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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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1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Stunning carved circular detail on wood back and woven rattan seat. Curved arms on solid wood frame. Or...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Boho rattan Lounge Chair designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the '60s.
Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These piece were produced in Italy during 60s and the desig...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is produced by, among other...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rattan


