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Material: Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Rattan Accents, and Linen Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of two bamboo lounge chairs with their ottoman from the Midcentury period, with rattan accents and custom linen upholstery. This charming set of two Midcentury bamboo lounge ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Shagreen Sculptural Dining Table in Shagreen Rattan and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rattan Etagere Bookshelf
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large rattan etagere features Gabriella Crespi style Rising Sun inlay across arched top and glass shelving for storage and display. Leather wrapped supports. Very good vintage condit...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Glass
Mid-Century Wicker And Rattan Chandelier Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century wicker and rattan chandelier, Italian design 1960s
E27 lamp, intact and in good condition.
Diameter 42 cm, height 33 cm (103 cm with the chain).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$371 Sale Price
58% Off
Midcentury Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Cotton Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing cylindrical floor lamp in bamboo, rattan and fabric cotton in the style of Louis Sognot.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It uses 1 bulbs.
A beautiful lamp that is ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Bamboo
Rattan Doll
s Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship. Featuring a set of minia...
Category
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Rattan with Arms Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan with Arms all in
natural rattan in clear finish.
Stackable chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$702 / item
Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs
By Milling Road
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs. Beautiful set in rattan, the chairs are generously proportion...
Category
1990s Chinese Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century bamboo Stool was designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina Italy in '60s.
Stool is in top vintage condition. It is stable and ready to bring vintage, bohemian charm in your ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan « Palm tree/ coconut tree » floor lamp
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Amazing rattan floor lamp with ten adjustable palms which come off for the shipping and lights in the 3 coconuts.
Very decorative, this floor lamp is a promise of holidays and sun.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair.
A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Jaguar Coffee and Cocktail Table by Mario López Torres
Located in CABA, AR
Presenting an exceptional Jaguar coffee table, masterpiece by Mario López Torres that transcend functionality to become captivating wicker-woven sc...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming "pair" of Juttu stools, aka mushroom stools, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s. Introduced in 1961, the Juttu jakkara was Aarnio’s first stool design and...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Bamboo Rocking Armchair - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pretty bamboo rocking chair, in very good condition.
Solidly built, it still maintains a resilient and functional solid structure, ideal for a patio as well as a conservatory or tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Barbados Side Table
Located in New York, NY
The Barbados Side Table highlights the artistry of wickerwork with a mix of intricate weaving techniques. Wrapped legs create a clean silhouette, while braided edges frame both the t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,600 / item
Louis Sognot. French Riviera style pendant lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera style pendant lamp by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Made of cane and fire-cured rattan, with an inner diffuser in beige textured hard paper. Safari style, Mid-Century, F...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Rare Cast Iron and Rattan Coffee or Occasional Table
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare iron cast coffee table with rattan top in the shape of a table cloth dating from the first half of the last century.
Optical illusion with a twist. That certainly goes for this...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Single Mid Century Compact Rattan Armchair - France 1960
s
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Compact 1960's rattan armchair in good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can be returned to France or to an upstate NY facility.
Price does not include shipping...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leather Swivel Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern set of four pole rattan lacquered bar height stools with swivel seats. The stools feature a gracefully curved bent rattan back inset with leather rawhide laces in a ge...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rotan, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric lounge chairs produced by Rotan, Torino, Italy, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5"H x 22.5"W ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining chairs designed by John McGuire feature a Gothic lancet arch style back with an open ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Stool Pouf Attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful stool pouf or side table attributed to Tito Agnoli.
This fantastic Stool was made in Italy during the 1960s.
The workmanship of these stools is exception...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
The Chloe Rattan Table Lamp combines expert craftsmanship and distinctive design, featuring a unique shape with a wicker hand-woven shade and a sturdy cane base. Its natural textures...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,022 / item
Italian Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A highly decorative bamboo, rattan and glass serving trolley or bar cart, 1950s.
Removable serving tray.
Very good vintage condition with patina and sins of usage.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Rattan, Cane
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,335 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage rattan desk
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rattan desk dating from the 60s.
Top and shelf painted in matt velvet white, the bright and warm shade of rattan.
The curves of the desk are soft and harmonious.
Trendy, practica...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$657 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9
9628
in Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gracefully slim floor lamp with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. The lamp harmoniously combines the coldness of brass and natural warmth of rattan to create a design ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brighton Pavillion Hexagon Rattan Bamboo Coffee Table Cocktail Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
Brighton Pavilion Hexagonal Coffee / Cocktail table with bamboo rattan Chinese Chippendale fretwork frame & cane top. Includes a custom glass top. Generous dimensions of 35.75" from...
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Vintage McGuire Dark Rattan Leopard Floral Velvet Cushions Lounge Chairs- A Pair
By McGuire
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage pair of McGuire lounge chairs, circa the 1970s. Crafted with McGuire’s signature rattan frames, the chairs feature bold, rounded lines with dis...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Hardwood
Midcentury Basket Rattan, Wicker and Brass Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round basket with lid in rattan, wicker and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Shelf, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall shelf designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.375"H x 16.25"W x 9.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bamboo
Rattan Wicker Desk with 5 Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970
s
By Dal Vera
Located in Cork, IE
This mid-century modern bamboo and wicker bureau adds a touch Italian riviera to any working space!
Handcrafted by the most sought-after Italian design house, Dal Vera, this writing...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Art Deco Rattan Wicker Table, Germany, ca. 1920
Located in Cork, IE
The rattan & bamboo chair depicted in the photos is also available in our store as part of a set of four!
Dimensions:
Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Diameter: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Packed with...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Egg Shaped Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl or Ficks Reed. We love the cradling round forms with rocking & swivel stacked base constr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Floating World by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Rattan Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floating World by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted pendant light created from superfine extruded rattan, composed around a large geometric tetrahedral form that gives the piece its s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Iconic Rattan and Bamboo Stool by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This stylish rattan and bamboo stool, designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1960s, showcases the designer's signature blend of elegance and functionality. Measuring 40 cm in diameter and 39...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Alvar Aalto for Artek Cart "900" in Birch and Tile, Finland 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Naples, IT
The 900 trolley, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is a classic Finnish design with English tea culture and Japanese woodwork and architecture as its sources of inspiration. Alvar A...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
1940s Burmese Lacquered Red Tray Large Size Bamboo Thai Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand.
This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth.
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century.
Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata).
Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work.
This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”.
This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer.
Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer.
A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Paper, Bamboo
Rattan and Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wicker and wrought iron rolling bar cart attributed to Arthur Umanoff. The indoor/outdoor two-tiered serving t...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$798 Sale Price
44% Off
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction. Beautiful design and detail. The matching pair of loungers...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Italian Designer Demilune Bamboo Rattan Console, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching bamboo and rattan arched console table with. In the style of Franco Albini, Bonacina, Crespi and Vivai del Sud. Italy, 1960s.
This co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s. These lounge chairs have a sculptural silhouette featuring a gracefully curved ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and dark-stained wood mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pair Rattan Drum Tables, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
A great looking pair of rattan and cane barrel form drum tables / tabourets / stools in nicely aged color patina w/ the original inset frosted glass tops. Circa 1960. Measure 18" h x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Glass
$750 / set
Midcentury Teak and Cord Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak, Plastic
Country Style Rectangular Woven Rattan Coffee Table with Lid and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage rectangular coffee table is crafted in tightly woven natural rattan, offering both warmth and practicality in a single, versatile piece. The clean, linear silhouette is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Country Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Dayak Tribe Mat with Spiral, Animal and Human Tribal Motifs, Borneo, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This floor mat once occupied a tribal long house of the Dayak Tribe of Borneo. It is made from woven dyed and natural coloured rattan fibres
features a stunning array of tribal...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan
Wicker Swivel Bar Stool Set of 2
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and wicker bar stools with swivel seats. These chairs are slightly shorter than average bar stool height, will be a perfect for a lower bar or for your unique interior needs.
...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,200 / set
Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo, Cane Nesting Stacking Tables, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo, Cane Nesting Stacking Tables, Set of 3
Offered for sale is a set of three (3) bamboo, cane and rattan nesting tables. These lovely tables are hand-craft...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$895 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Wall Mounted Pencil Reed Console Table
Located in Oxford, GB
This wall mounted console table“Cardi” is crafted entirely from sustainably sourced organic rattan and cane has embodies earthy sophistication. Its rattan texture celebrates natural ...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,484 / item
Set of Six Rattan or Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six rattan or bamboo dining chairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina.
This came from an estate with the matchi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$2,800 / set
Caned Back Mid-Century Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This armchair features a beautifully crafted natural rattan caned back, offering both style and support, while the rich Sandbar finish adds warmth and sophistication. The seat is top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,485 / item
Vintage Boho Parquet Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of exotic sophistication to your interior with this captivating vintage three-drawer chest, artfully crafted from rattan with a unique parquet pattern. This piece e...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Campaign Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
JMF Occasional Chair Ecart International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean-Michel Frank design.
Limited reissue.
Solid wood with wrapped rattan.
Original vintage condition.
Solid and sturdy.
Presents well for any decor as an accent or desk chair..
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Vertically Stacked Curved Stacked Dry Rattan Bar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style rattan bar blends vintage charm with modern comfort. It features curved rattan poles and a mahogany front and top. The bar also features two la...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Rattan Wastebasket Umbrella Stand, Audoux Minnet France, c. 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wicker umbrella stand from France, mid-century, circa 1950.
Hand made.
This umbrella stand with its two handles can also be used as an elegant wastepaper basket.
Please note: the two...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s.
Stamped "Made in Italy".
Seat height: 12.65”
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Coffee Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Marble, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and light grey marble coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.4” H x 56” W x 28” D
All items ship from High Point, ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese Handwoven Rattan Carrying Basket with Arched Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage Chinese rattan carrying basket is a beautifully crafted example of traditional handwoven basketry, defined by its rounded, tapering form and substantial arched handle. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Country Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Shop Rattan Furniture and Decor on 1stDibs: Rattan Armchairs, Daybeds, Bed Frames and More for Sale
Lightweight, durable and versatile, antique and vintage rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday. Over time, rattan became the ultimate decorative-arts chameleon.
Few things inspire such extreme devotion as furnishings crafted from the versatile fibers of a tropical palm native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Indeed, rattan furniture has found legions of devotees over the years. The long-lasting natural medium, made popular in Great Britain and the United States during the Victorian era, is a master of disguise, able to mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.
The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay rotan) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials.
“Furniture made out of woven materials has occurred since the beginning of time and in every culture,” says interior designer and rattan aficionado Amanda Lindroth, noting that in earlier times, rattan furnishings were most often found in semi-outdoor settings like sunrooms and porches. Rattan pieces were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey.
Find antique and vintage rattan chairs, sofas, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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