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Material: Rattan
Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand rattan lounge chair and matching ottoman showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The intricate rattan evokes a sense o...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,906 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Handkerchief Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage bench is a masterclass in organic Postmodern design, featuring an extraordinary undulating "handkerchief" silhouette. Expertly handcrafted from natural bent r...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gabriella Crespi Pair of Pencil Reed Arm Chairs. Each chair has a tropical leaf pattern with incredible detail work. Original fabric that be easily recovered with your favorite fabri...
Category
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Sofa Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
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
$10,751 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Aluminium
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
Contemporary Italian Bamboo Armchair with Green Brass Details
Yellow Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Elegance on the porch! This armchair is a statement of unique creative organic design, the wood structure is decorated with intertwined curved segments in a rattan / bamboo radial pa...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,185 Sale Price / item
38% Off
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Green
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 Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armchair from the early 20th century, with pierced splat, sinuous arms, rattan seat and carved apr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Rattan Seating
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
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
Fabulous Restored Pair of "Circles" Rattan and Cane Loungers, France, circa 1950
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. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous pair of restored rattan and cane "Circles" lounge chairs, circa 1955. Stellar design and craftsmanship. Extremely comfortable. Organic jewelry...
Category
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Superb Set of 8 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
Superb Set of 8 Rush Rattan Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
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
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Wooden Side Chair with Rattan Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquer wooden side chair from the 19th century with rattan seat and back, carved scrolls and meander motifs. Created in China during the Qin...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a settee with fancy wicker wrappings.
...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Sculptural Rattan Fan Back Palm Frond Lounge Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A truly exceptional vintage rattan lounge chair featuring a dramatic fan back silhouette with palm frond–inspired detailing, newly refinished and custom upholstered in an elegant off...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
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 Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand full pretzel arm living room set features a 3-seat sectional sofa, a settee, a lounge chair, an ottoman, and two side tabl...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$8,625 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
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 "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Sectional Settee W/ Loop Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 3-strand Rattan "Triple Triangle" arm sectional settee. This striking two-piece sofa features a unique loop base design and distinctive...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Franco Legler rare set of two armchairs and four "basket" chairs
Located in Milano, IT
COD-S173
Franco Legler (1922-2015)
Rare set of two armchairs and four "basket" chairs, curved metal and woven cane, in perfect condition.
Legler & Co., Switzerland, 1951.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
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 Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Corn
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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
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
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Teal
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 Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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
Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul Attributed Rattan Stool, circa 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern vintage organic stool made from woven rattan and solid wood. Attributed to Tony Paul and made in the United States 1950s.
Conical legs of solid wood support th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Luc Sofa Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
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
$10,751 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rare 9 Piece Rattan Living Room Set, Mid 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful rattan living room model, including 9 pieces: 4 armchairs, 1 table, 2 occasional tables and 2 small square tables / side tables
Mid-20th century living room with beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Carminati Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Italian Armchair
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Carminati. Structure handmade of bamboo and rattan, Italy, 1950s.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our i...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century rattan and bamboo set of a chair and a magazine rack
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-20th Century rattan and bamboo set of a chair and a magazine rack
High back with low seated rattan and bamboo chair and a lovely magazine rack
1960s
The chair measures 10...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Luc Sofa Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
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
$10,751 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Restored 3/4 3 Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 three-strand round pretzel arm rattan three-seat sofa sectional with u-shaped arched base.
Sofa measures: 29“ high x 38“ deep x 70“ wide.
1950, United States
We on...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,900 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Rattan Double Stand Arched Barstool w/ Black Naugahyde seat, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of 1950s double-strand "Arched" Rattan bar stools with padded Black Naugahyde seats. Each stool features four large arches forming...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rattan
Chinese Early 20th Century Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese armchair from the early 20th century, with hand-carved medallion, rattan seat, curving arms and carved apron. Created in Ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Bundle Lounge Chair in Red, Natural or Green Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Chair bundle lounge with structure in steel
with nylon and natural rattan for indoor use.
Also available with structure in steel with nylon
and pvc fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,316 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
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
Daddy Clear Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Daddy Clear all in
Clear natural rattan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,365 / item
Magnificent Pair of Cordovan and Caramel Pagoda Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Calif-Asia
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
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Braided Rattan Wicker Peacock Fan Back Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Palm Beach rattan wicker fan peacock back lounge chair. No damage to wicker. Dimensions: 59.5 H x 44 W x 21 D x Seat Height 19.
Please let me know if you would lik...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Unique Restored Set of 8 Square Series Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite and unique set of eight (8) high-back dining chairs by the esteemed Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed firm, circa 1979. These rare chairs are from the Olko's Square ser...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
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
Mid-Century Sculpted Armchair in Oak and Rattan, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Sculpted Armchair in Oak and Rattan, France, 1960s
This rare and exceptional armchair, expertly designed and crafted in France during the 1960s, is a remarkable example ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Restored Rattan Double Arched Two-Tiered Single Strand Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century rattan double arched two-tiered glass shelf side table is in a lighter blonde colored rattan.
Circa 1950, USA.
We only pu...
Category
1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$881 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Armchair, Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Armchair, Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
This Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair from the 1960s showcases a masterful combination of rattan, cane, a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 8 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
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired with an intimate voluptuousness that can embrace you and surprisingly break the frontiers of sophistication and elegance, with a rich Cotton Velvet finish. On another note, Alma Counter Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Daddy Clear Rocking Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking Chair Daddy Clear all in
clear natural rattan with rocking feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,722 / item
Carlotta Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Carlotta all handmade in Manau rattan.
Seat and backrest cushions covered with deep taupe fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$8,551 / item
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Plantain
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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
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
Miki dining chair synthetic
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing the Miki Dining Chair – an aluminum-based chair coated and woven in synthetic rattan. With simple, well-defined geometries, this design commands a strong presence, reveal...
Category
2010s Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,343 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Plantain
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
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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