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Is rattan a wicker or bamboo?
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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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Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form
Located in PARIS, FR
base and handle tied with rattan.
Japan - Showa Era (1926-1989)
Basket: height 20 in / 51 cm (11.4 in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Meiji Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Yuzura Yamakawa Steel Wire and Rattan Dining Table or Desk, Japan 1980's
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Zagreb, HR
rattan for over 40 years. Loved by Japanese and European markets alike, his designs have stood the test
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
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Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
based on many years of experience is required. They were made by "Yamakawa rattan", an old Japanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing
Located in New York, US
Japanese Chest with Rattan Top Detailing
Sourced in Japan
Category
20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
By Yamakawa Rattan, Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
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