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Material: Rattan
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Bueno de Mesquita 1950s Floating Rattan Basket Chair, Rohe Noordwolde
By A. Bueno de Mesquita, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pioneering Dutch designer A. Bueno de Mesquita created this captivating "floating" rattan basket chair for Rohe company in Noordwolde, Frisia during the 1950s. The design exemplifies...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Metal

Vintage IKEA Rattan Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage IKEA 'Karlskrona' Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam made in the 1990s. This highly sought after chaise lounge is made in woven wicker, it features a headrest...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Pr. Coastal Style Palecek Kingston Wing Chairs Seagrass Wood and Pole Rattan
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of chic Kingston lounge chairs by high end maker Palecek. Executed in relaxed Costal style, these elegant and sophisticated chairs are in excellent original, clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Seagrass, Wood

Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in original glowing deep honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to top of back seat cush...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan

1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
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1970s European Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.125"H x 21.8"W x 20.75"D Seat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Charlotte Perriand Style Chrome Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand inspired wicker and chrome bar stools with angled seat back. Light and stylish bar stools with plastic cap feet perfect for a cozy dining area or a covered outdoor...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Chrome

Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI Seamlessly merging the inherent beauty and charm of natural rattan with meticulous ergonomic precision, the Poltrona ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set Ten McGuire Bronzed Rattan Target Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of ten rattan target design dining chairs featuring a bronzed aged finish in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The set consists of eight ...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat. Dimensions: 41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Style Cane Armchair Ottoman In Beige Velvet Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of mid-century modern design, this armchair and ottoman set pairs architectural wood framing with tactile natural textures. Crafted in solid wood with a dark wal...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Stainless Steel

Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming "pair" of Juttu stools, aka mushroom stools, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s. Introduced in 1961, the Juttu jakkara was Aarnio’s first stool design and...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Vintage Boho Chic Twisted Rattan and Bamboo Side Arm Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Side Chair – Boho Chic Style! ✨ Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this stunning mid-century rattan and bamboo side chai...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 4 Bauhaus Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 dark brown Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '70s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish vintage rattan lounge chair from the 1960s–70s, featuring a relaxed silhouette and warm natural texture. Its lightweight yet sturdy construction and timeless bohemian appea...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke organic modern twisted rattan lounge chair by McGuire in a fantastic Elphaba green color. The custom ordered chair has an intentionally aged lacquer finish by McGuire artisan...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Set of Two Large High Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nice set of two rattan lounge chairs, Bohemian Summer chairs for a relaxed weekend holiday. Both chairs are pre-owned and in original good condition.
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D Seat Height (inc...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

A Pair of Antique Natural Art Deco Rattan Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Spanish Long Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Woven Bamboo Rattan Bench with Cane Seat This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular long bench was handcrafted in Spain near 1960s. Design with hand...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

McGuire Rattan Chinese Chippendale Lacquered Lounge Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning organic modern rattan lounge chair made in the California coastal style by McGuire artisans. The chair features a pole rattan frame having an open fretwork design back and s...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous pair of Palm Regency Style hand-woven wicker ottomans with braided trim detail. These beautifully aged patinaed stools feature warm honey tones of varied light and dark sha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model "CH-27" Oak Rattan, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn in the 1950s. Made from solid oak with rattan cane weave seats and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
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1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Restored Italian Rattan Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of Eight
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A stunning set of eight Mid-20th Century Dal Vera Italian rattan dining chairs, beautifully restored and refinished. Crafted in the classic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Rattan Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Woven Rattan High Back Peacock Style Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century hand-woven 'Peacock' style boho rattan lounge chair attributed to famed Dutch designer Dirk van Sliedregt. High back rattan lounger perfect for adding an earthy touch of ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut

Mid-Century Style Armchair In White Frame Rose Blossom Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Design Chippendale Style Bamboo Dining Chairs, Italy 1960 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Boho Design Chippendale Style Bamboo Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Bamboo constructed chairs with webbing woven seats. These comes in good o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D Seat ...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Janine Abraham Dirk Jan Rol armchair rattan and bamboo, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare chair made of bamboo and wicker, designed in 1956 by French-Dutch couple Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol. The famous couple won several awards, including the gold medal at...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Bamboo

Set of 6 bamboo dining room chairs with geometric upholstery by Gasparucci
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1980 / 6 diner chairs / Gasparucci / bamboo, fabric / Italian design / Mid-century Beautiful set of six dining room chairs with bamboo frame and medallion back in the style...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Armchair in Scalamandre
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming wicker rattan armchair made in the California coastal organic modern manner and style of Michael Taylor. Attributed to Wicker Works the chair has a strong rattan frames cove...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of daybeds in rattan and bamboo with velvet upholstery, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of daybeds in woven rattan and bent malacca with orange velvet upholstery, Italian manufacture, 1960s - sold individually Aesthetically pleasing and evocative of su...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Chair Circa 1970
Located in Rochester, NY
Emmanuelle Peacock chair w/ finely woven details and beautifully aged original rich surface color patina to wicker rattan. Circa 1970. Look a...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Wicker

Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Boho rattan Lounge Chair designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the '60s. Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These piece were produced in Italy during 60s and the desig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Ground Chaise Lounge for Gebr. Jonkers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and captivating piece of Mid-Century Dutch design, this rattan chaise lounge is attributed to the celebrated designer Dirk van Sliedregt for the manufacturer Gebroeders Jonker...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Club Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Ralph Lauren Polo Home natural woven rattan and bamboo club chair, Late 20th Century. This large modern sculptural lounge chair features loose white canvas zippered seat and...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Minor fraying of wicker wrapping on one chair; wear of bamboo consistent wi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ash

Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Lacquered Rattan Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke set of four counter height non-swivel barstools crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The stools feature a thick pole rattan frame havin...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair. The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is produced by, among other...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Beech, Rattan

A Pair of Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 80s.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 1980s Feature elegant but simple rattan frames with doubl...
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1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Michael Taylor Style Italian Wicker Works Rattan Sofa + Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Italian woven rattan wicker sofa and matching demilune ottoman designed in the manner and style of Michael Taylor by Wicker Works. The pole rattan frame is covered with wove...
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Rare Italian Rattan and Wicker Chaise Longues by Bonacina, Italy 30s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare rattan and wicker chaise longues or lounger armchair, with footstools was made in the 20s by Bonacina in Italy
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Kaare Klint "Faaborg Chair" – Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (1888–1954) The Faaborg Chair was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint (1888–1954) in 1914 as part of the interior for Faaborg Museum, dedicate...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Mahogany

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal Wood Classic
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Metal

Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Located in Roma, RM
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions Product Details Complete with Dedar fabric cushion – model “A Joy” Fabric customizable. Production: Molto C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Seating

Materials

Brass

Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture. CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...
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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

A French rattan convertible chaise lounge, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This delightful and versatile armchair has a shaped crest over a straight adjustable back, and a retractable foot stool / ottoman. This form is also referred to as a steamer chair fr...
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Early 20th Century French Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Wide Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and charming pair of rattan armchairs that features an original a unique "cradle" or "boat" shape, with the back and arms merging into a continuous curve, creating a welcoming ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Ottoman in English colonial style made of solid teak wood, mid century
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare seating option: Large ottoman made of solid teak with a cane-woven seat in the British colonial style. This generously sized stool was originally designed as a footstool for a c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rattan Seating

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 12.5” Arm Height (inches): 21.88" All items ship from High Point, North Car...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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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