Bamboo and Hemp Rope 6-Light Chandelier

Six bulbs suspended from a bamboo and hemp rope frame, 80 cm across. The frame is the design: rather than a shade over the lamps, the rope and bamboo form an open structure that the bulbs hang within, so the fitting is a piece of visible construction rather than a covering.

Eighty centimetres is a generous diameter, and with six lights spread across it the fitting covers a full dining table or a kitchen island properly, lighting it from end to end rather than leaving the ends in shadow. Because there is nothing enclosing the bulbs, the choice of lamp matters more than usual: filament-style bulbs suit the rustic frame and become part of the design, while frosted ones are more comfortable if the fitting hangs low over seating. The bamboo and hemp together give a warmth and texture that a metal frame of the same shape could not, and the piece sits naturally in a country kitchen, a barn conversion or a modern room that needs softening.

Bamboo and hemp are natural materials, so colour and texture vary between pieces. Bulbs are not included; use bulbs that run cool and keep them clear of the rope and bamboo. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician, and the ceiling fixing must be rated for the full weight and span of the fitting.

• Frame: open bamboo and hemp rope structure, 80 cm across
• Lights: six, suspended within the frame
• Best for: dining tables, kitchen islands, country kitchens, living rooms
• Bulbs: not included, filament-style suits the frame
• Style: rustic country, natural, vintage
• Note: natural materials, colour and texture vary between pieces