Culmo Wall Sconce

Culmo — Wall Sconce

Designed by Bill Parry for Rattanology

The Culmo takes its name from the culm — the bamboo stem that grows between nodes, silent and purposeful. Where others sand the nodes away, we build around them. Each one is a fingerprint of the plant’s growth: where it bent, how it reached, what it became.

Details

• Bamboo node detailing — the natural joints of the bamboo are celebrated, not concealed; each piece its own distinct character
• Downward ambient lighting — a warm, focused glow that pools against the wall and creates quiet atmosphere
• Mid-century modern silhouette — a timeless form that sits equally well in contemporary and classic interiors
• Hardwired installation — clean, cable-free finish for a considered wall presentation
• E12/E14 fitting — compatible with a wide range of decorative bulbs

Specifications

Material: Bamboo
Fitting: E12/E14
Installation: Hardwired
Height: 21.8 cm / 8.6 in
Width: 25.9 cm / 10.2 in
Depth: 7.9 cm / 3.1 in
Recommended Bulb: E14 LED, 2700K Warm White
Origin: Handcrafted in the Philippines

The Making

Each Culmo is handcrafted in the Philippines — the bamboo selected for the quality and character of its nodes, shaped and finished by hand. Every node left intact. A deliberate choice that makes each sconce unrepeatable. Each piece ships with a handwritten Certificate of Making.

Rattanology is a UK design studio based in Oxford, partnering with master craftspeople around the world to create premium rattan lighting and furniture with intention and integrity.