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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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Modernist "Rokato" Rattan & Glass Coffee Table by Gebr. Jonkers, 1970
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating 1970s Dutch modernist coffee table from the acclaimed Rokato collection, attributed to designer Gijs Bakker and manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in Noordwolde, Netherlands. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Smoked Glass, Wood
Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in the most beautiful original glowing dark honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to to...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood
$2,150 / set
French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Wicker Large Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century rectangular mirror made of bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This lovely French Riviera style mirror was handmade in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
Woven Rattan Pet Bed with Outdoor Stripe Fabric
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A cozy retreat for furry friends, it showcases a handwoven rattan frame with a dipped front for easy access. The plush cushion, adorned with a delightful stripe, made from outdoor ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cotton, Rattan
Cocoon resin. Brutalist hand-crafted table lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Composed of turned pine wood bases and lampshades made of a metal structure covered with Cocoon resin,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Eero Aarnio Rattan Elephant Boot Lounge Chairs, 1960-1970
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of woven rattan " Elephant Boot " lounge chairs designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland.
Manufactured in Hong Kong / most likely imported by Stendig.
Circa 1960-1970. Overall good o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
