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Is rattan a wicker or bamboo?

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Is rattan a wicker or bamboo?
Wicker is the finished woven product that can be made of either rattan or bamboo. Bamboo is an incredibly solid grass that is difficult to bend while rattan is a vine that’s much easier to manipulate. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Isamu Kenmochi easy chair from the "Rattan Furnitures" series, circa 1958
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
This easy chair model “C-3150” from the “Rattan Furnitures” series designed by the famous Japanese
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Yuzura Yamakawa Steel Wire and Rattan Dining Set
By Yamakawa Rattan, Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Yuzuru Yamakawa was a Japanese architect he "designed and worked with rattan for over 40 years. Loved by
Category

20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Yamkawa rattan. 1st version from the 80ties. The bamboo cane chair comes with the ottoman wich matches
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Japanese Antique Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Rattan and Glass Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
rattan accents and textured glass panels. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

Japanese a Little Old Rattan Table / 20th-21st Century / Square Modern Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A very interesting modern design square table. It is woven with rattan. I think it's a Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Rattan

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