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Material: Rattan
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Green Vintage Bistro Chairs with Woven Reed Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 2 charming green vintage bistro chairs with elegant detailing and woven reed seats.
This lovely and graceful pair of green vintage bistro chairs features ma...
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20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 4 rattan and metal chairs 60s style design
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 4 chairs made of black metal and rattan, featuring a 1960s-inspired design. Recently manufactured with a strong vintage aesthetic. All pieces are in very good condition — a st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Split Pencil Reed Bamboo Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Amazing Pair of split pencil reed rattan/ bamboo chairs in the style of Elinor and John McGuire. Fabulous Tropical /coastal vibe. Solid , heavy chairs. Authentic vintage with coastal...
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1980s Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$4,500 / set
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Bistra Chair by AMDL Circle
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for GUBI by Michele De Lucchi’s architecture practice, AMDL CIRCLE, Bistra is a
sculptural furniture collection that distills the classic bistro chair to its essential form,...
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2010s Danish Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930
Handwoven with a green stripe
Very comfortable for patio or garden
Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair
Located in 1204, CH
Bina’ means ‘Dance’ in Congolese Tshiluba. Tshiluba is one of the languages alongside three other native languages spoken in the DCR. The chair is made out of teak, the back of handw...
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2010s Rattan Chairs
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Inspired Red Woven Rattan and Wire Hoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red dyed and woven rattan chair on white enameled wire frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with age and use including a few spots where red has chipped.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wire
6 Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Bamboo Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage McGuire dining chairs set of 6 chairs. Made of woven rattan on. Bamboo bases. 4 brocade cushions s available.
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,730 / set
Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France
Søn
Located in Firenze, FI
The model 147 chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and son, is one of the most graceful Danish Modern chairs. A combination of the very expressive fluid l...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s.
The lines of these chairs are incredible, handmade in curve...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$564 / item
Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed, Mid-Century swivel lounge chair for highly acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg stands as one of Holland's most innovative and pr...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown Manufacturer
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,325 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your dining space with this set of six Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs. Embodying the relaxed elegance of coastal living in America, each chair boasts artisan...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Step into a world of mid-century elegance with this exceptional pair of 1950s rattan wicker basket chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. Thes...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and Rattan
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example of timeless design. Made from rattan and metal, these chairs combine elegance and d...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Finnish Birch and Rattan Chairs Produced by Wilhelm Schauman
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern set of two rattan & birch chairs from the 1940s/1950s, produced by Wilhelm Schauman and attributed to Werner West. Birch frame, rattan backrest, re-upholstered wi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
$1,995 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Rattan and Wicker Lounge Chair, Italy 1900s
Located in Naples, IT
Antique Italian rattan chair with round decoration inizio '900
The structure follows curved and rounded lines, the backrest is richly decorated with circles and weaves, it has two ...
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
GRACE VINTAGE dining chair with Natural Cane
Located in Frazão, Porto
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood structure is completed by the cane, in natural or painted finish. The seat and the backrest can be upholstered in a wide range of fabrics.
Shown upholstered with Comfort 01 (Cat. A fabric), with Oak structure and natural cane.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Cane, Rattan
$3,926 / item
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage English Regency Brighton Pavilion style armchairs crafted from bamboo and rattan. Features horseshoe shaped bamboo frames detailed with fretwork of traditional geomet...
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Mid-20th Century English Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,450 / set
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,419 Sale Price / item
54% Off
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, maple.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 77 cm x H 72 cm
La Luna’s quiet sop...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Foam, Maple
$2,704 / item
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$4,489 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Set of Six Mid Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid century rattan, velvet and wood chairs.
They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory in 1960s. We thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beechwo...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Rattan
Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage English Regency Brighton Pavilion style armchairs crafted from bamboo and rattan. Features horseshoe shaped bamboo frames detailed with fretwork of traditional geomet...
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Mid-20th Century English Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,450 / set
Sculptural Rattan and Wooden Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This avant-garde chair blurs the line between art and furniture. The backrest and angular stance evoke a sense of movement and tension, while the handwoven rattan elements bring orga...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of the bird after which it's named, this rare chair features large rolled arms and an hourglass shaped base. A stunning piece of furniture with a rich history, its design and craftsmanship reflect the elegance and sophistication of its era. Designed to make a statement both structurally and aesthetically, Peacock chairs are considered pieces of art as well as chairs. In fine original condition with a beautifully aged original rich surface color patina, this chair is part of a set that includes the chair and a very rare Peacock rocker, probably custom made in the South of France. Each piece is sold separately.
The iconic Peacock chair has a fascinating history and cultural significance. Gaining popularity in the 1920s, it became a "must have piece" with everyone from government officials to celebrities. Its association with Hollywood and the entertainment industry further elevated its status, as seen in its prominent appearances in films and TV series. It's legendary portrayal of Morticia Addams' regal throne in The Addams Family and Sylvia Kristel's memorable scene in the French erotic...
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1930s French Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Vintage Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Bamboo Chairs for Rohe Noordwolde
Located in London, England
Pair of 1960s Dirk Van Sliedrecht rattan bamboo high-back with a round seat chairs. Manufactured by Rohe Noordwolde.
The chairs are well made and v...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Large Peacock Chair Rattan Emanuelle Chair XL Boho Style 149cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large boho-style peacock chair, better known as the Emanuelle chair from the film, made of rattan in the second half of the 20th century.
Made of rattan and woven cane, it...
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1960s European Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Twisted Washed White Rattan Coastal Style Barrel Back Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Late 20th century Twisted Rattan Coastal / Bohemian style Barrel back lounge chair with upholstery seat cushion. Circa 1990s
Features a Verner Panton Chair's Inspired design with white washed twisted rattan frame and a removable upholstered seat cushion.
In excellent original condition with very minor sings of wear consistent with age an history. Please see the close up pics for details.
The cushion has been recently reupholstered with a vintage tropical print fabric...
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1990s Bohemian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...
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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,183 / item
Near Pair of 19th Century French Rattan Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Near pair of 19th century French rattan armchairs in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs with armrests in metal, wood and rattan.
Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm.
Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,850 / item
Italian Midcentury Rattan Dining Chairs Design Campo
Graffi for Home, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs with black laquered metal frame and rattan seat model Basket design by Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi and produced by Home, It...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
By Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949. Pine frame, rattan details on the backrests, brass details, leather ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Pair of red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1960s Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy, little damage on rattan see photo
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1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / set
Vintage Ratan Peacock Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An exquisite 1960s Italian rattan peacock chair, featuring a woven fan-shaped back and curved solid arms. This sculptural and iconic silhouette captures the elegance of mid-century d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a spa...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Maple
Early 20th Century Cottage Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bobbin Chair w/ Rattan Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic cottage style bobbin chair in beautifully aged and toned wood with rattan seat and decorative hand-carved frame. In original condition with wear consistent with age and use.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,577 Sale Price / item
51% Off
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Seat Height (inches): 3.5"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative qu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Blue Velvet and Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Alma with Blue Velvet and Walnut Wood
The Alma Chair is a costumizable chair, where you can choose the fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl style bamboo rattan arm chair with new Starfish upholstery. Slight wear to frame finish.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Luc Bar Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Manufactured in French, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$2,377 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Four Rattan
Black Enameled Steel Chairs by Lucien Carrier - France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four rattan basket chairs. Black lacquered steel feet. Feet have been repainted. These minimalist chairs have a unique French Reconstruction era look. Their compact size make...
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1950s French Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Rattan Bar Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of versatile black rattan and bamboo counter stools. Timeless lines -- they coordinate well in a traditional or contemporary interior. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,450 / set
Antique American Eastern Seaboard Wicker and Hardwood Side Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming, American, eastern seaboard, antique dark brown wicker and hardwood side chair, circa 1900. A simple and one of a kind design that would pair well with many different styl...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Pair Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of rattan armchairs were designed by Tito Agnoli in 1959. Rectangular base with scoop-form seats and curvy arms, these chairs work with or without cushions....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,795 / set
Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage Italian fan-backed chair from the Mid-20th century of woven rattan and bamboo featuring a stylish design to the back, seat, and legs.
Two a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,404 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,905 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel
Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, cover...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique and Vintage Rattan Chairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for vintage rattan chairs? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
For rattan dining chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs and other rattan seating, there is no shortage of popular search terms for interested parties — suggestions include Bielecky Brothers, New York–based makers of handcrafted rattan furniture since 1903; Milanese artist-designer Gabriella Crespi, who blended rattan with brass in sexy, sculptural pieces during the 1970s; and Peacock chairs, a catchall term for the numberless iterations of the beloved high-backed seat.
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, antique and vintage 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 and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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