to a little lounge chair, etc. Pair it with a jute rug and a few jute baskets to pick up on its organic design.
Rope shade table lamp
Here we have a jug table lamp with a hand-woven rope shade. The ceramic base features a distressed finish that gives it a time-worn look and has a three-way switch. The whole lamp is 25 inches long from base to top.
Designer Advice:
This lamp gives the space an attractive nautical look, and it’s also a practical lighting fixture. You can use it in areas such as a bedroom or living room, and it would be gorgeous on the side of an end table. Consider incorporating it into a nautical-themed room or one with coastal or tropical elements.
Rope table lamps
With its unique rope-wrapped base, this striking lamp makes a subtle statement. It stands 26.5” tall and is supported by a chrome structure with a tapered white cotton shade. It works with a rotary socket switch.
