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Material: Rattan
Solbackens Svarveri, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable pine and rattan floor lamp, designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions: 48.5" H x 10.5" W x 14.5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Waterfall Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage dresser exemplifies the sought-after "waterfall" design, rendered entirely in tightly wrapped pencil reed rattan—a hallmark of high-style coastal and Postmod...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Rectangular Wall Mirror in Bamboo and Rattan Vivai del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular wall mirror in rattan and bamboo in the style of Vivai del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai Del Sud was a renowned brand in Roma in the 1960s and 1970s, inspi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French bamboo and rattan folding three shelves étagère.
This étagère is completely foldable as shown in the photos.
Beautiful patina due to age and use
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,518 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Square Mirror in Bamboo and Woven Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style square mirror entirely made in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This delightful organic mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This stylish and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage British colonial style chair and ottoman crafted with a bamboo frame and having herringbone woven rattan on the seat, arms and ottoman, ce...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler
Located in Odense, DK
Set of early edition rattan lounge chairs designed by Tove Lindt-Larsen and made by Wengler, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Wonderful cushions with floral motifs. One chair retains original brass plaquette from Wengler, Copenhagen,
Tove Kindt-Larsen (née Reddersen, 1906-1994) was one of the first female designers to emerge during Denmark’s ‘Golden Era’ in the mid-twentieth century. She is well-known for working with her husband, Edvard Kindt-Larsen (1901- 1982), but her own influence should not be underestimated. Her furniture was characterized by a fine sense of quality and a design language that responded to evolving tastes of the time. She was an early pioneer in rattan chairs and the use of molded plywood and well as moving away from designing room sets and instead conceiving individual pieces of furniture so that homeowners could curate their own spaces.
An architect by training, with several years of furniture design under her belt, she embarked on a furniture design course at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, under the ‘godfather of Danish design’ Kaare Klint, where she met her husband. Edvard had already gained recognition for a grand-scale hotel project by the lakes of Copenhagen and, during their studies, the pair discovered their collaborative spirit and shared affinity for high-quality natural materials and complementary contrasts. They married in 1937 and established a joint design studio in 1945. Together, they broke the connection with Victorian furniture and designed everything from furniture to silverware, jewelry, rugs, textiles, wallpaper and even exhibitions and buildings, with a focus on functionalism throughout. Examples of their furniture include the Fireplace Chair (1939), the Pagoda Sofa...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Woven Bamboo and Rattan Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous woven rattan wooden plant stand or side table. This piece will be fantastic used as an occasional table, side table, or on a covered patio for use as a plant stand. The fo...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
21st Century European Ottoman Nero in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This designer stool is made of Aluminum/Rattan which consists of a strong aluminum frame woven with Polyethylene and allows it be used outdoors and to wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century Rattan sofa in three pieces featuring six-strand square pretzel arms showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Frankl. Crafted wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$5,692 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Elm, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm, wood veneer, brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61.5” H x 12” W x 29” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Dep...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Headboards for Single Beds - Roberti Rattan - Italy - 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of elegant headboards for single beds, made of wood and rattan with a refined deep blue finish. These headboards, produced in the 1980s by the Italian company Roberti Rattan...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Thonet bench vienna straw Long John sofa, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This bench was designed in the same style as chair no. 17, later no. 207 R / 207 RF (also called Lange Jan or Long John), a design from ca. 1865 by the founder of Thonet, Michael Th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Wicker Round Pouf Stool, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style pouf in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This delightful organic stool was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s.
This round organic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern bamboo coffee table. This item was designed in Italy during 1950s.
This piece is an incredible item as it has a curved bamboo structure with two shelv...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Organic Modern Pine Lamp Rattan Shade, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage lacquered pine wood soft shaped table lamp with original braided rattan shade. White cord with switch. Fitting for standard E27 bulb.
Beautiful v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$800 Sale Price
25% Off
Bonacina Coat Rack, 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Olaf Von Bohr Rattan Wall Mounted Coat Rack . Molded hooks and teak knobs.
Additional information:
Materials: Rattan and teak
Documentation: Ample Provenance
Notes: Pierantonio Bona...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75” H x 7.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 2...
Category
1970s French Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Tall White Chinoiserie Campaign Wicker Hamper Basket with Brass Fittings
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely tall wicker hamper with lid, and chinoiserie brass hardware. This piece could be used as either a side table, hamper, or extra storage on a pati...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Shaped Wall Mounted Mirror, Handcrafted with Pencil Reed Rattan
Located in Oxford, GB
This unique octagonal shape wall mounted mirror, framed with high-quality pencil reed material, adds a touch of midcentury style to any room. Perfect for bathrooms, hallways, and bed...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage Vivai Del Sud Rattan Arched Wall Mirror
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Vivai Del Sud Rattan Arched Wall Mirror. Featuring an arched design, rattan frame, and wire on the back for hanging. This is an exceptional combination ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Six Chairs Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Six chairs made in rattan and bamboo. Made in Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960
s Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1960's modern Italian rattan lounge chairs with new Bouclé fabric upholstery, lightly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan
$3,500 / set
Danny Ho Fong Tanganika Tropi-Cal Sofa Rare Basket Rattan Restored Boucle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most special, rare sofa By Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal, 1970s. This is the beloved, rare Tanganika collection. Please see original photos emailed to me from The Fong family of...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of Four Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs and Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive organic modern dining suite consisting of four rattan and rope dining armchairs and one matching rattan and rope glass top dining table. The rattan frames are lashed toge...
Category
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Rope, Wood
Adeline Coffee Table in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Designed because we just couldn’t find the perfect coffee table: elegant, handmade, symmetrical and functional. Featuring Sharland England’s signature braiding and loops, the Adeline...
Category
2010s Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Round Rattan
Brass Plate Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Round centerpiece in rattan framed by brass border made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Audoux-Minet Rattan Armchair Set - Bouclé fabric - France 1960
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating pair of armchairs meticulously crafted from rattan and graced with bouclé upholstery, designed by the renowned French duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Thi...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Replaced lampshades. Slight difference to width of each backplate.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century magazine rack fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French riviera style magazine rack was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Organic Modern Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Rattan Dome Pendant Light, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mushroom shaped rattan pencil reed pendant or suspension light with brass accents, Italy, 1960s.
The design of this pendant is reminiscent of the F...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 21.5” H x 13.5” W x 1” D
Does not include mounting hardware.
All items ship from High Point,...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Customizable Tacchini Isola Bella Daybed by Studiopepe
By Tacchini, Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
Isola Bella is a daybed that evokes the informality of a seaside home, bringing a fresh summer vibe capable of softening even the most urban and everyday settings.
Structure
Fire-be...
Category
2010s Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$12,543 / item
Swedish Rattan and bamboo lounge chair, 1960
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Swedish rattan and bamboo armchair from the 60s.
Good condition
Comes with its original mattress and pillow which have been previously cleaned by a professional
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan And Bamboo Sideboard Signed By Dal Vera Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in Charmes, FR
1960s rattan and bamboo sideboard by Dal Vera Italy in very good condition with oxidized brass handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — USA Queen
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel.
Hand crafted to order in Europe.
———
Euro Double
Headboard — 1546...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Basket, Rattan, Iron, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, black-painted iron and brass basket designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cane Bamboo Rattan Octagon Shape 2 Tier End Side Lamp Occasional Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane Bamboo Rattan Octagon Shape 2 Tier End Side Lamp Occasional Table MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Pitt Müller Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan table lamp attributed to Pitt Müller, Germany, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.875“ H x 7“ W x 13.25“ D
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number o...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rattan Mirror / Sunburst Braided Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
1960s French Riviera wicker rattan braided sunburst mirror.
Lovely handmade rattan mirror with a hundred rays frame full of details. It has a rattan braid surrounding the round glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bamboo End Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Rattan Bamboo End Tables with glass tops. Nice coastal decorator style. Boho chic meets palm beach.
Category
1980s Bohemian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage Bohemian Rattan 3-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bohemian Rattan 3-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Offered for sale is a rattan three-panel folding room screen. The bentwood rattan sections are wrapped at the joings with...
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Restored Pair of "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1930s Paul T. Frankl inspired fan arm rattan lounge chairs by Tropical Sun Rattan with the same fabric as seen in the original "Golden Girls" show, which ran 1985 till 1992....
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$9,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Tito Agnoli P3 blue rattan chaise longue
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV048
Tito Agnoli (1931-2012)
P3 blue rattan chaise longue in perfect conditions.
This chaise longue in blue rattan had been custom made as a unique piece.
Manifacture, Bona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 22” W x 7.1” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.3“ H x 3.75” Diameter
C...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bamboo and rattan magazine rack in the style of Franco Albini, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo and rattan magazine rack in the style of Franco Albini, Made in Italy, 1960s.
Magazine rack made of bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco Albini. It retains the patina of ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Armchairs Designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Armchairs Designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
This rare and unique pair of armchairs, expertly designed by renowned Czech architect Jan Kalous, was ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Vintage Coastal Parquet Rattan Nightstands - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom or living space with this exquisite pair of Vintage Coastal Parquet Rattan Nightstands, a charming testament to artisanal craftsmanship and timeless design. Meti...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Bamboo Rattan Sunburst Mirror / Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching bamboo and rattan sunburst mirror with looped details. Handcrafted in France, 1960s.
This cool rattan wall mirror combines midcentury and chinoiserie accents. It has all...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
$1,376 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack with a unique circular shape made in original Vienna Straw.
This item was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Contemporary Italian Hexagonal Rattan Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Hexagonal Rattan Mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Mirror
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Planter or Decorative Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful decorative basket or planter fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This lovely object is attributed to Vivai del Sud and made in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 oval rattan mirrors, RO.MA
By RO.MA
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 oval mirrors, RO.MA production, Italy, 1960, rattan frame, in good overall condition with original patina, from private home.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
$4,437 / set
Gerard van den Berg Tall Back Light Brown Leather and Rattan Loveseat for Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. The leather has beautiful patina. In original ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
20th Century Italian Modern Bamboo Magazine Holder - Vintage Rattan Book Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian magazine rack, holder made of hand crafted bamboo and rattan, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1950, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
T.H. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by T.H. Valentiner, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.25” H x 6.25” W x 20“ D (measured as shown in ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rattan and Chrome Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Spain, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Spanish 1960's molded rattan lounge chair with chrome sloped arm supports, with a matching ottoman. Highly unique, sculptural and organic. A wonderful contrast of the natural mater...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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