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Material: Rattan
Vintage rattan Belse 8, Dutch Design, 1950, 2 seater sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: This beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa, made in the Netherlands in the 1950s.
This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa features a timeless design, a beautifully sha...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$592 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan
Bamboo, 19
Located in Catania, CT
This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian loveseat settee manufactured by the celebrated Roman design house, Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piece exempl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway.
Sofas with frames in teak and beech, as well as armrests in rattan. Fixed upholstered seat and loose cushions in the back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Handwoven Malawi Cane Sofa in Traditional Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa ever so artfully combines handwoven cane and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to nearly any interior setting. We think i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen, Cane, 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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$4,777 Sale Price
20% Off
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish cane basketweave two-part parsons sofa or settee made in the style and manner of Billy Baldwin. Beautifully crafted from a wood frame embellis...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s vintage Ficks Reed faux bamboo and rattan sofa with a chinoiserie flair. In original yellow finish with original fabric. Cushions have ha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Heywood Wakefield Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless tropical charm with this vintage bent rattan sofa, attributed to Heywood-Wakefield. Crafted with beautifully arched arms and a geometric bamboo frame,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Indoor Balou Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 105 x 167 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Boo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Steel
$4,912 / item
VIVAI DEL SUD Rattansofa / Sonneninsel für 2 Personen + Tisch / Italien 1970er
Located in Aachen, DE
Sensationelle übergroße Doppelliege / Sonnenliege von VIVAI DEL SUD, Italien, aus den 1970er Jahren.
Es handelt sich hier möglicherweise ein Unikat, ein 2. Exemplar ist mir nicht b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$7,935 Sale Price
46% Off
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$22,760 / item
Mid-20th Century Monumental Restored Stacked Rattan Sofa With Custom Upholstery
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
The piece has been reimagined with modern functionality, featuring custom-built hidden storage compartments beneath each seat cushion—perfect for stowing away throws, pillows, or ent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Plywood
Indoor Balou Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, Nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 105 x 227 x H 75cm.
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Bal...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Steel
$7,130 / item
Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Livingroom Set - Corner Sofa, Coffee
Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century restored rattan living room set featuring a 3-piece sectional sofa with square pretzel arms, a round coffee table, and a two-tiered side table. Also included is an origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Three Seater Rattan Sofa, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-seater sofa from the 1960s. Beautifully shaped rattan and bamboo frame. This wonderful sofa is in very good condition with slight signs of wear from age and use, preser...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture. Item features a wicker wrapped frame, woven diamond design to back,...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
1970s Immaculate Quilted Chinoiserie Style Rattan Reed Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this rare occasion is one of the most beautiful chinoiserie style sofa you could hope to find. Extra hidden compartment with a new and unused sleeper. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic stacked rattan sofa...
Category
1970s Asian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Three Seat Rattan Sofa By Palm Springs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transform your living or lounge space into a sun-drenched retreat with this vintage Palm Springs rattan sofa—a statement piece that effortlessly bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Danny Ho Fong Tanganika Tropi-Cal Sofa Rare Basket Rattan Restored Boucle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most special, rare sofa By Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal, 1970s. This is the beloved, rare Tanganika collection. Please see original photos emailed to me from The Fong family of...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine midcentury organic modern bamboo rattan sofa or settee with demilune or crescent shaped ends. The bentwood rattan frame features a channel back conforming seat cushion with ne...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1960s Vintage Bamboo Sofa / Day Bed With Gated Underneath Storage Area
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s vintage jumbo bamboo Sofa with gated underneath storage. Two large seat and back cushions in polyester with wear consistent with age and use, but no tear. Front lifts up as a g...
Category
1950s Indonesian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Four Seat Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal four seat sofa. Chic bent rattan with loop sides and a high back. Fully restored with a complete rattan makeover and all new Sunbrella upholstery with the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed. 1970s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed with its original bed net.
The sofa has a stunning patina and it could be used as a single bed.
It needs a mattress of c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Trellis Sofa by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis sofa. Made for Creel and Gow in Morocco: Measures: 75" x 30" x 38" H- Seat Height with Cushion: 19".
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$5,000 / item
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare imposing sofa and two lounge chairs crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The canyon sofa and chairs features an oversized hardwood fram...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Rattan Three Seater Sofa Frame
By Paul Frankl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage boho chic sofa frame in the style of Paul Frankl features solid rattan construction, original finish, unique pretzel style arm rest and base.
Dimensions: 77w 34d 34.5h ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Bohemian Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Please note: matching table + chairs also available.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Metal
$6,581 / set
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$18,284 / item
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 Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Round Sectional Sofa w/ 3-Strand Waterfall Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in luxurious comfort with our four-seat rattan sectional corner sofa. Showcasing a unique round shape reminiscent of the conversation pits of the mid-20th century it features...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$15,600 Sale Price
40% Off
Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan and Bamboo Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Ralph Lauren Polo Home natural woven rattan and bamboo sofa, Late 20th Century. This modern sculptural loveseat features loose white ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, features in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armre...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Steel
$11,447 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Fan Arm 4 seat sectional sofa. The sofa features beautifully shaped fan arms with a stacked rattan base.
Sofa dimensions = 34" H X 35" D X 113...
Category
1990s American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,854 Sale Price
40% Off
Original Rattan By Paul Frankl, Multi-Strand Sofa and Chaise Lounge
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare multi-strand set living room set. A museum-quality six-strand square pretzel sofa and five-strand chaise lounge were designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality grade...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$57,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
21st Century Kimberley Striped Sofa Rattan, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that blends British heritage with natural charm. Crafted from solid oak and detailed with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$12,038 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$25,292 / item
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco six-strand rattan square pretzel arm, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and a stacked ra...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,220 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-century 2-Strand Transitional Arm 3-Seat Rattan Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century two-strand transitional arm 3-seat sofa with arched base. This sofa features a unique rattan pole back with fancy wrappings...
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double Tear Drop arm" .
1930, United
We only purc...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,360 Sale Price
40% Off
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bench with Box Case, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo and rattan bench with box case. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during 1950s.
This small bench is quite unique as it has red cushion seats, a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$20,139 / item
Vintage Boho Swirl Pencil Reed Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anchor your living space with the undeniable glamour of this vintage pencil reed settee. A true masterpiece of 1970s organic design, this piece features a dramatic waterfall silhouet...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane Brass Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan, Cane and Brass Tuxedo Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.25 wide x 32.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm he...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sofa Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Vintage Sofa Palm Beach
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed style 3 seater sofa in immaculate condition. Part of a set including another armchair.
DM for details on set! But this piece is gorgeous and in immaculate vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Woven rattan sofa with dedar fabric cushions
Located in Roma, RM
Woven rattan sofa with dedar fabric cushions
Includes cushions in Dedar fabric – About Flowers col. 001
Dimensions: 137 W x 70 H × 75 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All...
Category
1970s American American Classical Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wood, Rattan, Fabric
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century ten-strand square pretzel arm rattan 3-seater sectional sofa in the style of Paul T. Frankl. It comes with custom-made cushions available C.O.M. and a finely constructed ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Superb Restored Pair of Loveseats by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent sofa frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Restored Teal 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair Livingroom Se
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1950's teal rattan living room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a 3-piece sectional sofa. This sofa and chair set features the ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
$11,250 Sale Price
40% Off
21st Kimberley Striped Sofa Elitis, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that blends British heritage with natural charm. Crafted from solid oak and detailed with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$12,038 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Maple Highback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple highback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple.
Also available in walnut.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 164.5 cm x height 122 cm
Woven panels cre...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Maple
Restored Mid-century 3 Strand Rattan Spoke Half Moon Arm Corner Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 1930 three-strand half-moon sectional spoked sofa in the manner of Paul Frankl with the well-known "Half Moon" shaped arms, designed in the manner of Paul F...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,737 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco "President" Stick Reed Rattan Fan Back Settee and Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco president stick reed rattan fan back sofa set features a 3 seater sofa and 2 seat settee. Both sofas have a distinctive fan-back form and an...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$7,650 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Henry Link Newly Upholstered Painted Coastal Rattan Sofa
By Henry Link
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Link Newly Upholstered Painted Coastal Rattan Sofa
Offered for sale is a Henry Link coastal beach living newly upholstered 3-seater rattan sofa. The cushions have been upholstered with Lee Jofa fabric. The rattan frame has a painted finish.
The cushions are supported by a spring foundation as shown.
We offer the companion chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan settee or sofa likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Moderate to heavy signs of weathering throughout.
Center back wrap loose.
Overall Dimensions ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Tropical Sculptural Finely Crafted Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is s...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Rattan Sofas and Couches for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for a vintage rattan sofa? 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, indoor rattan sofas 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.
Outdoor rattan sofas and other 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. The mid-century years also saw rattan sofas being created by the likes of Heywood-Wakefield, Ficks Reed and Franco Albini, a pioneering Italian designer who crafted rattan armchairs and more for Bonacina.
Find antique and vintage rattan sofas and other types of sofas on 1stDibs.
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