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Material: Rattan
Contemporary Lounge Chair
La Rambla
by Man of Parts, Sahco, Safire col.016
Located in Paris, IDF
'La Rambla' Lounge Chair by Man of Parts
Signed by Yabu Pushelberg
Dimensions: H. 75 x 67 x 65 cm / Seat height: 43 cm
Available in various fabrics / COM available
Smoked bronze bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Rattan basket pod lounge chair, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rattan chair is in good condition. The wickerwork is undamaged and solid. The black plastic-coated metal frame shows some flaking of the plastic coating and signs of wear. The c...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan and Cane Stool, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid vintage stool dating back to the 60s and 70s.
Almost certainly made in Italy, this mid-century modern stool combines post-war Italian design, which still uses heavily non-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$958 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Six-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-stra...
Category
1930s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$7,776 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Pair of Wrought Iron and Rattan Ski Club Lounge Chairs by Shirley Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique set of two 1950s iron and rattan "Wrought" ski club chairs by designers Herbert and Shirley for their Ritts Company of California.
Restored to new for you.
We only purchase...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,140 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Carved Wood Armchair with Medallion, Mythical Animal and Clouds
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden armchair from the early 20th century with hand-carved back and arms, and hand-woven rattan seat. Created in China duri...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Boho Coastal Sculpted Rattan High Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Coastal Rattan High Back Dining Chairs set of eight—sculptural bamboo slats, warm tones, and resort-inspired vintage charm for coastal chic dining.
Some wear to the fi...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous sculptural rattan chaise lounge chair attributed to Franco Albini. Rattan is tightly woven over a brass plated steel frame. Very strong and rigid frame. In excellent vintage...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Restored Rattan Skeleton Back Dining Room Chair w/ Mahogany Seat, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style set of 6 rattan dining room chairs blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Each side chair is made with a single pole rattan frame ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,496 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ficks Reed Barrel Chairs in White Lacquer and Todd Hase Textiles, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Ficks Reed barrel chairs in new white lacquer and new Todd Hase textiles. Great vintage rattan lattice work all new finish and fabric.
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Lacquer
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the laid-back elegance of this charming vintage Boho woven rattan loveseat, an idyllic piece perfect for infusing a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe into any setting. Expertly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set includes a three-seat sectional sofa with a matching lounge chair in the spirit of the furn...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$7,796 Sale Price
25% Off
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Barstools - a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Charleston, SC
These barstools are different from any pair I’ve had to date. They are very sturdy and made of bent bamboo wrapped with rattan. They have an octagonal shaped stretcher on the ins...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
$1,540 / set
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
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
Pair of Modern Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chairs by Flechtatelier Schütz, Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Modern Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chairs by Flechtatelier Schütz, Germany, 1980s
A unique and eye-catching pair of sculptural lounge chairs crafted by Flechtatelier Schütz, Ge...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Scultural organic tripod rattan armchair, 2, 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Sculptural set of 2 tripod rattan chairs.
They remind you of Boris Sipek, the Dutch Tchech designer, but I do not think they are.
Well made and also comfortable, because the seat is ...
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Willem Hendrik Gispen Diagonal Armchairs for Gispen – The Netherlands
Located in Almelo, NL
Willem Hendrik Gispen Diagonal Armchairs for Gispen – The Netherlands, Design 1927, Production 1970s
A pair of rare Diagonal Armchairs designed by Willem Hendrik Gispen, one of the ...
Category
1970s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Boho High Back Trellis Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking vintage lounge chairs are a masterful celebration of 1970s Bohemian and Coastal design. Featuring a monumental high-back silhouette, the chairs are expertly handcrafte...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Rattan
Tito Agnoli Attributed Rattan Armchair, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant rattan armchair from the 1960s attributed to Tito Agnoli. Tito Agnoli was born in Lima to an Italian family; first an architect then a designer, he has collaborated with nume...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Organic Seven Piece Restored Pencil Rattan Sectional and Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This stunning Mid-20th Century seven-piece pencil rattan sectional with matching side chair is a true statement of vintage tropical style.
Each piece has been meticulously restored a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$7,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Boho Chic High Back Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your dining area with this set of four Boho Chic High Back Rattan Dining Chairs. Each chair is masterfully crafted with a unique high-back design, featuring armrests on the...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Base Round Bench Pouf Ottoman MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from rush and rattan and remains in pretty good condition: slight leaks of protective va...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Rush
Large rattan and metal chair and ottoman
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Amazing large rattan and metal chair with Ottoman.
Incredible unique design. Looks like nothing else. Comfortable and beautiful shape. Rare.
Category
Early 2000s Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,850 / item
Restored Child Size 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style child-size or pet furniture size three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and matching settee with fancy ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored Double Horseshoe Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair, Side Table Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Rare "Double Horseshoe" arm rattan 2 seater sectional loveseat with a single large 2-tier side tabl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$9,562 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Shanghai
Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Black Oak
Seat: Natural Rat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$1,128 / item
Willow and Reed Rattan Pair of Stools Ottomans
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Willow and Reed stools or ottomans.
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally d...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$9,371 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set MINT!
Table Dimensions: 15d x 20w x 25h
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the allure of vintage charm with our restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan petal loop fan back dining chairs. Adorned in a dark red seat cushion, these chairs blend classic r...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$6,525 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Iron and Palm Lounge Chair in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Lounge Chair in the Style of Clara Porset, made in solid iron and palm cords, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Dutch Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin-2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Dutch wicker bucket / basket chair made in the 1960's in Holland.
Probably by Rohé Norrdwolde or De Gebroeders Jonkers.
It comes with a long h...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Indoor Matilda Easy Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor matilda easy chair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 100cm x 81cm x H 63cm.
The same principle of a wo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,945 / item
Rattan And Bamboo Lounge Set, Italy, 1960s
Located in Charmes, FR
rattan and bamboo living room from the 60s made in Italywork attributed to Franco Albini in very good condition consists of a coffee table, a bench, two armchairscoffee table: 54 cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored "Hairpin" Leg Rattan 2-Strand 3-Seat Sofa with Bent Pole Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul T. Frankl inspired "Hairpin" leg rattan 2-strand 3-seat sofa with bent pole arms. This sofa features 2-strand rattan side arms and the 2-...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Square Pretzel Rattan Children
s Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Child size Paul Frankl lounge chair, this chair features six-strand square pretzel arms with a Classic stacked base.
Restored to new for you.
We only purchase and sell the best and...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
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
Restored Five-Strand Streamline Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Chair set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous five-strand square pretze...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$9,371 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Industrial Settee DUV Forest velvet handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Settee is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s a harmonious blend of industrial strength and natural beauty. The iron structure provides exceptional durability and stabi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Industrial Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Low Rattan Settee Armchair by Audoux-Minnet - Golfe-Juan, 1950s-1960s
Located in MOUGINS, FR
A rare low rattan settee / armchair by Audoux Minnet in Golfe-Juan, dating from the 1950s-1960s, with a very modern shape and designed to be fitted with cushions.
While little is kn...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired, rare three-strand reverse pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame.
This r...
Category
1940s Philippine Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,812 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Rattan Double-Strand Swivel Seat Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan lounge chair combines style and function with its smooth swivel base and plush cushioned seat. The natural rattan frame showcase...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$1,481 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage 1960s rattan pouf, planter, stool or side table by Dirk van Sliedrecht
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful mid-century stool pouf or side table in the style of Tito Agnoli.
This fantastic Stool was made in the Netherlands by Rohe Noordwolde during the 1960s.
The workmanship of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$225 Sale Price
52% Off
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma in Pink, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
White Split Reed Bamboo and Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Redding, CT
White split reed bamboo and rattan peacock chair. Perfect statement piece for porch or anywhere. Boho chic coastal feel. We have two cushions. This tan one and a Kelly Green one if d...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma in Red, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
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 upholstery.
Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Marcel Breuer rattan back chrome "Cesca" chairs by Virco. This rare variant of the Cesca chair features the rare Paul T. Frankl inspired rattan back with chrome legs.
Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) vintage re-edition "Cesca" armchair by Virco. Cantilevered tubular chrome frame with maple and cane seats, backs, and arms, circa 1970, made in Italy. Cesca chair, named after his daughter Francesca, marries caning and hardwood Beech with the Industrial-age aesthetic of cantilevered tubular steel. Functional, simple, and distinctly modern. Cesca chair has no legs and it relies on support from the tensile properties of steel tubing. It uses non-reinforced steel tubing, thereby creating a free-swinging chair...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Chair with Tropical Cheetah and Palm Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New cushions with emerald green and salmon orange indoor / outdoor fabric on this vintage rattan armchair. Made in San Francisco, California by Palecek. The new removable cushions have been covered in a performance fabric with tropical themed cheetahs and palms print. The bentwood and streamlined frame is in the transitional style between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern and remind us of lounge chairs and designs by Franco Albini and Paul Frankl. The colorful fabric adds a pinch of coastal Florida...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Restored Teal Mid-century 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 4-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan 4-seat rattan section sofa features a decorative arch along each base finished in a teal color. The...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of Six Rattan Side Chairs, attr. to Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A set of six chairs crafted from woven rattan, featuring high curved backrests for added comfort. The legs have been reinforced with copper protectors for durability. The intricate w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Copper
Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely ins...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Rattan daybed with beige fabric mattress 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Daybed made in the fifties in France
Solid structure in rattan, mattress covered with a beige cotton fabric
(Foam and fabric are new)
Nice patina of the time
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
McGuire Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
McGuire Rattan Sofa
This sofa measures: 66.5 wide x 33 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height of 22 and arm height of 29 inches
We take ou...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$2,595
Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Rattan and Cane Palm Frond Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely majestic set of eight (8) custom made palm frond style dining chairs, circa 1950. Exceptionally conceived and crafted rattan and hardwood construction with a magnificen...
Category
1950s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Bauhaus Diagonal Chairs by Willem Hendrik Gispen for Gispen, The Netherlands
Located in Almelo, NL
Bauhaus Diagonal Chairs by Willem Hendrik Gispen for Gispen, The Netherlands — Design 1927, Production 1970s
A remarkable pair of Diagonal Chairs designed in 1927 by Dutch industria...
Category
1970s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a unique one-of-a-kind lounge chair and accent chair featuring a substantial five-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel right arm modeled after the designs of Paul Frankl. This piece st...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Living Room Set, with Coffee Table, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rattan living room set, New Upholstery
Sofa, pair of armchairs, coffee table.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
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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