How do I renew a rattan chair?

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.

Are rattan chairs worth it?

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.

Can I refinish rattan chairs?

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.

What are the round rattan chairs called?

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.

What is the difference between rattan and bamboo chairs?

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.

What is the difference between rattan and wicker chairs?

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.

Rattan Colonial Chairs

British Wood Chair

Indonesian Teak Chairs

Rattan 1900

Plantation Lounge Chair

Dutch Rattan

Plantation Furniture

Ole Wanscher Colonial

Burmese Rattan

Rattan British Colonial Style Plantation Planters Chair, Woven Seat

$1,350

H 33.5 in W 27 in D 38 in

Rattan British Colonial Style Plantation Planters Chair, Woven Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Rattan British Colonial Style Plantation Planters Chair, Woven Seat Offered for sale is an elegant

Category

20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Dutch Colonial Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Teak & Rattan, Circa 1950

$2,250 / item

H 33.5 in W 38 in D 27 in

Dutch Colonial Chair by Andrianna Shamaris, Teak & Rattan, Circa 1950

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Dutch colonial teak chair with adjustable back rest. Pair available. The price reflects

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900

$2,118

H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in

Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900

Located in London, GB

Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900 Good solid construction with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

$1,490 / item

H 24.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

Located in New York, NY

Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair

$2,250

H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful teak framed colonial chair with lovely patina. Hand-carved feet and double backed hand

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Rattan

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials

$3,325

H 38 in W 32 in D 44.5 in

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair

$1,645Sale Price|30% Off

H 36.5 in W 36 in D 23 in

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman

$5,950

H 36 in W 33 in D 40 in

Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage British colonial style chair and ottoman crafted with a bamboo frame and having herringbone

Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs

$4,800 / set

H 36 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs

Category

20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs

$4,420Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 41.75 in W 37 in D 34 in

Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Bradenton, FL

20th Century Pair of Authentic Baker Furniture Rattan British Colonial Wingback Chairs. A rare

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Maitland-Smith Colonial Wingback Swan Chairs, Set of 4

$6,800 / set

H 44.5 in W 28 in D 25.5 in

Maitland-Smith Colonial Wingback Swan Chairs, Set of 4

By Maitland Smith

Located in Sarasota, FL

A set of four British colonial style rattan and silk wingback chairs by Maitland Smith. Gracefully

Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949

$20,915

H 85 in W 65 in D 68 in

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Vintage Stuck Rattan Lounge Chair in Stockwell Performance “Martinique”

$2,950

H 37 in W 33.25 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Stuck Rattan Lounge Chair in Stockwell Performance “Martinique”

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lounge chair. Drawing significant influence from 1940s Hollywood Regency and British Colonial aesthetics

Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949

$20,915

H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s

$41,764 / set

H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Teak Armchairs with Woven Rattan Seats, Colonial Art Deco Style, 1920's

$5,177

H 27.17 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Teak Armchairs with Woven Rattan Seats, Colonial Art Deco Style, 1920's

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Pair of Teak Armchairs with Woven Rattan Seats, Colonial Art Deco Style, Circa 1920-1930 An

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak

Solid Teak & Rattan Low Chair Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950

$732Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in

Solid Teak & Rattan Low Chair Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

An elegant solid teak wood and woven rattan seat low chair from the island of Madura off the

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Set of Four Vintage Rustic Rattan Dining Armchairs by Henry Link

$2,400 / set

H 34 in W 23.75 in D 22 in

Set of Four Vintage Rustic Rattan Dining Armchairs by Henry Link

By Henry Link

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Colonial and coastal design. These chairs feature gracefully scrolled rattan arms, handwoven rattan backs

Category

1990s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 5

$5,950 / set

H 37.25 in W 23 in D 18 in

Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

masterful blend of British Colonial structure and tropical artisanal detail. Each chair is expertly crafted

Category

Late 20th Century Indian British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th Century

$10,002 / set

H 43.51 in W 20.87 in D 22.64 in

Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of hardwood, possibly Intsia Bijuga, side chairs, first half of the 18th century

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century

$11,767

H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

AN INDONESIAN TEAK WOOD ROUND-BACK CHAIR Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century

$11,767

H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An Indonesian teak wood round-back chair Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair

$12,800

H 41 in W 28 in D 32 in

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair

Located in San Marino, CA

A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Rattan Patio Furniture Set, Glass Top Table and 5 Chair Set, Wicker Dining Set

$1,400

H 29 in Dm 44.88 in

Rattan Patio Furniture Set, Glass Top Table and 5 Chair Set, Wicker Dining Set

Located in Miami, FL

A very good quality 20th Century American Colonial Style Wicker Patio Furniture Set. This stylish

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Glass

Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Accent Chair

$1,895

H 37.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Accent Chair

By Brighton Pavilion 1, Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fabulous burnt bamboo British Colonial style Brighton Pavilion accent Chair with new custom seat

Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

White Woven Wicker Writing Desk and Matching Side Chair

$3,570 / set

H 40 in W 41 in D 21 in

White Woven Wicker Writing Desk and Matching Side Chair

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

high-back chair. Rendered in a crisp white-washed finish, the set exemplifies the Victorian-inspired

Category

Late 20th Century Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Brighton Pavilion Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk and Chair

$4,695 / set

H 40 in W 42 in D 23 in

Brighton Pavilion Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk and Chair

Located in Southampton, NJ

Brighton Pavilion burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements

Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan, Glass

Sri Lankan Mãrã or East Indian Walnut ‘Burgomaster’ Chair

$23,534

H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in

Sri Lankan Mãrã or East Indian Walnut ‘Burgomaster’ Chair

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Sri Lankan mãrã or East Indian walnut ‘Burgomaster’ chair Galle, early 19th century Measures

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

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Old Colonial Chair

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 30 in

Old Colonial Chair

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Pair of two. Old Colonial teak and Rattan chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Rohé Rattan Club Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in

Rohé Rattan Club Chair

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Very original club chair from Rohé (Netherlands). After the occupation of Indonesia, this Dutch

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Dutch Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Colonial Art Deco Teak Chairs with Rattan from Burma or Myanmar, 1940

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 28.55 in D 26.38 in

Pair of Colonial Art Deco Teak Chairs with Rattan from Burma or Myanmar, 1940

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of colonial Art Deco chairs from Burma or Myanmar. Made from teak wood and rattan, circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Burmese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

British Colonial Rattan fireside Chair

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H 31 in W 23 in D 28 in

British Colonial Rattan fireside Chair

Located in Portland, OR

British Colonial woven rattan armchair with hardwood frame in the Art Ddeco style. In fantastic

Category

Vintage 1930s English British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

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H 24.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair

Located in New York, NY

Antique colonial teak wood and rattan chairs. Set of three available. The price reflects one chair

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Woven Rattan Colonial Reclining Chair, c. 1900

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H 36 in W 24.5 in D 39 in

Woven Rattan Colonial Reclining Chair, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This woven rattan armchair recalls the Grand British Colonial style of the early 20th century

Category

20th Century British Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Baker Furniture British Colonial Bamboo Rattan Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair

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H 41.75 in W 37 in D 34 in

Baker Furniture British Colonial Bamboo Rattan Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Ralph Lauren, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of British Colonial or Organic Modern wingback lounge chairs In the manner of

Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

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H 34 in W 23 in L 34 in

Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century, with rattan

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Dutch Colonial Vintage Teak Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

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H 35 in W 29 in L 35 in

Dutch Colonial Vintage Teak Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

Located in Yonkers, NY

Colonial lounge chair features a nicely curving body with rattan seat and back, accented with two large

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Back

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H 35 in W 24 in L 35 in

Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Back

Located in Yonkers, NY

rattan accents. Designed to provide a relaxing experience to the sitter, this Dutch Colonial lounge chair

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms

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H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 30 in

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

British Colonial Chair

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H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in

British Colonial Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Burmese Colonial Era Chair

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Bergere Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair

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H 58 in W 22 in D 43.5 in

Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century rattan peacock chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo and Rattan Wood Safari Chairs, Set of Six

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H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in

British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo and Rattan Wood Safari Chairs, Set of Six

Located in Miami, FL

Set of six vintage bamboo and rattan folding safari chairs with rattan backing and cane seats.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

British Colonial Club Chair

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H 35 in W 25 in D 28 in

British Colonial Club Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Teak and Rattan Club Chair in British Colonial style from Northern Thailand.

Category

20th Century Thai Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs

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H 39 in W 23 in D 24 in

Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs Offered is a set of 4 rattan dining chairs. This set is in good

Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Six Vintage Colonial Style McGuire Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs

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H 34 in W 17 in D 22 in

Set of Six Vintage Colonial Style McGuire Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

These well constructed chairs combine colonial elegance and tropical flair. The seats are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Colonial Chair

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H 24 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Colonial Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique colonial teak wood chair with handwoven rattan. We have three. The price reflects one

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

British Colonial Plantation Chair

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H 37 in W 26.5 in D 50 in

British Colonial Plantation Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceptional piece takes you back to the days of English cavalry officers playing polo. Rattan palm

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Set of 4 McGuire Rattan Chairs, 1960s

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H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Set of 4 McGuire Rattan Chairs, 1960s

By McGuire

Located in View Park, CA

Set of 4 rattan chairs with striped upholstered cushions by McGuire. Made in the Philippines 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Rattan Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s

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H 40.56 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in

Vintage Rattan Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Beautiful set of four vintage chairs with rattan structure and confortable fabric pillow on the

Category

Vintage 1960s European Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Edward Tuttle for McGuire Coastal Rattan Butterfly Chair

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H 35.75 in W 32.5 in D 23 in

Edward Tuttle for McGuire Coastal Rattan Butterfly Chair

By Edward Tuttle, McGuire

Located in Norwalk, CT

bentwood rattan construction using leather tape bindings, this chair is surprisingly sturdy and

Category

Early 2000s American British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair

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H 35 in W 24 in D 40 in

Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair This late 19th Century antique British

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rattan Peacock Chair

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H 58 in W 43 in D 20 in

Rattan Peacock Chair

Located in New York, NY

Fine example of woven Peacock chair.Large fan style back intricately woven rattan wicker, in fine

Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949 The colonial chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s

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H 85 in W 65 in D 68 in

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949 A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian hardwood with woven

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 85 in W 65 in D 68 in

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Rosewood frame with original woven rattan cane seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Original Paint Wicker and Rattan Chairs

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H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in

Pair of Original Paint Wicker and Rattan Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of midcentury resort style chairs with removable cushions crafted with original painted and

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20th Century American British Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman, 1950s

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair and ottoman, 1949 A fine example of Ole Wanscher's most

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen & Son

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H 85 in W 65 in D 68 in

Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Uppsala, SE

The Colonial chair designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen & Søn with an oak frame and premium

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Tommy Bahama Ring Back Rattan Slipper Chairs in Scalamandre Tigre – Pair

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H 32 in W 26.75 in D 23.25 in

Tommy Bahama Ring Back Rattan Slipper Chairs in Scalamandre Tigre – Pair

By Tommy Bahama

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

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Pair of Carved Side Chairs with Rattan Seat and Back

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H 41.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of Carved Side Chairs with Rattan Seat and Back

Located in San Marino, CA

Pair of carved side chairs. Measures: Seat height at 17”.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Ten McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs

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H 43.5 in W 20 in D 17 in

Set of Ten McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare set of ten dining chairs with an exotic cathedral or gothic form, graceful bentwood lines

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Mid-20th Century Rattan Tub Side Chairs by Lewittes- Pair New Uphol/refinished

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H 32.5 in W 22.25 in D 24.5 in

Mid-20th Century Rattan Tub Side Chairs by Lewittes- Pair New Uphol/refinished

By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Introducing an exquisite pair of vintage mid-20th century rattan tub side chairs by Lewittes

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of British Colonial Chairs with Rattan Seats

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H 34 in W 27 in D 25 in

Set of British Colonial Chairs with Rattan Seats

Located in Chicago, IL

In the early years, the British colonials brought their own furniture and implements with them

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Vintage 1930s Burmese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Set of 4 "Leaf Back" Chairs, France, 1960s

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H 41.93 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Set of 4 "Leaf Back" Chairs, France, 1960s

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

4 decorative high back chairs in bamboo, rattan and leather bindings. France, circa 1970

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Vintage 1960s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Lounge Chair

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H 37 in W 23 in D 35 in

Bamboo Lounge Chair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage lounge chair crafted with bent bamboo and woven rattan in an elegant modern form featuring

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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather

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H 35.04 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of two Danish Søren Lund armchairs from the 1960s. Both chairs are in great condition and made

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Vintage 1960s Danish British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs

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H 34 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of antique French rattan and reed cafe chairs with bent wood frames decorated with

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Early 20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Vintage British Colonial Cane & Wood 3-Piece Seating Set with Chairs & Loveseat

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H 30 in W 47.25 in L 30 in

Vintage British Colonial Cane & Wood 3-Piece Seating Set with Chairs & Loveseat

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage British Colonial seating arrangement comprised of two chairs and loveseat. This British

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20th Century British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan

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H 35 in W 23 in D 28 in

A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan

Located in Chicago, IL

These stylish lounge chairs date to the 1920's and were made in Rangoon, Burma. During the British

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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Set of Two Rattan Søren Lund handwoven Danish Wicker / Leather Lounge Chairs

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Set of Two Rattan Søren Lund handwoven Danish Wicker / Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of two Rattan Søren Lund armchairs / lounge chairs in caning and leather. The chairs are from

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Vintage 1960s Danish British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Rattan

British Colonial Rattan Settee

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H 35 in W 48 in D 26 in

British Colonial Rattan Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

This bold and angular Art Deco settee has a study Teak frame and new rattan seat (new). It was made

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Vintage 1940s Burmese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Pair of Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chairs, circa 1900

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H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chairs, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique British Colonial teak and rattan hall chairs / elbow chairs, circa 1900 Good solid

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Antique Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

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H 23.5 in W 22 in D 20 in

Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

Located in Yonkers, NY

Colonial lounge chair features a nicely curving body with rattan seat and back, accented with two large

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

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H 32 in W 28 in D 43 in

Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century, with rattan

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan, Bouclé & Beech, British Colonial

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H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan, Bouclé & Beech, British Colonial

By Kaare Klint

Located in Odense, DK

Colonial lounge chair, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. This antique masterpiece

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rattan, Beech

Andrianna Shamaris Wooden Colonial Chair

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H 24 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

Andrianna Shamaris Wooden Colonial Chair

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved Andrianna Shamaris wooden chair with original hand woven rattan seat and backrest

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Wicker Rattan Peacock Fan Back Chair

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H 57.88 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in

Midcentury Wicker Rattan Peacock Fan Back Chair

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Bohemian or Hollywood Regency wicker rattan peacock fan back chair. The set of three is in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Vintage French Colonial Art Deco Wicker Plantation Chair

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H 44 in W 36 in D 35 in

Vintage French Colonial Art Deco Wicker Plantation Chair

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, vintage wicker lounge chair with bamboo framing, generous proportions, and great sweeping

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Vintage 1940s Vietnamese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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$500 / item

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$2,000 / item

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Located in Hopewell, NJ

A stunning Moorish style mirror with amazing inlay work of bone, ebony, mother of pearl and exotic wood.

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$1,250

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Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, Nils Jonsson, Troeds Sweden

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By Nils Jonsson, Hugo Troeds

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$950

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$14,000 / item

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$4,500

H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 25 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Rattan Colonial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rattan colonial chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and wood, all rattan colonial chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of rattan colonial chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Rattan colonial chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many rattan colonial chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen and McGuire Furniture Company produced popular rattan colonial chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Rattan Colonial Chairs?

Rattan colonial chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $34,769.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Rattan Colonial Chairs

How do I renew a rattan chair?
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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.
Are rattan chairs worth it?
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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.
Can I refinish rattan chairs?
1 Answer
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.
What are the round rattan chairs called?
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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.
What is the difference between rattan and bamboo chairs?
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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.
What is the difference between rattan and wicker chairs?
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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.

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