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What is the difference between rattan and bamboo chairs?
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The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
McGuire Modern Boho Chic Bamboo & Rattan Side Accent Dining Chair
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage McGuire Furniture modern boho chic bamboo and rattan dining / vanity side chair featuring a double X back and X stretcher.
Dimensions:
17" x 22"...
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Cottage Style Tripod Dining or Accent Chairs with Triangular Rattan Seats
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cottage style dining chairs with triangular rattan seats, three legs and beautifully carved inverse triangle backrest. In original condition with visible wear, including some rattan ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Six After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of six chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1980.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$11,927 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Dark Frame Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H
18" seat height
(Dark Frame. It also exists in a lighter frame)
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,975 Sale Price / item
25% Off