Inspiration

The Raphia came out of a stack of lampshade samples left sitting on a workbench, largest at the bottom, each one a step narrower than the last. Read as a single object the stack had a rhythm no one shade could hold, so it was kept: three or five fabric drums stepping inward, threaded on a turned wood rod that runs the full height. Light leaves each tier at a different diameter, which is why the glow layers instead of arriving all at once.

Key Features

Tiered Fabric Drum Shades

Fabric drums of stepping diameter on a metal frame, threaded on a turned wood rod, so the light arrives in layers rather than one flat wash.

Plug-In Swag, No Wiring

Hangs from a ceiling hook on a 177″ cord with an inline on/off switch and a standard plug — it reaches spots a junction box doesn't.

Three or Five Heads

Two widths in Beige or Green, with bulbs included for every socket — three for the smaller size, five for the larger.

Size & Fit

Configuration	Dimensions	Best For
3 Heads	Ø 17.7″ × H 11″ (45 × 28 cm)	Bedroom, entryway, reading corner, four-seat table
5 Heads	Ø 22.8″ × H 14.1″ (58 × 36 cm)	Six-seat dining table, living room, larger open space

Specifications

Fixture Type

Plug-in swag pendant · tiered drum shade · three or five heads

Materials & Finish

Metal frame, tiered fabric drum shades, turned wood centre rod · Beige (oatmeal throughout) or Green (green top tier over cream lower tiers)

Light Source

3 × E26 or E27 (3-head) or 5 × E26 or E27 (5-head) medium screw sockets · warm white 3000K bulbs included for every socket

Cord & Switch

177″ / 450 cm cord · standard plug · inline on/off switch on the cord

Mounting

Plug-in swag from a ceiling hook — hook not included, use one rated for the fixture weight · no hardwiring or junction box required

Hanging Height

Bottom of the shade 30–36″ / 76–91 cm above a dining table

Power

Plugs into a standard wall outlet · AC 110–240V

Rating

Indoor dry locations only

Care

Dust the fabric tiers with a soft brush; wipe wood and metal with a soft dry cloth. Avoid moisture and harsh cleaners.

Certified

North America · Australia · Europe · Middle East

Design Style

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Japandi Transitional

FAQ

What kind of hook do I need, and how do I run the cord?

Use a ceiling hook rated well above the fixture weight and fixed into a joist or a proper hollow-ceiling anchor — a drywall-only hook will pull out. Set the first hook where you want the shade to hang, then use a second hook near the wall to turn the cord and take the strain off the run. From there the cord drops to the outlet, and excess can be looped behind furniture rather than cut.

Three heads or five?

Go by the surface below and the light you need. The 3-head suits a bedroom, entry, reading corner, or four-seat table; the 5-head is nearly 5″ wider and taller, with two more sockets, so it holds a six-seat dining table or a living room where this is the main fixture. In a small room the 5-head reads heavy.

Can the cord be shortened?

The 177″ cord is meant to be swagged rather than cut — it's long so the fixture can hang well away from the outlet. Take up the slack with hooks or a cord clip, or coil the excess behind a bookshelf or sofa. Cutting and re-terminating the plug end is electrician work and isn't covered by warranty.

Downloads

Technical reference for the Raphia Plug-In Pendant Light. Need a doc that's not listed? Email info@docos.us.

Spec Sheet

Both sizes · PDF

Setup Guide

Hook & swag setup · PDF

Downloads

PDFSpec sheetDownload

Need a different document? Email info@docos.us — we reply within 1 business day.

Shipping & returns

Free door-to-door shippingU.S., Europe & UAE. Other countries see a rate at checkout.

Dispatched in 2–4 business daysTracking by email · sea freight + UPS final mile, 4–6 weeks · expedited air 1–3 weeks.

30-day returnsUninstalled, original packaging · RMA from info@docos.us first · report damage within 72 h with photos.

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Plug-In Lighting Series

Beautiful light.No electrician required.

Our complete plug-in collection—pendants and wall sconces—designed for renters, dorms, and anyone whose dream home wasn't built with the lights in the right place. Hang it. Plug it in. Done in five minutes.

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Brooklyn Rental Plug-in pendant in apartment

5 min Setup
From box to glow

2 styles Pendants
& Wall sconces

$0 Electrician
Required

100% Renter
Friendly

Two Forms · One Idea

Choose the way
your room asks for.

Hang it from above, mount it on the wall—both versions plug into any standard outlet, both install in five minutes, both work in any rental. Pick the geometry that fits your space.

Type 01 Pendant Plug-in pendant lamp

The Plug-In Pendant.

Hangs from the ceiling on a 1.8-meter cord. Drape, swag, or drop straight down—then plug into any wall outlet. Perfect over beds, dining tables, reading chairs, or kitchen islands.

Cord1.8 m

MountCeiling hook

Best forAbove surfaces

Setup5 min

Type 02 Sconce Plug-in wall sconce

The Plug-In Wall Sconce.

Mounts directly to any wall with the included adhesive plate or removable hook—no drilling, no electrician. Perfect beside beds, sofas, hallways, or stairwells where overhead lighting won't reach.

Cord2.0 m

MountAdhesive plate

Best forBeside surfaces

Setup5 min

— The Idea

Most lighting needs permission slips, electricians, and a landlord's blessing.
That's not lighting—that's bureaucracy.

The plug-in series exists because beautiful light shouldn't depend on whether your apartment came with the right ceiling box—or whether you own the apartment at all. Every pendant and sconce in the line plugs straight into any outlet.

The Diagnosis

Why traditional fixtures fail real homes.

Three blockers we see across thousands of customer messages—and the reason this whole series exists. Pendants and sconces, both designed to skip every one of these.

The lease says no.

Most rental agreements forbid permanent fixture changes—no drilling, no rewiring, nothing that risks your security deposit.

~100%of renters affected

The wiring is in the wrong spot.

Your overhead box hangs above a doorway. Your wall has no junction box at all. Light never lands where you actually need it.

~74%of apartments

iii

Hiring help feels excessive.

Hundreds of dollars and a half-day appointment, just to add one fixture to one room. The math rarely makes sense.

$240+avg quote

The Solution

Designed to just work,
wherever you live.

Every pendant and every sconce in the series ships with everything you need to skip the electrician—and nothing you don't.

— i

Renter-friendly by design

No drilling, no rewiring. Every component comes off cleanly when you move out.

— ii

Extra-long cord (1.8m / 2.0m)

Fabric-wrapped, drape-able. Reach almost any spot from any wall outlet.

— iii

Tool-free install kit

Ceiling hooks, adhesive plates, removable mounts—all included. No drill, no studs to find.

— iv

Inline switch + dimmable

Click on, click off. Works with smart bulbs, warm-dim LEDs, and standard incandescent.

Wall Sconce · Bedside Plug-in wall sconce beside bed

Cord Freedom

Cords as long as
your imagination.

Stop letting your home's wiring dictate where things go. Drape across the ceiling. Swag through a hook. Mount a sconce anywhere on the wall. The cord becomes part of the design, not something to hide.

From any outlet to almost any spot in the room—pendants reach across, sconces reach beside. Pick the geometry your room asks for.

1.8 m

Pendant cord
Drape · Swag · Drop

2.0 m

Sconce cord
Wall to outlet

360°

Sconce arm
Adjustable reach

From Box to Glow

Three steps. Five minutes.
Zero tools.

If you can hang a picture frame, you can install any fixture in this series. Pendant or sconce—same five-minute process, same zero electricians.

— Minute 1

Mount the hook or plate

For pendants: use the included ceiling hook or adhesive ceiling mount. For sconces: peel and stick the included wall plate—or use a removable wall hook. No drill, no anchors, no commitment.

— Minutes 2–3

Hang & route the cord

Hang the pendant from the hook, or click the sconce onto the wall plate. Route the cord along the ceiling, wall, or beam to the nearest outlet—whichever path looks best.

— Minutes 4–5

Plug in & glow

Connect to any standard wall outlet, flick the inline switch, and step back. Your space is transformed—and you didn't drill a single hole.

In Real Homes

Pendants above.
Sconces beside. Light everywhere.

From bedside to kitchen island, hallway to reading nook—see how the plug-in series transforms spaces traditional fixtures can't reach.

— 01 Pendant Bedside pendant

Bedroom · Above

Hung over the bed.

Warm glow on either side—no nightstands, no drilling.

— 02 Sconce Wall sconce in living room

Living Room · Beside

Mounted on the wall.

Sculptural form, soft pool of light by the sofa.

— 03 Pendant Kitchen pendant

Kitchen · Above

Over the prep zone.

Real task light where rental kitchens are darkest.

— 04 Sconce Hallway sconce

Hallway · Beside

Down the hall.

Warm sconce light where overhead never reaches.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jordan K.Verified Buyer
Austin, TX · Renter, 8 yrs

I bought a pendant for the bedroom and a pair of sconces for the living room. Eight years of renting and finally real lighting—no drilling, no asking my landlord, no hiring anyone. I genuinely teared up.

✶

Beautiful lighting,finally for everyone.

Pendants, sconces, and everything in between—designed to plug into any outlet, install in five minutes, and move with you when the lease ends.

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Why Docos

Lighting 100,000 homes since 2018

Free shipping, alwaysDoor to door across the U.S., Europe and the UAE — sea freight plus UPS final mile, tracking by email.Learn more →

30-day easy returnsUninstalled, in the original box — request your RMA at info@docos.us; we reply within 1 business day.Learn more →

Certified worldwideSafety certifications for multiple countries — North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.Learn more →

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5 stars: 11 (92%)
4 stars: 1 (8%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Easy to install, a very nice-looking light.

Got it for my sister, she loves it.

The layered shade fits our minimalist vibe perfectly.

Plugged in, hung it, done.

Looks just like the photo. The layered fabric shade is really nice in person.

Fits the space great.

Really nice piece.

Bought another for the home office. Love it.

Took a chance and def worth it.

That wood piece down the middle really makes it.

Packed well, already hanging in our dining room.

The fabric diffuses the light really nicely. Gives off this soft glow that's not harsh at all.

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