President Rattan
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President" Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this restored 1930 "President" stick rattan chaise lounge chair. The lounge features a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
$7,500 Sale Price
40% Off
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 34.5 in
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Three-Seat Sofa
This striking Nantucket 3-seater sofa features classic
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,780 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 35 in W 86 in D 32 in
1980s Rare Palecek Sculptural Rattan President Sofa
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan sofa you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Palecek President’s Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
By Palecek Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience timeless comfort with our American-style Vintage Coastal Palecek President’s Stick
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Settee or Loveseat
This striking Nantucket settee features classic stick
Category
1990s American Settees
Materials
Rattan
$2,940 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 35 in W 62 in D 32 in
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Ottoman Footstool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket" Ottoman.
This striking Nantucket ottoman features classic stick rattan
Category
1990s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair.
This striking Nantucket lounge chair features classic stick
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,872 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 35 in W 38 in D 32 in
1960s President Sculptural Wingback Rattan Chairs, Set of 4
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, rattan President club chairs set you
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Large Modern Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Square Coffee Table
This striking Nantucket coffee table features a
Category
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
$1,380 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 20 in W 36 in D 36 in
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair & Ottoman Living Room Set
This striking Nantucket lounge set
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$5,376 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 35 in W 38 in D 32 in
Restored "President
s" Stick Reed Rattan Lounge Chair W/ Tapered Leg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs was named such because FDR used
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco "President" Stick Reed Rattan Coffee
Side Table set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco "president" stick reed rattan fan back living room table set featuring a matching
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
$2,250 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 16.5 in W 48.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchairs with Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A terrific Pair of Stick Rattan Chairs in the Style of Art Deco. The pair are in beautiful
Category
20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
$6,598 / set
H 35.5 in W 38 in D 34 in
Restored Vintage Art Deco "President
s" High Stand Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with high strand count arms was named such because
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,040 Sale Price
40% Off
H 37 in W 30 in D 348 in
Art Deco Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Round Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco President Stick Reed Rattan Glass Top Dining Table features a distinctive double arch
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
$1,920 Sale Price
40% Off
H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in
Art Deco "President" Stick Reed Rattan Fan Back Settee and Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco president stick reed rattan fan back sofa set features a 3 seater sofa and 2 seat
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$7,650 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 35 in W 84 in D 36 in
Art Deco "President" Stick Reed Rattan Fan Back Living Room Furniture Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco "president" stick reed rattan fan back living room set featuring a 3 seater sofa and 2
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Glass
$9,240 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 35 in W 84 in D 36 in
Exquisite Restored Pair of Modern President
s Loungers by McGuire, circa 1985
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
's "President's Chair". Expertly conceived and constructed rattan and cane frame with a stunning
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$22,500 / set
H 32 in W 35 in D 38 in
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Stick Wicker Rattan Reed Rattan Presidents Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. stick wicker reed rattan sofa with original natural chestnut finish & new custom
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Stick Wicker Rattan Reed Presidents Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th c. stick wicker reed rattan lounge chairs with original natural chestnut
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President" Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this restored 1930 "President" stick rattan chaise lounge chair. The lounge features a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom-made three-seat stick rattan "Nantucket" Sofa featuring wicker wrappings with
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President
s" Lounge Club Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Storage Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Table with storage compartments. This exquisite piece boasts president stick rattan construction with
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Restored Large Modern Presidents Stick Rattan "Nantucket" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom large 36” large stick rattan "Nantucket" coffee table featuring wicker
Category
1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Like New custom-made two-seat stick rattan "Nantucket" Sofa featuring wicker wrappings with holders
Category
1990s American Settees
Materials
Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Like New custom-made two-seat stick rattan "Nantucket" Sofa featuring wicker wrappings with holders
Category
1990s American Settees
Materials
Rattan
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom-made large stick rattan "Nantucket" lounge chair featuring wicker wrappings
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair.
This striking Nantucket lounge chair features classic stick
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan Livingroom was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Resored 1930s Stick Reed Rattan "Presidents" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1930s Art Deco "Nantucket" settee sofa, expertly fashioned from stick rattan, radiates
Category
Vintage 1930s Settees
Materials
Rattan
Restored Large Modern Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom large 36” large stick rattan "Nantucket" coffee table featuring wicker
Category
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s large stick rattan "Nantucket" lounge chair and ottoman living room set featuring
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Stick Rattan Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Presidents Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s large stick rattan "Nantucket" lounge chair and ottoman living room set featuring
Category
1990s Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Art Deco "President
s" High Stand Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with high strand count arms was named such because
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
1950’s Ficks Reed Lacquered Stick Rattan President’s Sofa Custom Upholstered
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
An iconic and sought-after design by Ficks Reed, this 1950’s Stick Rattan “President’s Sofa” has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Regency Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Paint
H 30 in W 88 in D 28.75 in
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair with Tapered Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs was named such because FDR used
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
"President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Mamma
Papa Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan Mamma and Papa lounge chair set with tapered legs named after
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Bielecky Brothers Wicker Rattan "President" Lounge Chairs
Ottoman
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Wilton, CT
"President" lounge chairs earned their name from the Presidential yachts Bielecky Brothers made them for in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan L-Shaped Corner Sofa and Ottoman Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" L-shaped corner 5-seat Sofa and Ottoman Living Room
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
1950’s Ficks Reed Presidents Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
s Ottoman
Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
n extraordinary and complete 1950’s Ficks Reed “President’s Collection” rattan lounge suite
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 27.5 in
American Art Deco Split Reed Stick Wicker Presidents Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
& deck. Often referred to as Presidents chair, ready for use. Seat: 17.5" H / Arms: 22" H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Restored Scrolling Stick Rattan and Wicker Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan loveseat was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Settees
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco President
s Rattan Sofa Lounge Chairs Living Room Set
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic living room set consisting of a President's sofa and a pair of President's lounge chairs
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Restored "President
s" Three-Seat Stick Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" three-seat rattan sofa was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan loveseat was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Bielecky Stick Wicker Rattan President Lounge Chairs
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of art deco style President's armchairs or lounge chairs made by Bielecky Brothers
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Brown Rattan Wing Wicker President Lounge Armchair Bielecky Brothers Style
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A fabulous vintage coastal Presidents style stick rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchair.
Fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair with Qaud Loop Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs and qaud loop arms was named such
Category
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 576 in W 336 in D 288 in
Restored "President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounge Chair with U Shaped Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs and U shipped Arms was named such
Category
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
"President
s" Art Deco Stick Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan Livingroom was named such because FDR used the same type of
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mom
Pop "President
s" Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs Qaud Loop Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Pair of Mom & pop "President's" Art Deco rattan and wicker lounge chairs with Tapered legs and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
Vintage President
s Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Palecek Furniture
Located in East Freetown, MA
President's stick reed rattan lounge chair with cup holder section and magazine section in arms
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Living Room Set, Faul Frankl 4 Seat Sofa, Rattan Seatee
Rattan Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
" Coffee Table with storage compartments. This exquisite piece boasts president stick rattan construction
Category
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Palecek Rattan and Leather President’s Loveseat, Original Design, c. 2010
By Palecek Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome and hard to find earlier version of Palecek’s Art Deco-style rattan and leather
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Presidents Chair in Umber Color
With Built-In Magazine and Glass Holders
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
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President Rattan For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the president rattan you’re looking for. A president rattan — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wicker — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer president rattan, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A president rattan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made president rattan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bielecky Brothers and McGuire Furniture Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a President Rattan?
Prices for a president rattan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,720 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,700.
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.
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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.
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Fan Back Sofa
Palecek Wicker Chairs
Palecek Ottoman
Albini Ps16
American Cord Chaise Longues
Baroque Chaise Lounge
Barwa Lounge
Billy Wilder Eames
Boxing Glove Sofa
Cassina Pony Corbusier
Chaise Longue Metal Base
Chaise Lounge Barcelona
Chaise Lounge Striped
Double Wide Chaise Lounge
Duchesse En Bateau
Eames Billy