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Material: Rattan
Pair Bielecky Brothers Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous labeled pair of lacquered rattan and wicker dining armchairs made in the organic modern coastal style by Bielecky Brothers Woodside, New York. The chairs feature a thick fra...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of "SE 05" Rattan Dining Chairs by Martin Visser For
t Spectrum, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dining chairs created by Martin Visser in 1960 for Dutch furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a wicker seat and backrest on black square tubular enameled me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Boho Chic Black Wicker Rattan Sofa With Tan Red and Black Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Boho Chic Black Wicker Rattan Sofa, accented with tan, red, and black cushions for a touch of elegance and comfort. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings, it's perf...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$640 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of rattan Lounge Armchairs by Janine Abraham
Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / 2 armchairs / Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol / rattan, metal / Vintage / Mid-Century
Pair of sculptural rattan armchairs designed in the 1960s by Janine Abraham & Dir...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice caned lounge chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2006. The chair features a field of the caning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 Sale Price
40% Off
1980s McGuire Twisted Rattan Green Beige Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite twisted McGuire rattan set in green upholstery. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refine...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, 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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949
This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced or fondly as '...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Set of Eight McGuire Gilt Rattan Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and opulent set of eight McGuire rattan and cane dining chairs featuring a gilt lacquer finish. The chairs have a round cameo or balloon back with a caned back and seat. The...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak
Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Daybed with Rattan Top and Removable Railings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period opium daybed from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and removable railings. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty opium daybed is a b...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chair, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern club chair.
Striking Italian design from the 1960s.
Original bamboo and rattan frame.
Elegant and sleek design and rare because of the shape a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Tabouret Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlott...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,036 / item
McGuire 4-Piece Set: Pair of Rattan Wing Lounge Chairs, Ottoman and Side Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This four-piece set by McGuire includes a pair of rattan wing chairs, an ottoman, and a side table with inset glass. The design, by breakthrough inno...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Oak
Bauhaus Industrial Polstergleich Architect Swivel Stool Cair with Footrest 1930s
By Polstergleich
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very rare adjustable swivel stool especially made for architects designed by Margarete Kloeber in the 1930s.
The stool has four spiral springs under the seat allowing the user to mov...
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Step into a world of mid-century elegance with this exceptional pair of 1950s rattan wicker basket chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Exceptional Ficks Reed Mid Century Curved Rattan Sectional Sofa and Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptional Two Section Ficks Reed Mid Century Curved Rattan Sectional Sofa with Matching End Tables. The end tables measure 33.5”w x 16.5”d x 18.5”h. This particular model is rare ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge settee. Featuring a sturdy, functional, comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs holding the seat in place, Raffi...
Category
1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Henry Link Natural Rattan/Wicker/Bamboo Armchair
Ottoman
By Henry Link
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking Henry Link Rattan armchair with matching ottoman that has very neutral brown and dark color striped upholstery which has some...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of 2 Green Vintage Bistro Chairs with Woven Reed Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 2 charming green vintage bistro chairs with elegant detailing and woven reed seats.
This lovely and graceful pair of green vintage bistro chairs features ma...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Rare Full Stacked Rattan Lowboy Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Vintage 1970s full stacked rattan lowboy lounge chair featuring a cubist design made entirely of stacked steam-bent pole rattan with rattan along th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of high-style vintage design, this McGuire-inspired sofa or settee brings a touch of organic elegance to any interior. Masterfully crafted from bent rattan and fin...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Velvet
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury rattan and bamboo Italian armchair. This item was produced in Italy during 1960s.
The seat is made of thin rattan elements while the structural elements are made of bam...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Set of 4 rattan and metal chairs 60s style design
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 4 chairs made of black metal and rattan, featuring a 1960s-inspired design. Recently manufactured with a strong vintage aesthetic. All pieces are in very good condition — a st...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Rattan and Wooden Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This avant-garde chair blurs the line between art and furniture. The backrest and angular stance evoke a sense of movement and tension, while the handwoven rattan elements bring orga...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Located in bari, IT
Rocking chair for children in rattan from 50s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Karl Malmwall 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue, Karlskrona,
designed by Karl Malmwall for IKEA, in the 1990s.
Handmade in wicker and rattan, with a soft neck pillow in cream white...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair.
Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea.
Striking Swedish design from the 1990s.
Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee
P...
Category
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Giltwood
Bunny Williams Home Carlisle Rattan Bench
Located in New York, NY
A showcase of masterful wickerwork, the Carlisle Bench is woven from natural rattan with an intricate apron detail of interlocking rings, lending a sculptural quality to its airy sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / item
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s.
These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge for...
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
$1,190 / item
French Spiral Rattan Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible rattan spiral settee from France, 1970's. Beautiful spiraled rattan arms and slatted back. Original dark brown coloring with leather wrapped ties on corners. New cushions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Linen, Rattan
Eero Aarnio, 1960
s wicker Juttu stool for Artek
By Eero Aarnio, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Eero Aarnio wicker Juttu stool, originally designed in the 1960's and offered by Artek. This vintage design piece features a unique and playful form that perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Tove Kindt-Larsen Tulip Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Shakopee, MN
**Includes chair and seat cushion (back pillow is NOT included)**
**Rattan shows more color variations, natural marks, and blemishes than our first quality pieces and is being sold "as is" at a heavily discounted price.**
Intended for indoor use only.
Tulip is a classic lounge chair in rattan and wicker. It was designed by Tove Kindt-Larsen in the 1940s and is very feminine in its expression. The lounge chair is handmade from rattan and is part of Sika-Design's exclusive ICONS collection, which represents design furniture created by renowned designers. With great respect and admiration for the original designs and in close collaboration with the descendants of these well-known furniture designers, we are happy to bring these icons back. The Tulip Lounge Chair was originally produced by Robert W.
Tulip is handmade in sustainable Indonesian rattan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$499 Sale Price / item
61% Off
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat. Two available.
Measures 65" in width, 35" in depth , 33.5" in height. Seat height is 18", Seat interior width is 44"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Sculptural Italian Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Longue in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century sculptural Italian Rattan and bamboo chaise longue lounge chair with mattress and head-rest pillow in off white linen covers.
A beautiful sculptural chaise longue is made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Style Velvet Dining Armchair w Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a sculptural form that evokes mid-century elegance, this dining armchair showcases a perfect blend of timeless craftsmanship and rich, tactile finishes. Its gracefully contoured...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Velvet
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Custom Cane Dining Chair by Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Black Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The chair is made of steam-bent wood and upholstered in Italian black leather. The manufacturing of the item requires a manual installation of the cane that needs artisanal craft and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Eight McGuire High Back Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of eight high back cathedral dining chairs made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans. The "cathed...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Tub Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of mid-century ingenuity, this vintage tub loveseat by Heywood Wakefield is a masterpiece of form and comfort. Its elegant, wrap-around barrel-back silhouette is e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Italian Rattan Armchairs, 1960s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of rattan armchairs . Seat height: 41 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchairs.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,467 / set
Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of 4 with off-white fabric upholstered seat cushio...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Italian lounge chairs featuring sculptural rattan frames with a refined wicker weave. Newly upholstered in a soft off-white bouclé fabric from French ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan
Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white Kravet Ivory Nubby Boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Indonesian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s. These lounge chairs have a sculptural silhouette featuring a gracefully curved ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 McGuire Twisted Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of 4 McGuire dining chairs featuring twisted rattan frames, cane seat backs, and X base stretchers embellished with rawhide joinery. Reupholstery is needed on all. Frame and...
Category
1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
$2,600 / set
Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Full "1940s Transition" rattan living room set features a three-seat sofa, two matching lounge chairs, and a stacked coffee table. This...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Round Stools or Side Tables, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury rattan and bamboo stools, 1950s-1960s
These eye-catching stools / footstools can be used as end tables, side tables or nightstands.
They were entirely made by hand and have a nice construction and a clean design inspired in Michael Thonet bentwood stools...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
$2,144 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Pair of Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French circa 1900 armchairs shows the remarkable craft and creativity that defined the late Victorian-Art Nouveau period around Europe. The wood frames were patiently be...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
$3,600 / set
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs a pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of organic modern lounge chairs by McGuire. Rattan frames with woven cane and reversible cushions. Very good original condition. Sturdy.
24.25 inches wide.
31.25 inches high....
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Wicker Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven wicker settee by Isamu Kenmochi. Perfect scale, and very good condition. Rare, early piece of his work.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Cane Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six rattan cane dining armchairs designed by Jacques Garcia for McGuire. The chairs feature a graceful round barrel back design hardwood frame with a near ebony espresso ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Raffia, Rattan, Hardwood
A Large Comfortable Art Deco Style Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Nashua, NH
A very handsome Art Deco style Rattan arm chair from the 1920s attributed to Heywood Wakefield Company Gardner, Massachusetts. This piece has great design and is good size with a dee...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
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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