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Material: Rattan
Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal credenza. A chic wrapped rattan in rich warm colors. Lots of great storage below with two cabinets and three doors. Inset woven rattan panels. Acquired fro...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57.38” H x 13.75” Diameter. Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specificat...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp Sculpture Elephant in Travertine and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing sculpture table lamp in travertine shape of a elephant with lampshade in wicker by the Italian Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Dimensions without ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Aluminum, Brass
American Designer, Coffee Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Marble, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green marble coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 36.25” Diameter
All items ship from High Point, Nor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Marble
Orion Chandelier by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$12,950 / item
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Franco Albini, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Franco Albini, Rattan, Faux Leather.
Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Rattan
Huge Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous very large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud.
In am...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Campaign Style Bamboo / Rattan / Wicker Credenza Or Cabinet Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking credenza with quite a bit of family friendly storage! It is a large scale bamboo credenza with campaign styling. It is painted with a deep red frame and red birds....
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Campaign Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Italian Mid Century Rattan, Cane Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950
s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair By Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol 1950's
Franco Albini (17 October 1905 – 1 November 1977)...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5"H x 7"W x 11"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Rattan Bar Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
A coastal style rattan bar cabinet with sunburst design in front. A squared wooden frame is wrapped with woven rattan throughout, and the top shelf is trimmed with a braided gallery ...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Fabulous Pair of Caramel Rattan and Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design
By IKEA
Located in Roma, RM
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design for Bonacina
Product Details
Chair with an iron suspended frame, covered in wic...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Gothic Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Beautiful set of six genuine McGuire rattan dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The design is famous for its rattan Gothic cathedral pattern with inters...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs, American, circa 1970s. The set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs.
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Six Piece Rattan Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Vintage Rattan Barrel Back Chairs with accompanying ottoman and side tables. In nice vintage condition with minimal surface blemishe...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$5,500 / set
A SPECTACULAR SCULPTURAL MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM FLOOR LAMP, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A huge, spectacular and sculptural plant holder floor lamp, Free-Form, Modernist, large Free-Form structure in copper-plated tubular brass, welded and...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rhapsody Rattan Large Table Lamp by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Armchair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Christian Linnebergs Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
This elegant teak armchair embodies the best of Danish modern design, featuring graceful lines, a beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Louis Sognot. Huge French Riviera style pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera and Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp designed by the French architect Louis Sognot, Italy, 1970s. Structure made of fire-cured cane and rattan, with varnished wicker di...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Italian Rattan and Brass Box and Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Rattan and Brass Box and Tray, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Adeline Console Table, Regular in Natural Honey Rattan, by Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Featuring Sharland England’s signature braiding and loops, the Adeline console table is sophisticated and yet still cosy. Handwoven curves flare out at the base like a tablecloth ins...
Category
2010s Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
This s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Riviera Oval Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera–style oval mirror in bamboo, curved rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish and unique mirror was produced in Italy during the 1960s, and its desig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bohemian Modern Sculptural Woven Wicker Rattan Bamboo Coffee Table Ottoman 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage / mid century Bohemian / Boho wicker / rattan / bamboo coffee table or ottoman featuring rectangular form with thick rolled gallery, inset surface and skirted base. Att...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,645 Sale Price
30% Off
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light Sconce, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle workers. The handwoven rattan shade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$2,263 / set
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated pair of vintage chest of drawers offers rich texture and tropical refinement, perfectly suited for elevated Coastal or Hollywood Regency interiors. The chests are ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970
s Chinoiserie Storage Chest In Rattan With Brass Accents
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Dark-Toned Rattan Storage Chest with Brass Accents
Add a touch of elegance to your home with this beautiful dark toned rattan storage chest, designed in a classic...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
$359 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Chest of Drawers in Rattan and Bamboo w/ Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers fully made in rattan and bamboo and completed by a crystal glass top. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy durin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Ceramic Bowl Chinese Celadon Ware Crackle Glaze Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a ceramic bowl, likely a piece of Chinese celadon ware, characterized by its distinctive crackle glaze and decorative woven bamboo or rattan wrapping. possibl...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Rattan
MId 20th Century Bamboo and Rattan Bed Headboard in Chinese Chippendale style
Located in Roma, IT
A Gorgeous Chinese chippendale style double headboard in Authentic Patina; looks like it came off the set of "YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE" again starring Sean Connery as James Bond.
The structure of this vintage headboard is made of thick bamboo canes cut and tied together with rattan to create a splendid geometric design typical of the British Chinoiseries.
This headboard is of certain Italian production, produced between the 60s and 70s.
The Style and Design of this piece recalls the products of historic Italian brands specialized in natural fibers furnishing, such as Arpex or Vivai Del Sud.
Being produced in Italy, this headboard has the measurements of a standard European double bed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,429 Sale Price
20% Off
Emerson Table - NEW
Located in London, GB
Ready for the garden or the living room, the Emerson side table is part of our first outdoor rattan collection. Handcrafted by artisans, Louise's design...
Category
2010s Indonesian Belle Époque Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,195 / item
Boréns Borås, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Boréns Borås
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rattan wall lights produced by Boréns Borås, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Replaced rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x 7.0"W x 11.0"D
Back ...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair model "Stora Kraal" , Sweden, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair model "Stora Kraal" made in Sweden around 1950. The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Team Guzzini Italy Lucite and Wicker Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Team Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Team Guzzini, Italy, designed this stunning modernist picture frame, which was crafted circa 1970. The rare photo frame boasts a reverse "V" shape with a large, rounded picture view....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wicker
Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
Category
20th Century British Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$669 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Exceptional Pair of Rattan and Cane Basket Loungers by McGuire, Circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and expertly upholstered. Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely stunning pair of organic lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Staggering warmth, color range and texture. Beautiful examples from an extremely limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construction veneered in pencil reed rattan. Incredible design, craftsmanship and quality. Exceptional tone setting pieces that will effectively anchor even the largest of rooms. Memorable chairs designed to highlight a cherished room. Excellent Restored Condition. Meticulous complete professional restoration. The rattan displays...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Very Large Bamboo and Rattan Palm Tree Floor Lamp with Seven Coconut Lights
Located in London, GB
A stunning very large, bamboo and rattan 3 stemmed palm tree floor lamp in the style of Mario Lopez Torres with seven coconut lights at differing heights below bamboo leaves. Re wire...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Extraordinary Pair of Art Deco Style Loungers by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of rare lounge chairs is unique on the market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professional...
Category
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Bamboo Rattan and Glass Round Dinning Room Table by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round dinning table in bamboo, rattan and glass by Maurizio Mariani and Giusto Purini for Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
Black Lacquered two-Door Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves
Located in Roma, RM
Black Lacquered two-Door Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves
Product Details
Dimensions: 152 W x 148.5 H x 47 D cm
Category
1980s Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
21st Century European Barrie Garden Wicker Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The comfortable Barrie garden or dining side chair is hand crafted in a natural colored thick wicker and complements the traditional or minimalist design. It is handcrafted and has a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Sculptural Split Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Manner of Betty Cobonpue
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural split reed lounge chair and ottoman in the manner of Betty Cobonpue. The chair dimensions are 34.5"H x 23.75"W x 51.25"D. The ottoman dimensions are 18.25"H x 23.25"W x 21...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Italian Riviera Coastal Rattan Bamboo Wicker Wire Octagonal Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Octagonal mirror with thick bamboo frame and woven wicker, Italy, 1960-1970.
Elegant mid-20th century woven rattan and bamboo wall mirror in octagon shape. It has reminiscences of the designs by Gabriella Crespi and Christian Dior Home collection.
This beautiful mirror double framed...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Mirror, Rattan, Cane
French Riviera Rattan Flower Sunburst Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall mirror or flower mirror, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s
French Riviera rattan mirror framed by concentric circles displayed as petals ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Bamboo, Mirror
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$22,660 / item
Rattan Wall Coat Hook Mid -Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant Triangle Shaped Rattan Wall Hook is the perfect addition to any room. Its mid-century Italian design in a rattan core with a triangle sh...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$181 / item
Vintage Large Pencil Rattan Bamboo Serving Tray With Handles
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage large oversized pencil, rattan, bamboo serving tray with handles.
Fantastic rectangular shape breakfast serving tray fully made in bamboo canes, curved rattan and hand-woven ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Bamboo and Rattan Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Bamboo continental coat rack and hat rack, dating from the mid-20th century, around 1960. The bamboo has a beautiful color and displays a desirable aged patina.
Nicely crafted bamboo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Graduated Wicker and Iron Three-Tiered Basket Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American storage stand composed of three graduated oval cane-baskets in three sizes mounted to a wrought iron stand.
Circa late 1970s/early 1980s example whose original design has since been slightly modified and copied by a variety of contemporary manufacturers, though quality is substantially lesser in newer versions.
Handle is wrapped in a warm-hued rattan, and rattan 'ties' attach the baskets to the iron frame.
Ties have been newly replaced to ensure longevity/stability.
Natural patina present to cane, as shown.
Two similar stands listed separately (all three were from the same farmhouse...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A French rattan mirror, C 1970.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The large rectangular frame has cut corners and leaf designs inset in all 4 sides. This natural and neutral mirror will work in and enhance a variety of interiors, but especially in ...
Category
20th Century French Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Vintage Twisted Rattan Coffee Side Tables With Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful side tables designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1960s.
The table is made out of pencil thin rattan material with a glass top.
Measurements:
26.50 inche...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Bentwood
Rattan Sofa, Rattan Coffee Table and Chair from 1960
s and Attributed Reed LA CA
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
After spending days trying researching our set of Rattan Furniture, the Ficks Reed Company of Los Angeles is our hypothesis and even then, we cannot be 100% positive. The Rattan frames were typically made in Indonesia and the upholstery was installed in the states. Our three-piece suite of Rattan, incorporating the Rattan Sofa, matching Rattan Chair and Coffee Table were made around 1960 and after over 60-years of use the rattan Sofa still retains its original fabric covering. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the Single Rattan Chair...
Category
1960s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Uchiwa style Miranda AB floor lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare floor lamp produced by Miranda AB in Svedala, Sweden. Designer is unknown.
Big sized, brass wrapped in rattan with a bamboo lamp shade.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dux, Nighstands, Bamboo, Oak, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, oak, rattan and metal nightstands produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 21.25” H x 17.625” W x 23” D
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Giardino Chandelier 1
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier has a structure crafted in rattan combined with the added component of a fabric featuring a geometric pattern on it. Its shape is similar to an old house with a straw...
Category
2010s Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Textile, Rattan
$2,310 / item
Rattan and Bamboo Glass Top Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A coastal style rope twist rattan and bamboo glass top side table. Twisted rattan wraps a bentwood bamboo frame that supports the glass top and flows down into four legs secured with...
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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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