Are rattan chairs worth it?

Yes, many furniture lovers believe that rattan chairs are worth it. Not only is rattan a visually appealing choice of material for furniture making, but it is also a lightweight, durable material that resists damage due to UV, moisture and fluctuations in temperature. Rattan chairs in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Art Deco styles are especially popular today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in rattan chairs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find rattan chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.

Can I refinish rattan chairs?

Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.

How do I renew a rattan chair?

To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between rattan and wicker chairs?

The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between rattan and bamboo chairs?

The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.

What are the round rattan chairs called?

Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Danish Rattan Chairs

Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen Chairs

Bamboo And Leather Lounge Chair

Robert Wengler Rattan

Scandinavian Chair Cane

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 147 Lounge Chair For France Son

$5,880

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The Model 512 chair was

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

$27,738 / set

Rare Original Nanna Ditzel Three-Legged Lounge Chair

By Robert Wengler, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare original example of one of Nanna Ditzel’s wonderful rattan designs for R. Wengler of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Original Nanna Ditzel Three-Legged Lounge Chair

$8,500

JH-512 Hans J Wegner Folding Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Antonio, TX

chair was produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen The rattan has been redone and this

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

JH-512 Hans J Wegner Folding Lounge Chair

$9,000

Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen Son

By Carl Hansen Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Uppsala, SE

black leather cushions on seat and back. Seat cushion rests on a rattan suspension. This chair was

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen Son

$2,966

Pair of Midcentury "X" Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of amazing “X” lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made from laminated beech and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Pair of Midcentury "X" Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard

$16,910 / set

Pair of Midcentury "X" Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of amazing “X” lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made from laminated beech and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Pair of Midcentury "X" Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard

$15,783 / set

Danish Design Office Chair or Dinner Chair with Rattan Seat, 1960, Denmark

Located in Oirlo, LI

Danish Design office chair or dinner chair with rattan seat, 1960 Denmark This is a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Danish Design Office Chair or Dinner Chair with Rattan Seat, 1960, Denmark

$1,062

Pair Arne Vodder Armchairs Dining Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

hallmark of Danish design excellence. These chairs showcase the elegant simplicity and functionalism that

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Teak

Pair Arne Vodder Armchairs Dining Chair

$3,200 / set

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cane

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Børge Mogensen lounge chair and ottoman designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cane

$3,695

Pair of Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Model 6103 X-Chairs" for Fritz Hans

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of “X” lounge chairs, model 6103 is designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Pair of Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Model 6103 X-Chairs" for Fritz Hans

$12,000 / set

Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak Rosewood

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner, JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, 1952. The JH-505 chair is one of Danish master Hans

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak, Rosewood

Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak Rosewood

$19,101

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of six slender dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Made of teak and oak with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Teak

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen

$8,140 / set

Teak and cane model CH40 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, a set of six

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Portland, OR

Rare model. CH40 in Teak with hand-caned rattan seats. Set of six side chairs recently imported

Category

Antique 1860s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Teak and cane model CH40 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, a set of six

$7,200 / set

Set di 4 sedie vintage anni 80 in legno di Rovere design Danese

Located in None, IT

Set di quattro sedie con struttura in legno di Rovere e seduta in rattan, design Danese, anni 80

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set di 4 sedie vintage anni 80 in legno di Rovere design Danese

$1,174

Hans Wegner Scandinavian Mid-Century Dining Chairs CH23 for Carl Hansen, 1960s

By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

braid ratan cane, Denmark 1960s Manufacturer and designer adhesive label. Please note that the items

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Scandinavian Mid-Century Dining Chairs CH23 for Carl Hansen, 1960s

$13,053 / set

Set of Two Henning Kjaernulf Model 225 Chairs for Bruno Hansen in Teak with Cane

By Bruno Hansen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, Denmark in the 1960s. The Kjaernulf model 225 chair has clear references to the Hans Wegner wishbone chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Set of Two Henning Kjaernulf Model 225 Chairs for Bruno Hansen in Teak with Cane

$1,780 / set

PK22 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Rare first edition wicker PK 22 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK22 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

$3,322

Set of Two Rattan Søren Lund handwoven Danish Wicker / Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of two Rattan Søren Lund armchairs / lounge chairs in caning and leather. The chairs are from

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Rattan

Set of Two Rattan Søren Lund handwoven Danish Wicker / Leather Lounge Chairs

$2,800 / item

Two-Seat Sofa FK 6720 by Fabricius Kastholm, 1967

By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius

Located in Antwerp, BE

rattan. Got a matching with two lounge armchairs Modell FK 6720.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two-Seat Sofa FK 6720 by Fabricius Kastholm, 1967

$10,324

Rare Two-Seat Rattan Hanging Egg Chair

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rare two seater rattan hanging egg chair made in the 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Two-Seat Rattan Hanging Egg Chair

$3,500

Natural Rattan Fox Chair by Viggo Boesen

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Natural Rattan "Fox" chair by Viggo Boesen. Designed in 1936. Current production by Sika Designs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Natural Rattan Fox Chair by Viggo Boesen

$1,085 / item

Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Scandinavian Midcentury Rattan Wood Chair Armchair 1960s

By Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

struttura in legno, seduta e schienale in rattan, produzione Danimarca anni 60. La seduta è originale

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Scandinavian Midcentury Rattan Wood Chair Armchair 1960s

$3,322

Arne Vodder OS 51a Oak, Teak and Rattan Chair For P Olsen Sibast

By Arne Vodder

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An incredibly rare design by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark. Penned in the early 1950s and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

Arne Vodder OS 51a Oak, Teak and Rattan Chair For P Olsen Sibast

$3,553

Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautifully designed and crafted teak and rattan “The Chair” armchair by Hans J. Wegner. “The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

$9,565

Pair of Vintage "the Chair" Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of beautifully designed and crafted teak and rattan “The Chair” armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Pair of Vintage "the Chair" Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

$21,005 / set

Danish Dining Room Set by Niels Otto Moller in Rosewood Model 77 Chairs, 1950s

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

1950s. The set consists of four model. 77 chairs in solid sculpted rosewood and rattan seats and a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Rosewood

Danish Dining Room Set by Niels Otto Moller in Rosewood Model 77 Chairs, 1950s

$3,079 / set

Hans Wegner JH-501 The Chair , Teak

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

, patinated teak frame with original rattan weave. Produced and branded by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-501 The Chair , Teak

$6,161

"The Chair" by Hans J. Wegner

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

report on Danish design in the American Interiors Magazine. Later, two "The Chair" were used to

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

"The Chair" by Hans J. Wegner

$6,918

Hans Wegner JH-501 "The Chair" Pair, 1949

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Teak frame with woven rattan seat and back. Rare early model of this iconic Wegner design. Produced

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-501 "The Chair" Pair, 1949

$11,981

Pair of Generously Scaled Danish Rattan Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of generously scaled Danish rattan chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Generously Scaled Danish Rattan Chairs

$4,575

Vintage Danish Black Rattan and Faux Fur Chair

Located in Norwalk, CT

Probably one of the coolest accent chairs you'll find anywhere, this rare 1950s Danish rattan chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Black Rattan and Faux Fur Chair

$450

Midcentury Viggio Boesen Rattan Chair, Danish

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Houston, TX

Made in Denmark a wonderful rattan armchair designed by Viggo Boesen. Curved and contoured for

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Viggio Boesen Rattan Chair, Danish

$1,600

Kay Fisker Canton Rattan Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

By Robert Wengler

Located in Utrecht, NL

Kay Fisker “Canton” rattan lounge chair, Denmark, 1950s. Manufactured by R. Wengler. This large

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Kay Fisker Canton Rattan Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

$3,900

Nanna Ditzel Rattan Easy Chair, 1951

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Early and rare Nanna Ditzel rattan chair designed 1951 and made at R. Wengler, Copenhagen. Original

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Fabric

Nanna Ditzel Rattan Easy Chair, 1951

$5,340

1960s Danish Modern "Manilla" Lounge Chairs in Bamboo, Rattan and Saddle Leather

By Horsnaes

Located in Odense, DK

Charming pair of lounge chairs made at "Horsnæs Møbelfabrik", Denmark in the 1960s as part of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Danish Modern "Manilla" Lounge Chairs in Bamboo, Rattan and Saddle Leather

$4,509

Søren Lund, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Rattan Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Rare pair of Art Deco style lounge chairs in rattan & leather seats. Designed in 1960s at Søren

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Søren Lund, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Rattan Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s

$4,200

Set of six Midcentury Rattan Dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of six amazing oak and rattan dining chairs by Børge Mogensen. Beautiful silhouettes and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of six Midcentury Rattan Dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s

$16,924

Danish, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Cane, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of lounge chairs. Designed and produced in Denmark. 1940s. In moulded bamboo with rattan

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Danish, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Cane, Denmark, 1940s

$3,900

Pair of Mid Century Danish Large Rattan and Bamboo Fauteuils

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of beautiful large and low shape rattan and bamboo fauteuils, France, 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Danish Large Rattan and Bamboo Fauteuils

$6,900

Pair of Easy Chairs in Rattan and Cane by E.V.A. Nissen Co in Denmark

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs. Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pair of Easy Chairs in Rattan and Cane by E.V.A. Nissen Co in Denmark

$6,526

Midcentury "Ch-31" Oak and Rattan Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of eight rare “CH-31” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with wreathed rattan backs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Midcentury "Ch-31" Oak and Rattan Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950

$31,151

Pair of R. Wengler Rattan Easy Chairs

By Robert Wengler

Located in Norwalk, CT

This rare pair of rattan easy chairs by R. Wengler will brighten up any interior or exterior

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of R. Wengler Rattan Easy Chairs

$7,000

Pair of Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of lounge chairs with teak frame and braided cane seat and back. Slightly backward tilting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Pair of Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs

$2,848

Nanna Ditzel-Style Mid-Century Hanging Rattan Egg Chair

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Norwalk, CT

Rattan Egg Chair. Suspended in air, its iconic cocoon shape beckons you to float away from the world and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Nanna Ditzel-Style Mid-Century Hanging Rattan Egg Chair

$2,450

Monika Mulder Rattan Lounge Chair PS Sävö for Ikea

By IKEA, Monika Mulder

Located in Den Haag, NL

Iconic low-slung indoor or outdoor lounge chair PS Sävö in a dazzling fire engine red. Designed by

Category

Early 2000s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Monika Mulder Rattan Lounge Chair PS Sävö for Ikea

$563

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Kay Fisker, 1950s

By Kay Fisker, Robert Wengler

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of great looking lounge chairs designed by Kay Fisker and made by R. Wengler in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Kay Fisker, 1950s

$8,500

Rattan Eero Aarnio Elephant Boot Chair

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Dronten, NL

Vintage 1960s Eero Aarnio "Elephant Boot" rattan chair. Wonderful vintage condition. Lovely

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Rattan Eero Aarnio Elephant Boot Chair

$1,950

Pair of Danish Modern Nanna Ditzel Iconic Basket Chairs, 1950s

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Bellport, NY

figure in the renewal of Danish design well after her seventies. She has a magnificent ability to

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Pair of Danish Modern Nanna Ditzel Iconic Basket Chairs, 1950s

$7,800

Set of Eight Rattan Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of eight amazing oak and rattan dining chairs by Børge Mogensen. Beautiful silhouettes and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of Eight Rattan Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen

$12,460

Effortlessly Cool Modernist Viggo Boesen Fox Lounge Chair in Natural Rattan 1936

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Rattan Lounge Chair Effortlessly Cool Funkis Fox Lounge Chair in Rattan designed in 1936 by Viggo

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Effortlessly Cool Modernist Viggo Boesen Fox Lounge Chair in Natural Rattan 1936

$1,800

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan, Bouclé Beech, British Colonial

By Kaare Klint

Located in Odense, DK

Colonial lounge chair, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. This antique masterpiece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rattan, Beech

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan, Bouclé Beech, British Colonial

$4,400

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Cane, Denmark, 1940s

By E.V.A. Nissen Co. 1, Viggo Boesen

Located in High Point, NC

& Co., Denmark. c. 1940s-1950s. In moulded bamboo with rattan / cane details. Seat height

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Cane, Denmark, 1940s

$6,900

Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs in Wicker, by Robert Wengler, Set of 4, 1960s

By Robert Wengler

Located in Odense, DK

Mid-century Danish dining / lounge chairs in Wicker, made by Robert Wengler, set of 4, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs in Wicker, by Robert Wengler, Set of 4, 1960s

$3,797

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

$7,800

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By E.V.A. Nissen Co. 1, Viggo Boesen

Located in High Point, NC

., Denmark. c. 1940s-1950s. In moulded bamboo with rattan / cane details. Fabric seat cushion attached

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

$3,200

PK-22 Lounge Chair in Steel and Rattan, Designed by Poul Kjærholm

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Goteborg, SE

Early PK-22 lounge chair by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen who was the first to

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PK-22 Lounge Chair in Steel and Rattan, Designed by Poul Kjærholm

$4,684

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Danish Rattan Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Danish rattan chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and wood, all Danish rattan chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 97 antique and vintage Danish rattan chairs in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Danish rattan chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern Danish rattan chairs are consistently popular styles. Large Danish rattan chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Danish rattan chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14.97 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many Danish rattan chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Viggo Boesen, Hans J. Wegner and Ole Wanscher produced popular Danish rattan chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Danish Rattan Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,625, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $34,683 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Danish Rattan Chairs

Are rattan chairs worth it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, many furniture lovers believe that rattan chairs are worth it. Not only is rattan a visually appealing choice of material for furniture making, but it is also a lightweight, durable material that resists damage due to UV, moisture and fluctuations in temperature. Rattan chairs in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Art Deco styles are especially popular today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in rattan chairs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find rattan chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
Can I refinish rattan chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
How do I renew a rattan chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between rattan and wicker chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between rattan and bamboo chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
What are the round rattan chairs called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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