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Material: Rattan
Early 20th Century Carved Elmwood Side Chair with Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese carved elmwood side chair from the early 20th century, with woven rattan seat. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm chair features a curvin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Restored Floating Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the style of designer Paul Frankl, this 1940s floating rattan lounge features two swoop arch legs that give the chair a floating appearance.
Custom cushions C.O.M. (Cust...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan ottoman.
...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,271 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Midcentury Chromed Metal with Removable Rattan and Wicker Italian Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs with removable rattan seat. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to designers Franco Campi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
"Rondo" armchair rattan Göte Möbler Nässjö AB Sweden 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
RATTAN ARMCHAIR “RONDO” 1960S, GÖTE-FURNITURE NÄSSJÖ.
Armchair in rattan on a steelpipe lacquered base.
Good vintage condition.
Price for 1 armchair.
2 other armchairs available on s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Wicker Square Pouf Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century square pouf fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy during the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair with Cane Backrest and Brass Caps
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chair in ebony finished frame.
Ebony finished wood frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane.
Seat in cognac tan faux leather.
Polished brass caps.
Dim...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-century modern Rattan and Bamboo Ottoman Stool Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern Rattan and Bamboo Ottoman Stool Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Infuse your space with vintage elegance and charm with this pair of round rattan ottoman...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with light linen w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf in the Style of Albini 1960s
Rattan Pouf Stool
Italian - Rattan - Vintage
Measures : Ø64cm H:34cm
Material : Rattan
Wear consistent with age an...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French Leather Strap and Rattan Stool / Side Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1122 French rattan and leather bench side table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan / Bamboo Ottomans / Tables in Blue
White, 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun set! It is a set of three Chinese chippendale style ottomans or side tables in a new striped upholstery. They are in very good vintage condition. The tops are not attac...
Category
1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan Bamboo Stool or Side Table in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern stool handcrafted in bamboo and rattan. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This stool has an eye-catching construction. It has round top made of concentric rattan canes with bamboo canes as main structure and some accents in wicker. It stands up on four bamboo legs.
This Franco Albini style round stool or end table is lovely for a beach house decoration but it will be nice also to add a fresh accent in an urban apartment or countryside house.
Minor wear commensurate with age.
You can use it alone or as a set choosing a larger stool in rattan...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Coastal Modern Rattan Club or Lounge Chair with Pink Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy club chair from the 1980's. It features woven rattan accent with the original pink fabric. Upholstery can use updating but very usable.
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Art Deco , mODERnist Sofa
Chair / Reed /Rattan / Wicker attr to Ypsilanti Reed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Art Deco ,mODERnist Sofa & Chair / Reed /Rattan / Wicker attributed to Donald Deskey for Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co. Amazing design,, modern, streamline.Appears to be ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Mid-Century Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century two-tier round coffee table in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This lovely piece was designed in italy in the 1970s.
In amazing conditions and wi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan rocking chair you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited thr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Ficks Reed Style Bamboo Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Style Bamboo Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
1970s Tropical Sculptural Finely Crafted Rattan Chairs Ottoman, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style chairs and ottoman you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beaut...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Pair of McGuire Cerused Rattan Mohair Library Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of rattan library armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a pole rattan frame with a custom ordered cer...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Rattan
Pair of Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Rattan Recliner Lounge Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare pair of vintage Heywood Wakefield lounge chairs featuring one fixed lounge chair and one recliner. Note the sculptural bent rattan frames with sweeping architectural arms and o...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Torii Oak and Rattan Stool by Luis Gimeno
Located in Geneve, CH
Torii Oak and Rattan Stool by Luis Gimeno
Dimensions: D 35 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak, rattan.
Available in Red or Black. Please contact us.
For this stool, I have been inspir...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Oak, Rattan
$8,959 / item
1970s Sculptural Faux Bois Folk Art Frog Motifs Wrought Iron Rattan Settee Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural, faux bois, wrought iron and rattan settee bench you could hope to find. In its original condition. Outstan...
Category
1970s European Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Mid Century Lucite and Rattan Barstools With Quadrille Laminated Up
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Stylish set of three mid-century lucite and rattan barstools newly upholstered in Quadrille laminated fabric. Featuring sleek lucite frames paired with white-painted rattan detailing...
Category
20th Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Lucite
Rattan and Bamboo Wingback Armchair Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1970s to 1980s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of 1970s Scandinavian craftsmanship, this vintage woven Scandinavian chair embodies the clean lines and natural materials that defined mid-century design. Woven ra...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C childs ladder back chair with original rush seat. The seat is so beautiful. Pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Franco Albini Style Stained Rattan, Reed
Willow Pouf/ Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franco Albini Style Stained Rattan, Reed
Willow Pouf/ Ottoman
Italy, circa 1970s
A nice variation, beautiful warm earth one stain, with woven re...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Willow
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Art Deco Vintage Chaise Longue by Perret
Vibert Attributed France 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rattan Art Deco vintage chaise longue or daybed created by Perret & Vibert attributed, France, 1920s.
A rare and elegant chaise longue with great featu...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in Prato, IT
This no.18 chair was designed by Gebrüder Thonet around 1875 and was one of the most popular chairs of Thonet. This set of 4 chairs was manufactured by ZPM Radomsko in the 1960s. The...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Restored Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Rattan Five-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Description
A fully restored living room set featuring a five-strand squar...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Restored Organic Modern Split Rattan Sculptural Sofa
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A bold and sculptural Mid-20th Century split rattan sofa, fully restored and showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The geometric frame is wrapped in diagonally patterned rattan, high...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury round coffee table in curved bamboo and rattan. This lovely piece was designed in italy in the 1970s.
This beautiful two tier round coffee table has a sturdy ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Tito Agnoli Mid-Century Pouf, Ottoman in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pouf or ottoman fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredible rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by the mastery of Tito Agnoli and produced by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Organic Modern Club Chair
Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive organic modern "Club Chair" with ottoman by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire with comfy silhouette & interesting textured deep Verdigris caste bronze Faux Bois frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bronze
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Pencil Rattan Egg Pod Tub Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A sculptural Late 20th Century pencil rattan pod chair in an organic egg-shaped form. The continuous wrap of rattan creates a bold and fluid silhouette, giving the piece both strengt...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rattan and Wicker Stool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, decorative rattan/bamboo stool in very good condition, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Mid-century Modern Italian Rattan and Wicker Two Armchairs and Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and two-seater sofa with rattan structure, wicker weaving entirely handmade.
Italian design from the late 1970s, new upholstery, ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Design Rattan Armchairs, France 1950
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design Rattan / Wicker Armchair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period. Steel shaped base with wicker / rattan woven shell seat. Beautiful in design with ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Design Oak and Rattan Pair of Footstools, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of Danish design footstools, with a frame in solid oak and a seat in rattan. One stool has a sticker from Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Good vintage condition. There is some mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. McGuire furniture is made to last for generation...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Measurements listed are of chair in its most upright position.
Measurements of the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish High Back Pine and Wicker Tage Poulsen Mid-century Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish High-back Wicker and Rattan brutalist armchair by the Danish architect Tage Poulsen. Ca. 1960-1970s.
The chair is in patinated pine and with wicker in both seat and back.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Pine
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Miami, FL
Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable
Offered for sale is an original Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria Morris adjustable ch...
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
$2,500 Sale Price
34% Off
Rattan Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde Holland 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Rattan hanging Chair .Manufactured by Rohe Noordwolde .Holland
Superb seating comfort . Look at that heavy Steel base ,beathiful hand made...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of 1960s Arco Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs – Germany
By Arco
Located in London, GB
This elegant pair of rattan and bamboo armchairs, manufactured by Arco in Germany during the 1960s, retains its original Arco label. Each chair features a sculptural bent frame paire...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Superb Set of 12 Cerused Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs in Aged Tobacco
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
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
1970s Ficks Reed Woven Rattan Zebra Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, signatu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with linen webbing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Beech
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period yoke-back chairs from the 19th century, made from natural wood with carved splats. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, each of this pair o...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan armchairs with curved armrests.
Good conditions.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Raoul Guys for Airborne Pair of Lounge Chairs France - 1950s
By Raoul Guys
Located in Berlin, DE
Raoul Guys for Airborne Lounge Chair Pair, France - 1950s in Rattan and Metal. We offer restoration and reupholstery in our in-house atelier. Please ask for a quote
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
$9,446 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19thC Original Green Painted Stool with Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original green painted foot stool with hand woven hemp seat. The seat is amazing and in very sturdy condition.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vivai del Sud bamboo rattan armchairs 1960s.
Located in bari, IT
Pair of two Vintage Rattan or Bamboo Armchairs manufactured by Vivai del Sud. Vivai del Sud was a leading Italian manufacturer in the 1960s and 1970s, specialising in furniture made ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$2,848 / set
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 1.75"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Pedestal Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan bucket seat features a circular height carved with two armrests fixed to a round, stacked rattan swivel base. The chair has been repainted to its ori...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
Deco Rattan Settee
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant Art Deco settee showcasing a blend of geometric form and natural materials. The dark stained teak frame displays the strong, architectural lines characteristic of 1920s-30s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$3,595
Indoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 83.5 cm x 82 cm x H 72c...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,339 / item
Restored 5-Strand Rattan "Double-Speed" Arm Sofa
Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century rattan living room set includes a five-strand "double-speed" arm sofa with a matching lounge chair, both feature stacked ra...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored Modernist 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century era round full pretzel two-seat settee Loveseat with a three-strand round pretzel armrest.
1950, United States
We only purchase and sell the best and finest r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Late 20th Century Boho Chic Coastal Style Rattan Vanity Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage late 20th century Boho chic coastal style rattan vanity bench. Circa 1990s
Features a off white rattan body with carved wooden details on the scrolled ends.
In excellent ne...
Category
1990s Unknown Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Twine
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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