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What is the difference between wicker and rattan furniture?
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The difference between rattan and wicker is that rattan is the material whereas wicker is the type of weave. Therefore, a wicker weave can be made using rattan, along with other materials. Shop a collection of wicker and rattan furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Rattan Wingback Chairs & Ottomans, France, 1940's
Located in Austin, TX
comfortable. Solid wood splayed legs lift the chair and ottoman gently off the floor. France, 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Stacked Rattan Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, 1940s
By Ritts Tropitan, Seven Seas Rattan Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Tropical Mid Century Modern double pedestal extension dining table. Rendered in rattan and wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Oak
$2,032 Sale Price
53% Off
Restored 1940's Stacked Rattan Coffee Table w/ Rattan Wrapped Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s Rattan coffee/corner table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cutout sides, and a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Center Tables
Materials
Rattan
$1,771 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s large rattan table lamp
Located in South Charleston, WV
. Use of rows of rattan is often seen on Paul Frankl Furniture and used be hard pressed to find a more
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, Woven Cane and Rattan Shade, 1940's
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass, Woven Cane and Rattan Shade, 1940's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass