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What is the best make of rattan furniture?

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What is the best make of rattan furniture?
In terms of collectibility, the best make of Rattan Furniture was Gabriella Crespi with her 'Rising Sun' line. While Paul Frankl's designs are also highly coveted and valuable, Crespi has far greater rarity and mystique with her 'Rising Sun' collection. In addition, Frankl's designs were much more copied over the decades whereas Crespi's rattan line is more unique and therefore valuable to collectors and dealers alike.
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AutomatonMarch 10, 2021
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Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Skaala' Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible collectible 'Skaala' lounge armchair by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro for Avarte, made in Finland, circa 1970. Featuring original burgundy red leather seat and back cushion, birch and t...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Customized 'Paracarro' Dining Table Base by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1970s
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Ten Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
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'Cammei' Silver Cameos Motif Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass

Gold Finish Special Edition 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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'Greca' Greek Key Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed, circa 1970s
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Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
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Large 44" Malachite, Brass and Classical Wood Frame Mirror
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Emerald Green Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
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