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Material: Rattan
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
Vintage Armchair Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Armchair Beach
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed style rattan armchair in immaculate condition. Part of a set including another 3 seat sofa.
DM for details on set! But this piece is gorgeous and in immaculate vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
DOOQ Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Yellow Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this armchair revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Rattan Loveseat Newly Upholstered with Black
White Striped Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Rattan loveseat newly upholstered with black & white striped fabric
Offered for sale is a rattan loveseat newly upholstered with black and white striped fabric. The frame is ratta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$1,495 Sale Price
37% Off
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchair with Carved Medallion, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden armchairs from the 19th century with hand-carved medallion, priced and sold each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, each chair features a carved splat adorned with a hand-carved oval medallion depicting a peony and a bird, perhaps a crane, among openwork foliages. These auspicious patterns are surmounted by a jewelry-like motif. The chairs follow the Chinese tradition with a carved wooden base and a woven rattan seat and are strengthened with side stretchers. Thanks to their elegant carvings, these two Chinese 19th century antique chairs with hand-carved medallions...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, 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
Rattan lounge chair
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare rattan lounge chair from the seventies with integrated ottoman, side magazines holder and adjustable back.
Very sophisticated model in good condition.
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,256
Restored Midcentury Era Rattan Dining Side Chairs with Wicker Woven Seats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style set of four original mid-century rattan dining side chairs with wicker weaved back and seat. The chair is constructed with fancy wicker wrappin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak 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 comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Restored Mid-century Swivel "Spiral" Leg Rattan
Brass Barstools, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan barstools feature a steam bend "Spiral" base and vibrant orange Naugahyde upholstery seats with a footrest underneath. The set i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rattan
$1,612 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Country Style Vintage Hand-Woven Rattan Armchair with Rounded Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese country style hand woven rattan and bamboo armchair from the mid-20th Century, with rounded open back, looping arms and side stretchers. Created in Burma during the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of French Vintage Oak Side Chairs with Rattan Backs and Seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Vintage oak side chairs with rattan backs and seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Sculptural Beech and Rattan Armchair with Footstool by ÚĽUV, 1960s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A striking example of mid-century Czech craftsmanship, this sculptural beech and rattan armchair with matching footstool was produced by ÚĽUV (Ústředí lidové umělecké výroby) in the ...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Elegant Restored Pair of Manau Club Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
Restored Rattan Six Strand Square 3/4 Pretzel Livingroom Sofa and Chairs Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul T. Frankl Styled Six-strand square 3/4 pretzel sofa and matching armchairs living room set featuring a 4-seat sofa, a settee, 2 lounge chairs, 1 stacked ottoman, and two matchin...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$18,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Franco Albini Bamboo Stool 1960
s Italy
Located in Houston, TX
Franco Albini (attributed) Bamboo Stool, a 1960's Italian design consisting of bamboo, rattan and wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$1,727 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Restored Quad Pole "R" Arm 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "R" arm rattan 3 seater sofa with "Quad Pole" design featuring 4 strand rattan arms, legs, and 4 pole base.
1950, United States
Sofa: 33in. H x 7...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,143 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Aqua Turquoise 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both chairs have been professionally custom-painted in a Aqua Turquoise finish.
Included...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
Pair of Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Refinished Split Rattan Side Chairs
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming pair of Mid-20th Century split rattan side chairs, fully refinished with a warm, vintage patina. Featuring a sculptural squared-back design and tightly hand nailed split r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Majestic Restored Rattan Emperors Seat by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Emperors seat by the wickedly Talented Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980. Steamed reed rattan with a stunning detail over solid mahogany constructi...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$9,791 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage wicker peacock chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage peacock 'emanuelle' style chair.
Timeless and decorative pieces in the bohemian style.
Can be used both in-and outside.
Good condition.
1970s - Asia
Height: 138c...
Category
1970s Thai Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Sofa
Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
2-piece living room set of restored rattan furniture. A 3/4 pretzel arm sofa that is made up of 3 pieces and 3 seats and has a stacked rattan base, and a 3/4 pretzel adjustable loung...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$6,131 Sale Price
25% Off
Arne Vodder Teak/Rattan Chair "Model 51" for Sibast Furniture, 1950 Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare vintage Danish design teak/rattan chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the 1950s. Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl and eventually became his business partne...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in wood, rattan and metal. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan loveseat sofa "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 American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in metal, wood and rattan.
Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm.
Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern rattan green faux leather black metal chairs 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern in rattan green faux leather black metal chairs 1960s
Set of six chairs with a black painted metal rod structure. The backrest is in vertically woven ratta...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Restored Pair of "Circles" Rattan and Cane Loungers, France, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, upholstered and ready to enjo...
Category
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Brown Rattan Armchair Lio Carminati in the Style Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage armchair or wingback chair from stained rattan by
Lio Carminati style Gio Ponti designed circa 1948 Italy and executed 1950s.
While the freestanding armchair shows a high wingback for relaxing and reading, the seat has a renewed loose cushion in blue color from textile fabric.
Wether your style is traditional, art deco or mid century modern the amazing rattan lounge chair could be the star in your living room.
The Italian architect Gio Ponti used this model of armchair for some of the
furnishings on the ocean liner Conte Biancamano from 1948-1949.
Carlo Mollino photographed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Stellar Restored Set of 8 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
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, newly upholstered...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Restored Paul Laszlo 3-Strand 3 Seat Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Open Base
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Paul László rattan sectional three-seat sofa features a sleek, minimalist design that blends natural rattan with three-strand staple-shaped arms and open bases. The sec...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$12,525 Sale Price
25% Off
Spadi Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Spadi all in natural rattan,
in brown finish, hand-crafted rattan.
Seat height: 62cm (24.40 inch).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,532 / item
Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa
Lounge Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three-seat sectional sofa. Each seat features rounded three strands "S-arm" rattan arms ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$7,312 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$9,791 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Mid Century Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair
Each bench measures: 54.25 wide x 18 deep x 13.75 high
We take our...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair
Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1950s living room set features a two-strand, three-seat sofa featuring the “Arch“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge cha...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage rattan Folding chair by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1976. The Netherlands
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Folding chair by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Netherlands
A lovely folding chair model “VF” designed by Gijs Bakker and manufactured by Castelijn in the Netherlands in 1976.
The piece...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
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. Crafted during the mid-20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Carlotta Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Carlotta all handmade
in Manau rattan. Seat and backrest cushion
covered with deep taupe fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,632 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic ...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Skyscraper Art Deco Stick Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a grand old ocean liner from the 1920s, a stick reed rattan lounge chair and ottoman with their original forrest green oilcloth upholstered c...
Category
1920s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Canvas
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Yumu Wood Armchair with Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted scenes and dark brown lacquered finish. This 19th century Chinese chair featur...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Elm
Restored Child Size "1949er" Two-Strand Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of rare Paul Frankl inspired child-size "1949er" two-strand rattan living-room set including a pair of lounge chairs with a matching sofa. Both the chairs and the sofas feature t...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$3,900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$9,791 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern “Duyan” Lounge Chair by John Risley, Rattan, Iron
Wood, USA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional mid-century modern “Duyan” lounge chair by John Risley exemplifies the designer’s signature fusion of organic materials and sculptural modernist form. Designed and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style yoke back side chairs from the early 20th century with woven rattan seats, curving back splats and natural wood patina. Created in China during t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Roberto Mango, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Rattan wicker bucket basket armchairs or slipper chairs, black metal feet by Roberto Mango. Famous italian design like Janine Abraham, Mathieu Matégot, Vivai Del S...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Restored Rattan Dark Stained Three-Strand "Staple" Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo-designed two-strand "Staple Arm" lounge chair finished with a dark chestnut stain. The chair features three-strand staple-shaped arms with v-shaped...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,481 Sale Price
25% Off
GRACE VINTAGE dining chair with black cane
Located in Frazão, Porto
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood structure is completed by the cane, in natural or painted finish. The seat and the backrest can be upholstered in a wide range of fabrics.
Shown upholstered with Velvalpaca 04 (fabric Cat B), matte Oak Wenguê structure and black cane.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood
$3,772 / item
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
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
DOOQ Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Beige Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this armchair revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$9,791 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1 of 22 Mid Century Chair by Frederic Weinberg in Wicker, Iron and Brass
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Frederic Weinberg, the renowned US designer. Chairs are made of wrought iron and wicker, with brass details on the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of 6 21st Century Leather Velvet Rattan George Dining Chair
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
George is one of the Wood Tailors Club's bestsellers.
12 units ready to ship!
A membership application in a privileged club sometimes requires an endorsement by at least one club m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc dining chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$1,727 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$1,727 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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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