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What is better: rattan or wicker?
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There is no clear-cut answer to the question of what's better when it comes to rattan or wicker. In terms of strength, rattan generally comes out on top. However, the craftsmanship will also impact how long a rattan or wicker piece will last. Some people prefer rattan because it has a more natural appearance, but others prize the more uniform look of woven wicker. Also, rattan furniture tends to be pricier than wicker. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Vintage Trompe L'oeil "Ghost" Draped Wicker Side Table, 1970s-1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage rattan wicker table features the undulating edge, creating an illusion of a draped tablecloth that gave the design the nickname "ghost". The draped woven folds are reinforce...
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20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Boho French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hannover, DE
This extraordinarily beautiful fish, woven from willow by an artist, dates from the 1950s to the 1960s. Its masterful design showcases the artistic skill of its creator. The fish has...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Louis Sognot. French Riviera style floor lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera style floor lamp designed by the French architect Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Cylindrical structure made of fire-cured and varnished cane and rattan, with a cotton dif...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Rattan SIDE TABLE by Janine ABRAHAM, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb Modernist, Freeform, Brutalist, Folk Art pedestal table or side table, with a four-legged black lacquered metal frame and an impressive woven wicker top, creating a warm and...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative picture frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The photo frame features a rounded shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. The rattan ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Vanity or Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century vanity or console table fully made in bamboo, rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
