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Material: Rattan
Pair of Oak
Rattan Side Tables / Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of oak and rattan side tables / stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. These tables are difficult to find and are in very good vintage condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Oak
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1960
s Tito Agnoli Daybed
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful bamboo daybed by Tito Agnoli , Italy 1960's
Newly upholstered in Belgian Boucle in creamy oatmeal color.
Customized pillow manufactured to perfectly match the curve of d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
$15,800
Swedish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and red fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 29.5” H x 23.65” W x 73”
Seat Height: 15”
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - France - 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - Unique Piece of Vintage Design
Refined bamboo and rattan sofa, made by the renowned Maugrion brand "Le rotin prestige "for Roch...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France
Søn
Located in Firenze, FI
The model 147 chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and son, is one of the most graceful Danish Modern chairs. A combination of the very expressive fluid l...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Fantastic Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen uphol...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Round Rattan Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with high-quality rattan, this round stool features a charming natural finish that adds a warm and inviting vibe to your decor and has a round arctic white upholstered cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Victorian Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$747 / item
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Oak Swivel Barstools
By McGuire, Hans Kaufeld
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 20th century set of four matching rattan and oak barstools made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire. The barstools feature a rattan swivel seat wi...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight bamboo and rattan dining chairs made by the City Reed & Bamboo co. C1940
All in very good condition with minimal wear from age and use. Some wraps at the base o...
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent 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.
An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
McGuire, Rattan And Bamboo Set of 4 Armchairs With Orange Cushions
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of 4 armchairs with bamboo frame and orange silk cushions.
The armchairs are all signed Mc Guire, have rattan backs with a very contemporary Viennese weave detail, and have bee...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$7,434 Sale Price / set
20% Off
697’ Rattan + Cane Armchair by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina, 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
The '697’ armchair was designed by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina in 1964. Constructed with a rattan frame and handwoven cane, this chair is a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage armchairs perfectly captures the light sophistication of the Hollywood Regency and Coastal aesthetics. The frames are constructed from natural rattan, fe...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Fratelli Castano bamboo and rattan lounge chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of armchairs in wicker and bent malacca, produced by Fratelli Castano Industria Mobili in Giunco, Italy, 1960s.
With their enveloping form, this pair of lounge chai...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Midcentury Cube Side Table or Pouf in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely little side table or ottoman in bamboo and rattan, produced in Italy in the 70s.
This sturdy ottoman has a cube-shaped structure fully made in bamboo canes with the top hav...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique French wooden stool with rattan top, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood, rattan / antique / rustic
Charming wooden stool made in France around 1880. This stool has a rattan top and is resting on four hand carved swayed legs ...
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Seat Height (inches): 3.5"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s.
The stools feature a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Mid-century round Ottoman stool made of curved rattan and bamboo. This stool was designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rattan
Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960
s
Located in New York, NY
Unique inverse boomerang structure rattan and wicker armchair. France 1950's. Braided wicker details on armrest. In good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can ...
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 62.0"W x 36.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Heigh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan High Back Benches - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add breezy sophistication to your space with this stunning pair of vintage woven rattan high-back benches. Featuring elegant wingback-style silhouettes and tightly woven natural ratt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Amelia Petite Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Amelia Petite Swivel Chair takes its cues from an antique original. The flared drum base and open lattice wickerwork lend a lightness, while the barrel-shaped back cradles you in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,850 / item
Rattan Easy Chair in Style of Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant rattan easy chair is very much in style of the designs by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde in the Netherlands. It has a black metal frame and a comfortable rattan...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Restored Set of 12 Rattan and Bamboo Dining Chairs, circa 1975
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
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature gorgeous pole bent rattan frames in a barrel back form w...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Iron, Rattan, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, black-painted iron and wood lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Chair: 24.5” H x 28.75” W x 29” D
Dimensions of Ottoman: 16...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs with Cane BM 61 P. Lauritsen
Sønner, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs BM 61
P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
This rare set of ten BM 61 dining chairs was designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s for P. Lauritsen & Sønner. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Adjustable Chaise Longue / Lounge Chairs, Wicker and Rattan, Italy
70s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of reclinable armchairs / lounge chairs fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. These gorgeous lounge chairs were produced in Italy during the 19...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960s Pair of red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1960s Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy, little damage on rattan see photo
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / set
Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool, Rattan, Bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
Rare find.
This cool rattan round stool features a conical structure made of rattan rings topped by a woven r...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Cane
$2,001 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Rattan / Bamboo Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of rattan armchairs with pencil bamboo seat and back.
Category
20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Boho Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible find for the discerning host or designer, this complete set of ten vintage dining chairs embodies the timeless appeal of the Chinese Chippendale style. Masterfully hand...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, ver...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
FD 451 Daybed by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen bouclé fabric, 1956
Located in LYON, FR
Danish FD 451 Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France and Søn in 1956.
Restored in 2023 by a professional partner specializing in 20th-century furniture. The mattres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Teak, Rattan
20th Century Art Nouveau Elmwood Armchair 1307 by Prag-Rudniker, AT ca. 1903
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another design icon in our "rare chair" collection is this fantastic Vienesse secession armchair - Mod. 1307 (first edition!) designed by Wilhelm Sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Set of Six Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire Rattan Salon Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately set of six rattan salon armchairs or dining chairs ( Model # MCM222B) made in the coastal organic modern style by McGuire. These rare chairs were designed by Orlando Diaz-Azc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1970
s Bamboo Dining Chairs (Set of 6)
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely set of 6 mid-century bamboo and rattan dining chairs. Classic Italian chippendale style, likely from the 1970's. Removable original vintage cushions make this set perfect for ...
Category
1970s Chippendale Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$1,600 / set
Four Vintage 1970 Made in Italy Stamped Marcel Breuer Cesca Knoll Dining Chairs
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, Mid Century Modern circa 1970's, made in Italy stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with chrome frames and bergere upholster...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs "Bambi" by Rastad
Relling
By Rolf Rastad
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury dining chairs model "Bambi" by Rolf Rastad for Gustav Bahus, Norway.
These sculptural chairs are made of...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and steel lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner and produced by Forma, Brazil, c. 1955.
Seat Height (inches): 15"
All items ship from High Poin...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of rattan seating hand-crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The set features whimsical twisted pole rattan that gracefully curves aro...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Vintage Ratan Peacock Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An exquisite 1960s Italian rattan peacock chair, featuring a woven fan-shaped back and curved solid arms. This sculptural and iconic silhouette captures the elegance of mid-century d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 84 cm.
Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble, velvet and iron.
Ta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Marble, Iron
Rare Wicker Egg Shaped Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare wicker Egg shaped armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland 1952 This armchair was designed by Wim Den Boon in 1952 and produced by the Jonkers brothers in ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th-century Old Hickory hoop settee is a rustic masterpiece that seamlessly blends nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs feature large frames decorated with reeded, scrolled seats having delicate acanthus de...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
ARCO RATTAN BAMBOO WICKER ARMCHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR, GERMANY 1960s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Very beautiful and rare ARCO rattan and bamboo armchair in an exceptional design and shape in top original condition, Germany 1960s
There‘s a second one available on request.
Ma...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sofa features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a decorative arch along the base. The sofa is decorated ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of tropical elegance to your space with this vintage coastal rattan chair. Crafted with a beautifully curved rattan frame in a warm honey finish, this piece exudes island-inspired charm. The plush cushions feature a striking palm print...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Contemporary Rattan Barstool in Blue Velvet, Modern Design, PCustomizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A mid-century barstool with a modern twist.
Handmade from the finest materials with Vienna straw back backrest and water repellent , stain resistant velvet, The structure is lacquere...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Velvet, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, Teak and Cane, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
1950s sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Filigree teak frame with a bast backrest. New upholstery with a coarse weave high quality fabric. Excellent condition with signs of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
$5,528 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Beech Organic Stool Tony Paul 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool footstool or small side table in circular shape from woven rattan work and beech attributed to Tony Paul 1950s, USA.
Tony Paul ( 1918 - 2010 )
A char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Bistra Lounge by AMDL Circle
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for GUBI by Michele De Lucchi’s architecture practice, AMDL CIRCLE, Bistra is a
sculptural furniture collection that distills the classic bistro chair to its essential form,...
Category
2010s Danish Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Knoll Cesca Side Chair by Marcel Breuer in Beech and Cane, Model B32
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca side chair, model B32, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular Cesca example came to us via an architect's office located near the Knoll factory, and the d...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and rare McGuire modern organic rattan sofa. Crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans from bundled pe...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960
s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs designed in 1960's by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy. Natural cognac leather upholstery with thick rattan structure.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tito Agnoli was an Italian designer and the Architect during 20th century. Tito Agnoli rattan chairs are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts. Clean lines and a s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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