Boho Wall Sconces

Boho Wall Sconces: Woven Texture and Dappled, Sun-Soft Light

Boho style is a collection of things that feel good: woven baskets, warm wood, plants and a lot of texture. Boho wall sconces add the lighting layer to that mix. A rattan shade throws a pattern of small shadows on the wall, a bamboo cage glows like a lantern, and a braid of hemp rope brings in the beach-house calm that many people want at the end of a day.

This collection is all natural fibers: 24 designs, with rattan in 15 of them, bamboo in 12, wood in 12 and rope in 6. A handful use glass or brass for contrast. If your idea of boho decor is relaxed and layered, this is where to start.

How Woven Shades Change the Light

A solid shade gives a flat circle of light. A woven one does the opposite. It breaks the beam into hundreds of small points, so the light feels soft and the walls come alive with pattern. At night, the effect is almost like being under a tree. In the daytime, the sconce acts as a piece of sculpture.

For ideas on mixing natural fibers across rooms, our guide on how to style rattan lights in every room shows what pairs well. You can also browse rattan and bamboo wall sconces for the full range of woven pieces.

Shapes You Will Find

• Lanterns: the Bamboo Rattan Lantern and the Woven Bamboo Globe, with an airy cage.
• Rope: the Bamboo and Hemp Rope and the Braided Hemp Rope Bedside designs.
• Swan necks and small accents: the Boho Rattan Swan Neck and the Mini Woven Rattan sconce.
• Plug-in: the Woven Rattan Plug-In Wall Sconce, for walls without a junction box.

Many of these also fit other tastes. Vintage wall sconces share the warm materials, and farmhouse sconces bring in more iron and linen.

Best Rooms for Boho Sconces

Living rooms (22 designs) and bedrooms (20) are the heart of the collection. Over a bed, a pair of woven sconces replaces nightstand lamps, and leaves room for books and a plant. In a living room, hang them beside a sofa, or above a rattan console. An entryway sconce, one of five listed for that space, makes a warm first impression.

Hang boho sconces with the center 60 to 66 inches from the floor, and beside a bed keep the lower edge a few inches above shoulder height when you sit up. Our guide to mounting heights covers other rooms.

Bulbs and Heat

Nineteen of the 24 designs take an E26 base, one takes an E12 and one has an integrated LED. For natural fibers, an LED bulb is the sensible choice: it runs cool, so the weave stays safe, and it lasts for years. A warm color of 2200 to 2700 K brings out the golden tones of rattan. None of the collection is listed as dimmable.

Mixing Boho With Other Styles

Boho layers well, but it needs a bit of contrast so that the room does not turn into a pile of beige. Add a dark note, like a black frame or an iron stand, and the woven pieces will pop. For a sharper contrast, try modern wall sconces in another corner of the home. Add boho pendant lights in a matching fiber and the room will feel planned.

Hardwired and Plug-In

Twenty-three sconces are hardwired and one plugs in. For the hardwired ones, turn off the breaker, test, and attach to a junction box. Ask a licensed electrician when a new box is needed. The steps for replacing an old fixture are in how to replace a light fixture safely.

Care for Natural Fibers

Dust rattan and bamboo with a soft brush every few weeks, since woven shades hold on to dust. Keep them away from steam and splashes, so no bathrooms or kitchen stoves. If a strand lifts, press it back and leave it to dry. Wood can be wiped with a dry cloth, and rope brushed with a clean, soft brush.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Using a hot incandescent bulb close to a fiber shade.
• Placing woven fixtures in a damp bathroom.
• Adding too many textures at once and losing the focus.

FAQ: Boho Wall Sconces

What is a boho wall sconce?

A boho wall sconce is a wall light made from natural, textured materials such as rattan, bamboo, wood and hemp rope. Its woven shade scatters light into soft patterns and gives a room a relaxed, collected feel.

What materials are used in boho sconces?

Rattan leads our collection with 15 designs, followed by bamboo (12), wood (12) and rope (6), with a few in glass, brass and wicker.

Where should I hang boho wall sconces?

Living rooms (22 designs) and bedrooms (20) are the top choices. Entryways, dining rooms and hallways also suit them, and a pair over a bed replaces bedside lamps.

What bulb should I use in a woven sconce?

Most of ours (19 of 24) take a standard E26 base. Use a warm bulb at 2200 to 2700 K, and an LED rather than a hot incandescent, so the fibers stay cool.

Can I get a plug-in boho sconce?

Yes. The Woven Rattan Plug-In Wall Sconce needs no wiring, which suits renters. The other 23 are hardwired.

How do I clean rattan and bamboo sconces?

Switch off the power, let the fixture cool and dust it with a soft brush or a vacuum on a low setting. Avoid water, which can loosen the weave.

Explore More Wall Sconces

Browse by room with bedroom wall sconces and living room wall sconces, or look at wood wall sconces for more warm material. The whole wall sconce catalog covers every style.

Natural Light for Easy Evenings

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