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How can you tell if rattan is vintage?

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How can you tell if rattan is vintage?
To tell if rattan is vintage, examine the furnishing in search of a maker's marking. Vintage is the term for any rattan furniture made between 20 and 99 years ago. Older pieces are antique, and more recently crafted ones are contemporary. By researching the maker and the pieces they produced using trusted online resources, you may be able to roughly determine the year of production. Characteristics of your furniture can aid in the dating process, too. Often, vintage pieces have hardwood rather than metal frames, and the rattan will be natural rather than resin. Should you require any assistance, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of rattan furniture.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Rattan Slender Wall Sconce (Pair)
Located in Oxford, GB
lluminate your space with understated elegance through this striking up-down wall light, where natural rattan reed meets warm brass accents. The dual-directional design casts light b...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Round Rattan Coffee Table, Tambour, by Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A sleek yet casual coffee table inspired by the Aesthetic era’s interest in the play between concealment and see-through. Our coffee table leans into this style with a dense weave pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950 s
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of large tall wing back rattan armchairs w/ hand crafted construction in overall nicely aged original rich honey colored surface patina. In the style of Gio Ponti. Designer Lio ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Cane

Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass decoration. From Italy 1960s
Located in Turku, Finland
Beautiful Mid-Century Rattan Basket / Planter with Brass Decoration. Handcrafted in italy in 1960's. Dimensions: - Height 22cm / 8.6in - Diameter 26cm / 10.2in Beautiful item for p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Minor fraying of wicker wrapping on one chair; wear of bamboo consistent wi...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Svenskt Tenn Organic Wall mirror Josef Frank Rattan/Wicker , Bamboo 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
A large wall mirror retailed by Josef Frank,Svenskt Tenn In finely braided wicker/ rattan/ cane Bamboo. Age- related wear may occur. Josef Frank was an Austrian-born architec...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

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