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Material: Rattan
1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
Category
1970s European Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$4,510 / set
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs by Maison Louis Drucker in Ruby Red, Bottle Green, White
By Maison Louis Drucker
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 no light rattan / bamboo arm chairs hand crafted by Maison Louis Drucker Paris:
inversé weaving pattern in Colors Ruby Red , Bottle Green and W...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is produced by, among other...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,803 Sale Price / item
48% Off
Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no label but it i...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs
By Calif-Asia
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs. Chairs are nice and sturdy and on overall good condition. There are two sets available and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,986 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,350 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Seat Height (inches): 3.5"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture.
CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...
Category
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$195
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s.
The lines of these chairs are incredible, handmade in curve...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$571 / item
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930
Handwoven with a green stripe
Very comfortable for patio or garden
Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
$1,348 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good condition, with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,841 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$2,263 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dark Frame Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H
18" seat height
(Dark Frame. It also exists in a lighter frame)
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and ra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H
18" seat height
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We'r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$850 / item
Green Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,550 / item
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks)
Rattan / Burnt wood or natural
Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist.
Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$7,400 / item
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
$570 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed, Mid-Century swivel lounge chair for highly acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg stands as one of Holland's most innovative and pr...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They are in fabulous vintage condition. They wear a p...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of 4 Plia chairs with Vienna straw
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 4 vintage plia straw chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s.
Excellent condition with the seats being reweaved, like new.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$3,612 / set
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Rattan 3 Strand Transition Lounge Chair features a sleek, mid-century design with a handwoven three-strand rattan frame. Meticulously restored, it offers a blend of mode...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
6 Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Bamboo Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage McGuire dining chairs set of 6 chairs. Made of woven rattan on. Bamboo bases. 4 brocade cushions s available.
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,730 / set
Rattan Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan all in
natural rattan in clear finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$590 / item
Pair of Rattan Cracked Ice Style Arm Chairs with Rolling Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of two rattan cracked ice style chairs, in the manner of McGuire, with an ottoman. The chair design features a rattan oval back that frames smaller rattan pieces bound by leath...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,803 Sale Price / item
48% Off
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Bistra Chair by AMDL Circle
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for GUBI by Michele De Lucchi’s architecture practice, AMDL CIRCLE, Bistra is a
sculptural furniture collection that distills the classic bistro chair to its essential form,...
Category
2010s Danish Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model cantilever, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In original condition, with mino...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,335 Sale Price
20% Off
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in metal, wood and rattan.
Dimensions: seat height: 46 cm. Width with armrests : 64 cm
Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative qu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$3,487 Sale Price / item
20% Off
"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$743 Sale Price
60% Off
1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair.
A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good or...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,468 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of English Brighton Pavilion-style rattan dining armchairs was made in the English Brighton Pavilion style...
Category
1910s English Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,650 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,335 Sale Price / set
58% Off
1960s Pair of red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1960s Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy, little damage on rattan see photo
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / set
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
This timeless bentwood chair, crafted in Austria circa 1930, showcases the classic design that has become synonymous with...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$939 Sale Price
42% Off
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Foldable Table and Four Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set, made of bamboo and rattan foldable table and four chairs. It is an Italian production of 1960s and the state of conserva...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Rattan Peacock Scroll Arm Sculptural Dining Side Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rattan chair set is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Finely crafted wit...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Manufactured in French, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$2,238 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Natural Woven Rattan/Wicker Mid Century Barrel Chairs a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful boho chic pair of rattan chairs with natural wicker woven in a conventional cross hatch pattern. The chair bottoms are round like barrels and the tops are a flare...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Green Peacock Rattan Side Chair:
Measures: 19" x 21" x 38"H
Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Rationalist Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern wood and rattan French Rationalist chairs, by unknown designer. Manufactured in France, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age a...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,135 Sale Price / set
47% Off
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish rattan ladder back style chair made in the California coastal manner by McGuire San Francisco, CA. The chair features thick rattan poles lashed together with leather rawhide ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern.
The Alma chair is costumizable in different fabric option and wood finishiings.
In a piece that combines c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and stunning original rattan weave.
This beautiful example...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Boho Chic Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s.
Please note the details and different techniques in this chair....
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1970s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Italian Woven Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of woven chairs from Italy, 1960s. Light woven wicker scoop seats with rattan and bamboo frame. Original finish shows nice age and patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
$4,800 / set
21st Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duke of Devonshire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
$1,739 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique and Vintage Rattan Chairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for vintage rattan chairs? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
For rattan dining chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs and other rattan seating, there is no shortage of popular search terms for interested parties — suggestions include Bielecky Brothers, New York–based makers of handcrafted rattan furniture since 1903; Milanese artist-designer Gabriella Crespi, who blended rattan with brass in sexy, sculptural pieces during the 1970s; and Peacock chairs, a catchall term for the numberless iterations of the beloved high-backed seat.
Few things inspire such extreme devotion as furnishings crafted from the versatile fibers of a tropical palm native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Indeed, antique and vintage rattan furniture has found legions of devotees over the years. The long-lasting natural medium, made popular in Great Britain and the United States during the Victorian era, is a master of disguise, able to mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.
The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay rotan) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials.
“Furniture made out of woven materials has occurred since the beginning of time and in every culture,” says interior designer and rattan aficionado Amanda Lindroth, noting that in earlier times, rattan furnishings were most often found in semi-outdoor settings like sunrooms and porches. Rattan pieces were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey.
Find antique and vintage rattan chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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