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Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

4 chaises pliante en bambou, rotin et laiton, Italie, 1970
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Série de 4 chaises italienne en bambou cintré, rotin et laiton belle patine travail des années 1970. hauteur 73 cm hauteur assise 42 cm largeur 50 cm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Peacock Rattan Side Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Peacock Rattan Side Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 39"H Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're proud to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Peacock Rattan Side Chair
Peacock Rattan Side Chair
H 39 in W 21 in D 19 in
Rattan Trellis Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Trellis Chair
Rattan Trellis Chair
H 38 in W 27 in D 29 in
Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom color from McGuire with an intentionally a...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

French 1900s Design Bistro Outdoor Chair In Rattan and Braided Resin
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1900s Bistro Design rattan and braided resin outdoor chair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin rattan effect back and seat, famous at the beginning of the 20th centu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Resin

French 1900s Design Bistro Outdoor Chair Rattan and Braided Resin
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1900s Bistro Design rattan and braided resin outdoor chair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin rattan effect back and seat with a red outline, famous at the beginnin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Resin

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very huge Emmanuelle or Peacock chair, fabricated in Italy in the 60's. A beautiful and rare version with very nice details. This hand woven armchair is made of rattan and wicker...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Gian Franco Legler, Splendid Set of 8 Curved Rattan Chairs
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Milano, IT
Gian Franco Legler Splendid set of 8 curved rattan chairs with iron rod structure. Italian manufacture, 1960s. .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rattan Wicker Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs Manner of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of rattan wicker oversized lounge chairs wearing their original off-white upholstery in the style of Michael Taylor. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Design Style Handcrafted Rattan And Wicker Seat Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Italian Design Style sculptural and gorgeous chair all in rattan and aerial structure with handbraided rattan wicker seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original armchair with a natural rattan airy structure.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Set of 4 Chromed Metal, Rattan Italian Chairs, Campo & Graffi 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to designers Franco Campi e Carl...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French 1970s Design Style Handcrafted Rattan Wicker Peacock Emmanuelle Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural and gorgeous Emmanuelle style rattan and wicker French 1970s design chair with a beige linen fabric round cushion seat 21.65 inches diameter and 26.77inches armrest height...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Fabric

Egon Eiermann E10 Cane Basket Lounge Chair for Heinrich Murmann
By Heinrich Murmann, Egon Eiermann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful Egon Eiermann E10 basket chair was manufactured by Heinrich Murmann. A sculptural timeles design from 1949 and was exhibited in the german Pavillon 1958. It was made...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

French Wicker and Rattan Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rattan chair is whimsical yet polished. Rattan is sturdy and in great condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Raffia, Rattan

French Wicker and Rattan Side Chair
French Wicker and Rattan Side Chair
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Chippendale Chinoiserie Regency Bamboo and Rattan Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed Set 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four coastal bamboo and rattan armchairs with rollers by Ficks Reed. Upholstered in their original colorway, this beautiful set includes four chairs. Each chair is created f...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Woven Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of woven chairs from Italy, 1960s. Light woven wicker scoop seats with rattan and bamboo frame. Original finish shows nice age and patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Italian Woven Chairs
Pair of Italian Woven Chairs
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 27 in
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930 Handwoven with a green stripe Very comfortable for patio or garden Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Design Style Rattan and Beige Linen Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Italian Design Style sculptural and gorgeous armchair all in rattan aerial structure with beige fabric cushions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan chair, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in Spain. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent o...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Emmanuel peacock wicker Rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In very good condition commensurate with age. general expected signs of wear.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Design Style Rattan and Beige Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Italian Design Style sculptural and gorgeous armchair all in rattan aerial structure with beige fabric cushions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Stick Rattan Loveseat Set
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic Coastal seating set. Beautiful stick rattan set that includes a loveseat, two chairs and a coffee table. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. Chair dimensions- 25.25 x 18....
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Anglo Indian Peacock Cobra Armchair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable British colonial style Anglo Indian armchair ambitiously crafted in wicker and reed designed as a peacock chair inside a cobra form chair. Best of the genre.
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Organic Kid Rattan Chair, 1960s, France
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Riviera Organic Handcrafted Children rattan chair, 1960s, France. Super chic children's chair, to be placed anywhere the kids hang out so they can have their own space. Lov...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Chairs

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Rattan

1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use - Rattan in very good condition - Made in Germany - With sheepskin included - Height of seat 39 cm.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Mid-Century Rattan Chairs, France 1950s
Located in London, GB
Very nice sculptural rattan lounge chairs made in France, 1950s. The chairs have a solid steel frame, black painted and rattan handwoven seat. Easy to place them they are very co...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1960s Dutch Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin-2
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Dutch wicker bucket / basket chair made in the 1960's in Holland. Probably by Rohé Norrdwolde or De Gebroeders Jonkers. It comes with a long haired white Icelandic sheeps...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gina Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Gina all in natural rattan, in clear finish, hand-crafted rattan.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gina Chair
Gina Chair
H 36.62 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Children's Chair in Rattan
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Children's chair made from rattan and a metal base.   
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Children's Chair in Rattan
Mid-Century Children's Chair in Rattan
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
1950's French Rattan Rocking Chair, Hoop Arms
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Rattan Rocking chair – Hoop Arms 1950’s French Rattan Rocking chair – Hoop Arms. Beautiful organic shaped rattan rocking chair in exceptional condition. Wonderfully sh...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1950's French Rattan Rocking Chair, Hoop Arms
1950's French Rattan Rocking Chair, Hoop Arms
H 43.31 in W 24.41 in D 46.46 in
1970's Italian Rattan Armchair, Franco Albini
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Italian Rattan Armchair – Franco Albini 1970’s Italian Rattan Armchair – Franco Albini. We cannot attribute this with any documentation but the design and quality of construc...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1970's Italian Rattan Armchair, Franco Albini
1970's Italian Rattan Armchair, Franco Albini
H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Chromed Metal with Removable Rattan and Wicker Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs with removable rattan seat. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to de...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol “Soleil” Chair, for Rougier 1958
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare bamboo and braised rattan lounge chair for both inside and outside use. The chair is designed in 1956 by the Dutch - French designer couple Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol....
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo, Rattan

Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
By Ivar Callmander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Four Foldable Garden Chairs in Rattan and Lacquered Iron
Located in Paris, FR
Four garden chairs in woven and lacquered rattan, on an foldable iron structure.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching pair of rare sculptural rattan and iron hanging chairs. Stunning design. Great scale. Perfect indoors or outside in a covered deck. Suspended by heavy duty chain wrapped in ...
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rope

1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
H 47 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Stylish Pair John Wisner Far Horizion Horseshoe Back Rattan Chairs Ottoman
By John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of John Wisner Far Horizon horseshoe back rattan chairs with matching ottoman. John Wisner graduated from Parsons School Of Design in 1935 and designed for both private ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Rattan and Wicker Flower Shaped Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Gorgeous chair flower shaped all in rattan and wicker with a cumfy pink and round cushion. Perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, around the swimming pool or the dining table. Poe...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rattan and Wicker Flower Shaped Chair
Rattan and Wicker Flower Shaped Chair
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Rattan Dining Chairs with Rollers
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 midcentury rattan dining chairs with rollers Offered is a vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern rattan dining chairs. This set has removable cushions and could make an exce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair in Rattan wicker, Italy 1950s. Beautiful Italian mid-century rattan chair designed in the 1950s. This lounge chair was created to „suspend“ things an...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Lounge Chairs in Rattan
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pillows has been restored and reupholstered with a Dédar velvet. Sold by pair. 4 chairs available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Velvet

Lounge Chairs in Rattan
Lounge Chairs in Rattan
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chairs designed by Marcel Breuer are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era. This is a perfect example of German Bauhaus styl...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1x Gian Franco Legler Basket Chair, Switzerland, 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
1 x Basket side chairs by Gian Franco Leger. This chairs comes from the late 50s and they are in good original condition Dimensions: Width 18.89 in. (48 cm), depth 23.81 in. (60.5 c...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gregorio Vicente Cortes and Luis Onsurbe Rattan Lounge Chairs for Metz and Co
By Metz & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare pair of black metal lounge chairs with rattan seatings, designed by the Spanish Gregorio Vicente Cortes and Luis Onsurbe. Sold in the Netherlands by the legendary departmen...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Design Style Rattan and Black Metal Pair of Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design style rattan and black metal pair of lounger armchairs at the manner of Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Style Rattan Ribbon Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century style rattan ribbon chair with iron legs.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Bundle Lounge Center Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair bundle lounge center, made with Steel structure and natural rattan. With seat Cushion included ( the 2 smaller cushions On pictures are not included). Seat cushion Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bundle Lounge Center Chair
Bundle Lounge Center Chair
H 56.7 in W 24.81 in D 37.41 in
Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French wicker and rattan chair on iron base.. Rattan in excellent condition. Chair sits upon a sturdy iron frame. Super comfortable. Great lines and classic design. Four av...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
H 32.25 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
By Feelgood design, Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in natural rattan is suitabl...
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Basket Chair, New Edition
By Feelgood design, Gian Franco Legler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received the 'Good Design award' in 195...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Steel

Basket Chair, New Edition
Basket Chair, New Edition
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Rare set of four original chairs attributed to Arturo Pani in iron and original rattan, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of French wicker and rattan chairs on iron base. Rattan in excellent condition. Chair sits upon a sturdy iron frame with criss cross base. Super comfortable. Great lines an...
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Rattan and Wicker Armchairs
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous pair of Art Deco wicker and rattan chairs have cushions that have been upholstered in Kathryn Ireland fabric. The chairs have colored details in red and green. These co...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Mid Century Rattan Armchair with Metal Base from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French mid-century rattan armchair with metal base. Warm and beachy, or sleek and modern, this versatile piece invites you to relax. The simple repetition of lines and soft curves gi...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Postmodern Vintage Rattan Six Dining Chairs by Borek Sipek Czech Republic 1988
By B. Sipek
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage six piece set - dining chairs from rattan by Borek Sipek Czeck Republic 1988. A great, very rare and comfortable wicker seating set, which includes four armchairs ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Wicker

Basket Chair, New Edition
By Feelgood design, Gian Franco Legler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received the 'Good Design award' in 195...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Steel

Basket Chair, New Edition
Basket Chair, New Edition
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
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Beige Rattan Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of beige rattan chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 144 antique and vintage beige rattan chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Beige rattan chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Beige rattan chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Rohe Noordwolde, McGuire Furniture Company and Dirk Van Sliedregt each produced beautiful beige rattan chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Beige Rattan Chairs?

Prices for beige rattan chairs start at $125 and top out at $16,581 with the average selling for $2,208.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Beige Rattan Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.