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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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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
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
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
Materials
Rattan
Italian Woven Rattan Frog Magazine Racks Basket Attributed to Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Charming and sculptural Italian woven rattan magazine basket designed in the form of a frog, attributed to Mario Lopez Torres.
This decorative piece combines playful character with ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Franco Albini Large Oval Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style large oval mirror, fully made of hand-woven wicker, curved rattan, and bamboo. This elegant piece was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-Century Dutch Coffee Table, Rattan Basket, Smoked Glass, Lucite Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1960s, strikingly designed coffee table with rattan basket, smoked glass top and transparent lucite legs. This round coffee table, manufactured with great expertis...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Smoked Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
