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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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Wicker Side Drinks Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A well-made wicker rattan stool or side/drinks table, Bohemian design, circa mid-20th century. A well-made wicker rattan stool or side/drinks table, crafted in a cylindrical form wit...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique French Turned Wood and Woven Rattan Footstool/ Sidetable, 19th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Handmade in France circa the 19th century, this small footstool features a turned wooden frame with square corner blocks and a woven rattan seat. The elaborate turned stretchers and ...
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Footstools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Nantucket Wicker Nesting Baskets Set of 4, Oval Design
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Magnificent vintage set of four oval Nantucket baskets, woven from natural wicker and arranged in a complete graduated nesting set. Each basket features an elegant oval form, a light...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Large Antique Wicker French Champagne Grape Harvest Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Champagne Grape Harvest Log Basket – AG
A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region. The coloured marking...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century Wicker Armchairs with Rolled Arms, circa 1920
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant pair of early 20th-century wicker armchairs, dating from circa 1900–1920.
The chairs feature an unusually elaborate construction, with broad sculptural rolled arms, a gracef...
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Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini Pair of Table Lamp in Rattan, Parchment and Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very unique pair of Mid-Century organic table lamps entirely handcrafted from curved rattan and hand-woven wicker, completed with parchment paper diffusers. These incre...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
