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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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Pallette Rattan Table Lamps (Set of 2)
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mario Lopez Torres was born in 1952 in Mexico City. From the beginning, Mario’s attention was drawn to artistic hobbies including drawing, modeling with clay and engraving. He was ...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Rattan

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Paper, Rattan

Three Large and XL Rattan / Pencil Reed Planters with Brass Rim, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Three Large and Extra-Large Rattan / Pencil Reed Planters with Brass Rim — Italy, 1960s Beautiful set of handmade Italian rattan planters dating from the 1960s, crafted in refined C...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5”H x 7"W x 13.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Lowboy Dresser
Located in Roanoke, VA
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Six spacious drawers clad in rattan with a bamboo skeleton. Wonderful diamond pattern throughout. Would work in a variety...
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

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