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How can you tell if rattan is vintage?

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How can you tell if rattan is vintage?
To tell if rattan is vintage, examine the furnishing in search of a maker's marking. Vintage is the term for any rattan furniture made between 20 and 99 years ago. Older pieces are antique, and more recently crafted ones are contemporary. By researching the maker and the pieces they produced using trusted online resources, you may be able to roughly determine the year of production. Characteristics of your furniture can aid in the dating process, too. Often, vintage pieces have hardwood rather than metal frames, and the rattan will be natural rather than resin. Should you require any assistance, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of rattan furniture.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green-painted iron and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 49.3"H x 9.2"W x 19.4"D Bulb Specificatio...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Floor Lamps

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Iron

Vintage Rattan Harley Davidson Life Size Sculpture Coastal Wicker Bamboo
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage life-size Harley Davidson sculpture features a coastal wicker design, making it a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Often attributed to Tom Dixon for Habitat bu...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Figurative Sculptures

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

American Designer, Dining Table, Rattan, Glass, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, rattan and black-lacquered metal dining table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75"H x 48.0"W x 48.0"D All items ship from High Po...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Franco Albini Oval Curved Rattan and Bamboo Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century French Riviera style oval mirro fully made in curved rattan and bamboo. The design of this delightful organic mirror is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Pair of 'Arra' Organic Rattan Side Tables
Located in Oxford, GB
Gracefully balanced off centred 'Arra' Organic Rattan Side Table, they come as a pair. Featuring a drum base, with intricate rattan overly and organic leaf and floral patterns. The b...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Round Rattan Side Table with Filigree Details, Spain 60's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round End or Side Table in Rattan, Spain, 1960s Eye-catching handcrafted wicker cane side table or stand with beautiful artistic filigree work. This round table has all the taste of...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Side Tables

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan

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