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Crespi Rattan Chair

Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair
Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair

Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gabriella Crespi Pair of Pencil Reed Arm Chairs. Each chair has a tropical leaf pattern with

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Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

697’ Rattan + Cane Armchair by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina, 1964
697’ Rattan + Cane Armchair by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina, 1964

697’ Rattan + Cane Armchair by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina, 1964

By Raffaella Crespi

Located in Chicago, IL

Bonacina in 1964. Constructed with a rattan frame and handwoven cane, this chair is a sculptural

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi
Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi

Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi

$3,899 / item

H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in

Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

Comprising a lounge chair, three-seater sofa, ottoman and floor lamp – all crafted from rattan

Category

2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI
Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI

Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI

By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

lamp – all crafted from rattan – the Bohemian 72 Collection embodies Crespi’s career-long aim to create

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

GUBI Bohemian 72 Chair with The Row Towel Cushions, Two Chairs Available
GUBI Bohemian 72 Chair with The Row Towel Cushions, Two Chairs Available

GUBI Bohemian 72 Chair with The Row Towel Cushions, Two Chairs Available

By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

One-of-a-Kind, New Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chairs by Gubi. With custom cushions

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2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi
Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi

Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi

$8,799 / item

H 35.44 in W 82.68 in D 41.34 in

Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair by Gabriella Crespi

By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Comprising a lounge chair, three-seater sofa, ottoman and floor lamp – all crafted from rattan

Category

2010s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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Sculptural Bamboo Style Side Chair by Dal Verra, Italy 1970s
Sculptural Bamboo Style Side Chair by Dal Verra, Italy 1970s

Sculptural Bamboo Style Side Chair by Dal Verra, Italy 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

Sculptural Bamboo Style Side Chair by Dal Verra, Italy 1970s

By Dal Vera, Gabriella Crespi

Located in Vienna, AT

Bamboo Style Barrel Side Chair by Val Derra in the style of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Italian Rattan Chair in the Style of Gabriella Crespi
Italian Rattan Chair in the Style of Gabriella Crespi

Italian Rattan Chair in the Style of Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in East Hampton, NY

Italian rattan chair in the style of Gabriella Crespi.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs

Pair of Split Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Gabriella Crespi
Pair of Split Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Gabriella Crespi

Pair of Split Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Danville, CA

Stylish pair of Split Bamboo Lounge Chairs in the style of Gabriella Crespi.

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Vintage 1970s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Original Gabriella Crespi "Rising Sun" Collection Reclining Lounge Chairs
Original Gabriella Crespi "Rising Sun" Collection Reclining Lounge Chairs

Original Gabriella Crespi "Rising Sun" Collection Reclining Lounge Chairs

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in North Miami, FL

These reclining chairs made entirely of Malacca Rattan and are key elements of Crespi's visionary

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Italian Rattan Chair
Italian Rattan Chair

Italian Rattan Chair

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H 44 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Italian Rattan Chair

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in East Hampton, NY

Italian rattan chair in the style of Gabriella Crespi.

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20th Century Italian Chairs

Modernist Pop 1960s Split Reed Pod Chairs and Table Gabriella Crespi Attributed
Modernist Pop 1960s Split Reed Pod Chairs and Table Gabriella Crespi Attributed

Modernist Pop 1960s Split Reed Pod Chairs and Table Gabriella Crespi Attributed

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist pop 1960s split reed /rattan pod chairs and table attributed to Gabriella Crespi, most

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Sculptural Bamboo or Rattan Accent Lounge Chair, Italy, circa 1970
Sculptural Bamboo or Rattan Accent Lounge Chair, Italy, circa 1970

Sculptural Bamboo or Rattan Accent Lounge Chair, Italy, circa 1970

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

A unique, organic, sculptural bamboo or rattan lounge accent chair in the spirit of Gabriella

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Fabulous Vintage Rattan Armchair with custom Elephant Cushion
Fabulous Vintage Rattan Armchair with custom Elephant Cushion

Fabulous Vintage Rattan Armchair with custom Elephant Cushion

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gabriella Crespi in the mid 1970’s. The chair has a secret compartment with matching rattan cover. Custom

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6  Rattan Chairs By Gabriella Crespi
Set of 6  Rattan Chairs By Gabriella Crespi

Set of 6 Rattan Chairs By Gabriella Crespi

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H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Set of 6 Rattan Chairs By Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 6 chairs in rattan and fabric by Gabriella Crespi Composed by 2 armchairs and 4 chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Fabric

Three Piece Pencil Reed Rattan Set in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, 1970s
Three Piece Pencil Reed Rattan Set in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, 1970s

Three Piece Pencil Reed Rattan Set in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, PA

This is a wonderful sofa and pair of chairs perfect for a sunporch or covered patio. An iconic

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Mid-20th Century East Asian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gabriella Crespi Rising Sun Collection Rattan Chairs, Set of 8
Gabriella Crespi Rising Sun Collection Rattan Chairs, Set of 8

Gabriella Crespi Rising Sun Collection Rattan Chairs, Set of 8

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of eight bamboo dining chairs, each retain a metal Gabriella Crespi tag. Great original

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Raffaella Crespi attributed bamboo lounge chair, Italy, 1960s
Raffaella Crespi attributed bamboo lounge chair, Italy, 1960s

Raffaella Crespi attributed bamboo lounge chair, Italy, 1960s

By Raffaella Crespi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An elegant lounge chair manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. Crafted with bamboo, its design is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1980s Coastal Oversized Rattan Lounge Chair
1980s Coastal Oversized Rattan Lounge Chair

1980s Coastal Oversized Rattan Lounge Chair

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Miami, FL

This coastal rattan chair from the 1980s has been given a fresh update. It features an oversized

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Linen, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pencil Rattan Club Chair Ottoman New Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pencil Rattan Club Chair Ottoman New Upholstery

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pencil Rattan Club Chair Ottoman New Upholstery

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Modern pencil rattan tub chairs and matching ottoman. Each piece has been meticulously refinished and

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Chippendale Pagoda Cane Rattan Arm Chairs, set of 6
Vintage Chippendale Pagoda Cane Rattan Arm Chairs, set of 6

Vintage Chippendale Pagoda Cane Rattan Arm Chairs, set of 6

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1970's French woven rattan arm chairs. Set of 6. Expertly hand crafted of molded rattan and woven

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi Style Brass and Rattan Dining Chairs
Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi Style Brass and Rattan Dining Chairs

Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi Style Brass and Rattan Dining Chairs

By Romeo Rega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern tropicalism dining chairs in brass and wicker. Romeo Rega in the style of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Club Chair
Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Club Chair

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Club Chair

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H 34.5 in W 43 in D 35 in

Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Club Chair

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Vintage Palm Beach style rattan club chair in the style of Gabriella Crespi. Natural finish and

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 4
Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 4

Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 4

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Jacksonville, FL

rattan in an artistic pattern after Gabriella Crespi. Very good condition with minor imperfections

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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

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Crespi Rattan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crespi rattan chair available at 1stDibs. A crespi rattan chair — often made from natural fiber, rattan and bamboo — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crespi rattan chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each crespi rattan chair bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one crespi rattan chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gabriella Crespi and Romeo Rega produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Crespi Rattan Chair?

The average selling price for a crespi rattan chair at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Crespi Rattan Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many furniture lovers believe that rattan chairs are worth it. Not only is rattan a visually appealing choice of material for furniture making, but it is also a lightweight, durable material that resists damage due to UV, moisture and fluctuations in temperature. Rattan chairs in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Art Deco styles are especially popular today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in rattan chairs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find rattan chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.