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What is rattan material?
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Rattan is one of the materials used to make wicker furniture and other furnishings. It comes from a plant that grows in hot, tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. The quick-growing plant has a bamboo-like inner material that gets removed and fashioned into cane. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay “rota”) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Pieces of rattan furniture were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey. Shop a wide variety of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Twin Camelback Rattan Headboards - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of white Heywood Wakefield style twin size wicker headboards. Bentwood bamboo and wooden frames support curved woven rattan in a camel back shape. Decorated with an open weave...
Category
Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
French 20th Century by Audoux Minnet Bamboo Sideboard
Located in CANTELEU, FR
This bamboo sideboard attributed to Audoux Minet is a true piece of French antique, dating from the 1950s. Its design is simply superb and will bring a touch of elegance to any inter...
Category
Vintage 1950s Sideboards
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Giusto Puri Purini rattan armchair with brass details and rattan fabric cushions
Located in Roma, RM
Rattan armchair with brass details and rattan fabric cushions by Giusto Puri Purini, Italy 1970.
From 1972 to 1977 Giusto Puri Purini worked within the company of the Italian design...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1930's Modernist Drinks Cabinet
Located in Brno, CZ
This Modernist Drinks Cabinet is believed to be designed and produced in the 1930’s.
This piece has got soft curves and delightful details, as well as a subtle abstract pattern on ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Cut Glass, Oak
Rattan triangular table
Located in Monaco, MC
Lovely rattan triangular side table.
Nice nails works on the top. Geometrical pattern.
In the style of Gabriella Crespi.
Each side L 57cm H 73cm D 63cm
Circa 1970
Very good c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
4 Mid Century German teak and rattan chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century German teak and rattan chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn, 1960s, Set of 4
The chair frames are made from solid teak and rattan sits, in good vintage condtion, however...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Teak