Who was the famous photographer of Palm Springs?

The famous photographer of Palm Springs was Slim Aarons. An American photographer, he captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Palm Beach and other luxurious settings around the globe. Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death. Find a selection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.

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$600 / set

H 36 in W 35.25 in D 28 in

Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Palm Springs Rattan

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Three Seat Rattan Sofa By Palm Springs

$1,200

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H 16 in W 49.5 in D 24.25 in

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By Paul Frankl

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Palm Springs Rattan For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the palm springs rattan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each palm springs rattan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fibre, rattan and bamboo. If you’re shopping for a palm springs rattan, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer palm springs rattan, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each palm springs rattan bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made palm springs rattan over the years, but those crafted by Ficks Reed and Rosenthal Netter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Palm Springs Rattan?

Prices for a palm springs rattan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $719 and can go as high as $21,750, while the average can fetch as much as $5,150.

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Who was the famous photographer of Palm Springs?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
The famous photographer of Palm Springs was Slim Aarons. An American photographer, he captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Palm Beach and other luxurious settings around the globe. Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death. Find a selection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.