Pair of Mediterranean Rattan Pendant Lights with Red Fabric Core, Southern Europe 1970s

A matching pair of hanging pendant lights from the 1970s in the classic Mediterranean craft style — on the outside, a slightly conical drum basket made of hand-woven rattan, and on the inside, a cylindrical fabric shade in a vibrant signal red that shines through the open rattan slats, giving the light its warm, colored hue. The shades are attached to a black bakelite socket with a textile-covered cable and a black cylindrical canopy, a design that was common in Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Southern France) in the 1970s and today adds the perfect Riviera touch to kitchen islands, dining tables, and bars.

Each shade measures 25 cm in diameter and 18 cm in height; the total hanging length, including the canopy and cable, is approximately 90 cm and can be adjusted to the ceiling height by shortening the textile cable. The condition is good, with an even, honey-colored rattan patina and intact, color-fresh inner shades; the electrics have been checked and are functional, recommended for final connection by a qualified professional.