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Material: Rattan
Lounge Chair in Rattan, Teak and Metal
Located in Goteborg, SE
Elegant and rare lounge chair in rattan, teak and metal.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bench Settee in Chinoiserie Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bench Settee in Chinoiserie Style
This beautiful vintage rattan bamboo bench settee in Chinoiserie style is the perfect blend of boho chic and coastal elegance...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Soft Dijon Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Set of Two Rattan Chairs in Newly Reupholstered Green Wool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Two typical Bohemian rattan chairs in very good condition. The cushions have been reupholstered recently with green wool so they are quite fresh. The design is striking because of th...
Category
1950s Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wool, Rattan
Elegant Restored Manau Series Sofa by Henry Olko, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery.
An inc...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Spectacular Pair of Espresso and Caramel Art Deco Rattan Loungers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Trellis Rattan Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of this vintage rattan bench by the legendary American maker, Bielecky Brothers. This piece is a testament to luxury rattan design, featuring ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
‘Arca’ Folding Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for crassevig, 1974 Italy
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
folding chairs in solid ash. Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition. Arca by Gigi Sabadin created in 1974 for Crassevig.
Arca chair design by Gigi Sabadin in 1974. Crasse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rattan Pair Chairs With Ottoman, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French pair of very comfortable rattan side chairs.
Matching ottoman measures 32 x 20 x 14 high.
Newly reupholstered cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$12,250 / set
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Loop Arm Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of unique mid-century rattan armchairs embody the mid-century modern aesthetic with their clean lines and minimalist design. The b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century ten-strand square pretzel arm rattan 3-seater sectional sofa in the style of Paul T. Frankl. It comes with custom-made cushions available C.O.M. and a finely constructed ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$13,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Exquisite Set of Six Modern Rattan Dining Chairs in the Mackintosh Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous set of six high back rattan dining chairs. A modern interpretation of the Classic Mackintosh style. Extremely comfortable and...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rohe Noordwolde High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century highback bamboo lounge chair by Rohe Noordwolde with bamboo seating tied to a black enameled tubular frame with rattan weaving. This chair can be used outdoors under a dr...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Rattan sofa, attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and patina.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Incredible Pair of Cordovan Tortoiseshell Emperor
s Cube Loungers, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expe...
Category
1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge After Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the monumental scale and organic modernism of Michael Taylor with this extraordinary vintage chaise lounge. Expertly hand-woven from natural rattan, this piece showcases a bo...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Basket Chair, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received t...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$710 / item
Coastal Storage Bench with Cushion
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an elegant Architectural White painted finish, it offers a clean, coastal aesthetic, beautifully contrasted by three Rattan Natural finish baskets that add a touch of rustic cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,467 / item
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless coastal charm to your dining space with this set of six vintage Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Featuring a beautifully intricate bamboo and rattan frame with an icon...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Rare Flemming Lassen Rattan Easy Chair, 1940
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen rattan easy chair with a green cushion. Designed 1940, made and marked with metal plate by E.V.A Nissen, Denmark.
Fine original condition with new cushion made as o...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
P3S Rattan Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Argelato, BO
P3S Rattan Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960s
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Italian design, an elegant and refined chaise longue that easily adapts to differe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen MCM Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 31 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Teak
Coastal Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sturdy wooden frame finished in a rich, dark walnut stain, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The backrest and sides are crafted from beautifully ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$735 / item
Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brilliant tribute to the iconic designs of McGuire, this stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs embodies sophisticated, organic modernism. Expertly handcrafted from bent rattan and...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous restored vintage sofa...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art-Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair/Ottoman Set, 3 sets Avail
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features an Art Deco-living room set with two fan arm lounge chairs and two matching ottomans. Each chair features beautifully shaped "Fan" arms with a stacked rat...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$7,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wicker and Iron Zest Chair by Francois Liguori, 1988
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern sculptural 'Zest' chairs designed by French designer and artist Francois Liguori.
The chairs are composed from woven rattan supported by a...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
$1,160 / item
Dutch Colonial Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Teak
Rattan, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Dutch colonial teak chair with adjustable back rest. Pair available. The price reflects one. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; Backrest 22″ high x 11.5” seat height x 38” arm re...
Category
1950s Dutch Colonial Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Set of Four Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair, Restored, 1970s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored set of four Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each featuring a padded seat and backrest. The set is meticulously refinished to highlight the natu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Restored 1940s Rattan 2 Piece Square Pretzel 4-Strand Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this 2-piece vintage restored rattan chaise lounge chair. The ottoman attaches to extend the armchair into a chaise lounge and features a soft and comfortable cushion top. T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Single Strand Set of Three Bar Stools
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Upgrade your bar area with this charming set of three Restored Paul Frankl style Single-Strand Rattan Bar Stools. These vintage beauties feature stacked pyramid backs, offering a ble...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Rattan Cathedral Lounge Chairs After McGuire - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infused with coastal charm and classic McGuire-inspired design, this pair of vintage rattan cathedral lounge chairs offers the perfect fusion of artistry and comfort. Featuring an ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Rattan
Stunning, Unusual Pair Rattan/ Bamboo Arm Chairs, Attrib to Danny Ho Fong
By McGuire, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching Pair Curved High Back Stylized Rattan Arm Chairs,
Attributed to Danny Ho Fong (Designer)
Made by Mcguire,, seats in need of restoration.. Hand Delivery avail to New York C...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pencil Rattan Sofa, Pair Arm Chairs, Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table. It is reminiscent of the rattan creations of Gabriella Crespi. These are substanti...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Coastal Large Braid Rattan Bar Stools by Wicker Works Manner of Micheal Taylor 3
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Inspired by the timeless designs of Michael Taylor, this set of three barstools by Wicker Works showcases the beauty of large braid rattan craftsmanship.
The curved barrel-back desig...
Category
1990s Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Lacquered Rattan Cane Swivel Barstools
By McGuire, Hans Kaufeld
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of rattan swivel bar stools made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The stools feature a pole rattan frame with a gracefully curved bac...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Restored Rattan Dining Chairs with Cathedral Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Rattan Dining Chairs with Cathedral patterned Back in woven reed rattan. Adorned in a serene dark blue seat cushion, these chairs blen...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Janine Abraham
Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Armchairs and Table c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A rare and elegant rattan lounge set by French designers Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, dating to the 1960s. This sculptural ensemble comprises four lounge armchairs and a matching r...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Rattan Chairs in a Honey Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of modern rattan chairs in a honey finish.
Enjoy sumptuous relaxation with this lounge chair.
Crafted from elegant rattan, its honey finish radiates warmth and sophistication. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,605 / set
Radiant Set of 8 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Restored Mid-Century Dark Stained Rattan Canopy Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of restored rattan throne chairs in a rich dark espresso brown stain with canopy tops . This exquisite duo adds a touch of high st...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,625 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1950s French Rattan and Bamboo Bar Stools - a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of vintage bamboo barstools with black leather seats were made in France in the 1950s. With minor signs of wear on the seat, the sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Sofa After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this vintage coastal bent rattan sofa, inspired by the designs of Paul Frankl. Showcasing beautifully curved rattan arms and an in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Vintage Rare Snake Arm Rattan Children
s Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm child's size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has bee...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Teak Armchairs with Woven Rattan Seats, Colonial Art Deco Style, 1920
s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Teak Armchairs with Woven Rattan Seats, Colonial Art Deco Style, Circa 1920-1930
An elegant pair of solid teak armchairs, emblematic of the Colonial Art Deco style, most lik...
Category
1920s Indonesian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Stool
Le Roi
by Norr11, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi' Stool by Norr11
Dimensions :
Diameter: 36 cm
Height: 44 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Color: natural oak
Natural French Rattan
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The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Franco Albini style vintage mid-century bent bamboo & rattan high backed rocking or lounge chair. Beautiful design - very 1960s / 1970s and would make a lovely addition to any home, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN
GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs
By William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gol...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Bent "Palm" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage bent "Palm" rattan dining room side chair with a seat color of your choice, included is a set of six chairs. Each chair features a two-strand double-loop rattan seat back wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,700 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with loop center feet. Add that mid-20th-century Hawaiian charm and timeless tropical vibe...
Category
1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Stool or Drinks Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Small antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood stool from the 19th century with carved scrolling spandrels, woven rattan top and horse hoof feet, that could be used as a drinks t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Restored Rattan Dining Chairs set w/ Tic-Tac-Toe Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining side chairs with Tic-Tac-Toe grid back and vintage tropical floral seat.
1950, United States
We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furnit...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
McGuire Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
McGuire Rattan Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 34.25 wide x 33 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 22 and arm height/chair clearance of 28.5 inches
We take our photos in a co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of French Riviera Organic Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Gorgeous pair of 1970s oversized bamboo rattan lounge chairs made in the French Riviera organic modern style. The chairs feature a large bent rattan frame fitted with Silky blue cush...
Category
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,960 / set
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan / Wicker Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A three piece suite of Art Deco Rattan furniture,C.1929, American, Heywood Wakefield Co. Gardner, Ma.This set of rattan is also known as stick wicker and described as modernistic in their 1929 Furniture catalogue.
The three pieces are done in a white painted finishing and are all in very good condition. The fabrics are in a light background decorated with an embroidered style Sea Horse / sea life design and is also in very good condition.
The set consists of a three seat sofa, an extra large arm chair with magazine pocket and its large companion arm chair, As per the catalogue: these deep seated chairs were modeled on a Chinese boat chair that was fashionable in the 1920s.The matching triple hump curved back sofa continues this modern movement with its high curved arms. A very impressive, comfortable and stylish matching suite.
The sofa measures: 34.75" Ht. x 68.25" W. x 33.5"D. x seat Ht 16"
The large arm chair: 34.25" Ht. x 33" W. x 42" D. x seat Ht. 16.5":
The small arm chair...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
A truly versatile statement chair, designed to draw attention in the office, living room or at the dining table. Our Piolo faux bamboo chair is handcrafted from rattan and then torch...
Category
2010s Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Antique and Vintage Rattan Seating on 1stDibs: Shop Rattan Dining Chairs, Bar Stools, Armchairs and More
Shopping for vintage rattan dining chairs, swivel chairs, bar stools or sofas? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
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.
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.
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. Postwar San Francisco brand McGuire, which became synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design, is known to enthusiasts for its collectible rattan furniture, in particular its Director's X-Chair and Cracked Ice chair.
Find antique and vintage rattan sofas, daybeds, dining chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
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