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Material: Rattan
Rattan Black With Arms Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan Black With Arms all in
natural rattan in black matte finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$700 / item
Rattan White Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Rattan White all in
natural rattan in white matte finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,174 / item
Incredible Antique Chinese Rattan
Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and beautiful pair of antique Chinese rattan and bamboo armchairs with great style and craftsmanship.
arm heigh 26.5
Seat dept 18
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brazilian Modern Set of 4 Chairs in Hardwood, Caning
Suede, Celina, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Each dining chair features a structure in Brazilian rosewood with four delicate long legs with the backrest in caning and the seat in its original ultra suede upholstery. The wood ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Suede, Rattan, Hardwood
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Italian Round Stool, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century rattan and bamboo round stool. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during 1960s.
The stool features a round base in curved bamboo, three straight legs and a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Ficks Reed Side Chairs with New Sunbrella Cushions, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of Ficks Reed boho chic rattan side chairs with new Sunbrella cushions freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your boho chic in...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Lacquer
Vintage Italian Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A singular statement of timeless design, this vintage bamboo armchair is a masterpiece of Chinoiserie style. Expertly handcrafted, it features the iconic geometric fretwork of the Ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury Set of Big Armchairs with Matching Coffee Table, Rattan and Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury set of big armchairs and coffee table, rattan and wood.
Living room set.
Table measurements: Height 21.65in, deep 22.44in, wide 42.12 in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Boho Chic Buri Rattan Swivel Dining Chairs With Multi Color Animal Upholstery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a playful yet sophisticated touch to your dining space with this pair of Boho Chic Buri Rattan Swivel Dining Arm Chairs. Crafted from buri rattan and adorned with multi-colored a...
Category
20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base.
Restored to new for you.
This was made by Ritts co, Tropitan , Herb Sr. and Shirley Ri...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Rattan Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of children chairs made of handcrafted Rattan and wicker in the style of Franco Albini, in good condition. The very decorative seat sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stool by Alvar Aalto, model “Y 61”. Made from birch with flowing lines, wreathed rattan seat.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Italian Designer, Stool, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and bamboo stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Pouf Stool in Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury pouf fully made in curved rattan and woven wicker. This stunning and rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Bonacina.
The craftsmanship of the ottoman is exceptional, featuring gorgeous hourglass shaped structure made of rattan allowing the stool to be light and solid at the same time.
Fully handmade with perfect proportions, perfect example of Italian manufacture from the 60s.
A gorgeous stool that will enhance a midcentury porch or a minimal living room...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
Rare Freeline Monumental Sculptural Rattan Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular and beautifully-presented chairs. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are a statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous details on this beauty! The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. Expressive like a Frank Gehry building...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Stool Attributed to Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and bamboo stool / benche / ottoman attributed Franco Albini.
Made in Italy 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Restored Midcentury Rattan, Living Room Seating Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style rattan living room set including a matching three-seat sectional sofa, lounge chair and ottoman. Both the sofa and chair feature the famous six strand square pretze...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$8,427 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Talalla Armchair Handmade in Dark Teak Rattan Linen Mid Century Style, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
The Talalla Armchair beautifully captures the spirit of tropical ease and timeless Mediterranean charm, offering both exceptional comfort and sophisticated character. This exquisite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Feathers, Foam, Linen, Rattan, Teak
Contemporary Armchair with Ottoman, Caramel Velvet / Natural Rattan
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Dark stained solid oak wood structure.
Natural woven rattan back.
Stain and water resistant soft velvet.
Stainless steel accents in gold finish.
Available in COM upon request.
Showin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kuki Armchair Handmade in Teak Linen Rattan Scandi Style, In Stock
Located in Palma, ES
The Kuki Armchair is crafted with the effortless elegance of a modern, tropical aesthetic in mind, blending showmanship with subtlety to create a piece perfect for a cozy yet refined...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak, Linen, Foam, Hardwood, Feathers, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Armchairs in Rattan, Rush
green fabric, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful rattan and rush armchair was produced in Italy around 1960.
the design of this armchair recalls the Continuum model by Gio Ponti for Bonacina, but in the version wi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rush
Set of 4 Chairs Zigo Metal Rattan by Ron Arad for Driade, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 dining chairs armchairs model Zigo by the designer Ron Arad for the italian editor Driade in 1993. Lacquered metal and rattan. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Fratt...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s Fine Rattan Green White Stripes McGuire Style Settee Sofa, set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style settees you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is...
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan six-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional sofa with sectional pieces showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Frankl...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Lounge Chairs With End Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Crafted in the mid‑1950s by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, this compelling set—a pair of bamboo lounge chairs accompanied by matching end tables—is a sublime embodiment of tropical mode...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Formica
$4,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Petite Rattan Stool in the Style of Louis Sognot, France, 1960
s
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Four legged petite rattan low stool. In the style of Louis Sognot. Good vintage condition. This item will ship from France and can be returned to eit...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Rattan and Metal by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by L...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coastal Medallion Brighton Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bring coastal charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Medallion Brighton Chair. Featuring a stunning medallion design and a breezy, relaxed style, this chair is perfect for add...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Set of 2 rattan armchairs Lio Carminati mid-century 1960s rattan and fabric
By Leo Carminati
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 rattan armchairs, design by Lio Carminati, Italy, 1960. Elegant and lightweight, these seats embody the appeal of 1960s Italian design, with a handcrafted woven frame that e...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Organic Modern Rattan Fanback Peacock
Curved Back Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage rattan curved fan back in excellent vintage condition. Newer upholstery enhanced with custom goose down filled back cushion upholstered in modern blue & white cotton linen. S...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Rattan Lounge Chairs with Linen Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian rattan lounge chairs with linen cushions
Mid century
We would love to have a lazy day sitting in these chairs
Beautifully sculpted rattan frames crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan
Ming Dynasty Style Wedding Armchairs with Curving Arms and Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Ming Dynasty style vintage wedding armchairs from the mid-20th century, with woven rattan seats, curving armrests and natural wood patina. This near pair of Ming dynas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
New Upholstered Rattan Seating Set, 4x Armchairs 1x Stool 1x Coffee Table, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
New upholstered rattan seating set consisting of 4x swivel and tilt armchairs 1x stool 1x coffee table, 1960s Italy.
The armchairs and the stool have been newly upholstered. A uni...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Set of 3 John Hutton Rattan Lounge Chairs for Donghia Merbau Coastal Line, 1995
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Camden, ME
This rare set of three rattan lounge chairs was designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) in 1995 for Donghia’s distinguished Merbau Coastal Collection.
As Donghia’s Design Director from...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Rush, Reed, Polyester, Mahogany, La...
Set of Four Natural Wicker Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four natural wicker barrel back chairs. Four mid-century woven wicker/rattan barrel back side chairs newly upholstered in white muslin; ready for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
$6,400 / set
Jacques Adnet Style Natural Woven Rattan Basket Chair With Black Wire Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage basket chair in the style of Jacques Adnet from the 1950s, with a darker woven seat and black enameled metal base. The chair is in its or...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Large Sculptural Rattan Lounge or Egg Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Sculptural Rattan Lounge or Egg Chair, Italy, 1980s
Introducing the sculptural Rattan Lounge or Egg Chair, a rare gem from Italy in the 1980s. Its unique egg-shaped design and...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
McGuire Set of Four Armchairs
Located in Highland, IN
Another elegant design by Elinor and John McGuire, these armchairs are not only beautiful, but incredibly well built with McGuire's patented method using rawhide binding at the joint...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Modern Style Rattan Armchairs In Custom Finishes-Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The natural wooden structure features a rattan back and side handcrafted using the Portuguese traditional techniques. Two upholstered velvet cushions are placed on the seat and back of the armchair
Treatments: Fire Resistant; Pet Proof; Water Repellent Velvet...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
Rattan Loveseat with Custom Brazilian Cowhide and Leather Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
In the style of Eero Aarnio.
The romance of rattan! Homey, versatile, and always stylish. This loveseat is part of a 10-piece set but we have decided to sell the pieces separatel...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan
Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chair
Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Mid-Century Rattan living room set reminiscent of Paul Frankl's style, crafted by Tochiku. This exquisite ensemble comprises a four-seat sectional sofa, two lounge chairs, and a stacked ottoman...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Tony Paul Attribution, Stool, Wood, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rattan stool attributed to Tony Paul, USA, c. 1950s.
seat height 11.25.
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Arm 4 Piece Sofa Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
4-piece living room set of restored rattan with matching 3/4 pretzel arm furniture featuring a 3-seat sectional sofa, an adjustable lounge chair and ottoman, and a 2-seat sectional s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Cane, Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and cane lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 10.5"
Arm Height (inches): 19.5"
All items ship from High Point, ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Cote d
Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s.
The chair has a solid ratta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Paul T. Frankl 3-Strand Square Pretzel Round-Back Lounge Chair (unrestored)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, museum-quality three-strand square pretzel round-back lounge chair was designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality rattan poles available and is in its original, ...
Category
1930s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Bamboo and Wicker Stool, Style of Tony Paul and Franco Albini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming stool or side table in the manner of Tony Paul and Franco Albini. Wonderful use of materials and petite size make for an interesting accessory to your room. Use as a foot ...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel 3-seat Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century six-strand 3-seat rattan sofa features square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Made of steam-bent rattan poles.
The sofa followed the same silhouette that was pr...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wicker, Rattan
$7,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Rattan Armchair, circa 1960
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury, Italian chair
Bent Rattan and woven Manilla grassa frame
Minor flaking of the clear coat on the back of the chair (see images)
No structural damage or large cracks of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Paire of Fauteuils "Papasan" in Rattan and Quilted Fabric, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paire of fauteuils in rattan. Rotary seat to put on the stool.
Quilted cushions, blue in color, entirely made by our workshops with a fabric from the publisher Camengo.
Work realized in the 1970s.
Great design classic of the 1950s and popularized in the 1970s, a Papasan armchair, otherwise known as a "bowl armchair" or "moon armchair" is a type of armchair in the shape of a bowl, with an adjustable angle. The bowl sits in a vertical frame traditionally made of rattan, but also sometimes made of wicker or sturdy wood. The chair cushion is usually thick velor filled with cotton down similar to that of a futon. For traditional papasans, the pillow can be removed and used outside of its sturdy frame. The papasan chair...
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage French Style Pine Bench Settee With Rope Rattan Has Cushion
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage French Style Pine Bench Settee Rattan Cushion 3-Seater Farmhouse Brown
French-style pine bench settee with rope rattan is a beautiful piece that embodies the charm of French...
Category
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Stick Sofa by Bielecky Brothers, C. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this large Vintage Coastal Stick Rattan Sofa by Bielecky Brothers, C. 1970s
This fabulous sofa is perfect for outdoor and indoor, it has a coastal feel made with stick Ratt...
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Chair in the Style of M.Breuer, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Marcel Breuer, by unknown manufacturer from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Rattan Chair by R. Wengler, Copenhagen
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A rare vintage rattan chair by renowned Danish maker Robert Wengler, often regarded as the father of modern Danish wicker furniture. Handcrafted in Copenhagen in the early 20th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant mid-century French Riviera rocking chair in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s.
This chair is unique because i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A Vintage Bamboo, Rattan and Cane Lounge Chair in the style of Paul Frankl, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
A Lounge Chair dating back to the 50s and 60s, found by us in Italy, but whose style recalls the modernist productions in bamboo, typical of the Californian aesthetic, designed by d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Bohemian Chic Woven Blonde Bamboo and Rattan Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Boho chic vintage handcrafted taupe bamboo with handwoven cane top stool.
F-626-335
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul T Frankl with a large green seat.
It is modeled after t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Tito Agnoli, Pair of Stools, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of beautiful bamboo stools, created by the Italian architect and designer Tito Agnoli in 1960.
A synthesis of elegance and Italian style, refinement and lightness, these stools...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bentwood Black Chair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian bentwood armchair with an elegant black-painted frame - featuring a shaped back with caned back rest and scroll arms with caned seat set upon four legs with round stre...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
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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