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What is the difference between poly rattan and rattan?

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What is the difference between poly rattan and rattan?
The difference between poly rattan and rattan is the material. Rattan is a natural material derived from one of a number of vine-like plants, while poly rattan is a man-made polymer designed to resemble rattan. Because it is synthetic, poly rattan is more resistant to the effects of sun exposure and weather. Explore a wide variety of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Glass Desk Writing Table Dal Vera Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful desk writing table with two drawers in bamboo, rattan, top glass and brass handles in the style of Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair in Chrome and Straw, Signed Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca chair in chromed metal, Vienna straw and black lacquered beech wood. This beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Rattan and Brass Wall Lights, Austria, 1950s 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These Mid-Century wall lights were designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s to 1960s. The sconces feature a pair of woven rattan shades in a warm natural tone, shaped in wi...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Organic French Riviera Dining Chairs – Set of 4, Mid-Century Rattan Artistry
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Presenting an exceptional set of mid-century rattan chairs that perfectly embodies the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera style. These chairs stand out for their architectural si...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1968 in Rattan, Taito 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, harmoniously combining patinated brass with warm rattan and a fabric-lined diffuser. The elegant counterweight mechanism showcase...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Barbara Half-Dome Rattan Wall Sconce Bent Rattan Art Deco Wall Light
Located in Oxford, GB
Designed by Bill Parry The Barbara is a handcrafted wall sconce — shaped from bent natural rattan cane in an elegant half-dome silhouette by a small circle of makers. Each piece is ...
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2010s Philippine Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

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