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What is the difference between rattan and wicker chairs?
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The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Lacquered Crimson Rattan Pagoda Etagere – Mid-Century Chinoiserie Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
This exceptional rattan and wicker bookshelf is a masterclass in Chinoiserie refinement. Its silhouette is defined by a dramatic pagoda-style top, finished with turned finials that p...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
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Rattan
Louis Sognot. Mid-Century Modern cane & rattan pendant lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Re-wired for US/EU standards.
French Riviera style pendant lamp by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Made of manila cane and rattan, with an inner diffuser in beige plastic.
Safari, Spac...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cane, Rattan
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
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands or Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1970
By Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of mid-century rectangular nightstands or side tables crafted in bamboo, wicker, and hand-woven rattan. These elegant organic pieces were produced in Italy during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Paavo Tynell Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602 Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of the iconic Paavo Tynell floor lamps, model 9602, also known as the “Chinese Hat.” Originally designed in the 1930s, this model remains one of Tynell’s most celebr...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Tiered Cylindrical Pendants in Wrapped Rattan and Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modernist tiered cylindrical pendant chandeliers, crafted with wrapped rattan shades and polished brass fittings originates from Italy, circa 1970. These striki...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
