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Material: Rattan
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
McGuire Modern Boho Chic Bamboo & Rattan Side Accent Dining Chair
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage McGuire Furniture modern boho chic bamboo and rattan dining / vanity side chair featuring a double X back and X stretcher.
Dimensions:
17" x 22"...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cottage Style Tripod Dining or Accent Chairs with Triangular Rattan Seats
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cottage style dining chairs with triangular rattan seats, three legs and beautifully carved inverse triangle backrest. In original condition with visible wear, including some rattan ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Four 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
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
Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, 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
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
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
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
Pair Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of rattan armchairs were designed by Tito Agnoli in 1959. Rectangular base with scoop-form seats and curvy arms, these chairs work with or without cushions....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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
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...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Wicker Swivel Chair in Wool Boucle, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful egg-shaped rattan and wicker chair from the 1970s. Original cushions newly reupholstered in white wool boucle. Chair swivels 360 degrees and tilts backwards. Incredibly uni...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wool
Ligne Roset Organic Shaped Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Orange Cushions & Metal Feet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset rattan lounge chair with orange cushion and metal feet. In original condition with normal wear for its age and use. There is some rattan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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
Set of 6 After Charlotte Perriand n.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, made by unknown manufacturer. Wood and rattan. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
Mid-Century Modern Iconic Large Emmanuelle Wicker Rattan Midcentury Armchair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern large Emmanuelle armchair rattan, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of ...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Six After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of six chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1980.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century High Back Chiavari Ladder Chair, Italy 1950's
By Chiavari
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful ladder high-back chair by Chiavari fabricated in Italy, 1950's.
Slim design and amazingly light and firm.
Ebonized hardwood frame with cane seat.
The seat and the struc...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid Century Natural Pencil Reed Rattan Tub Chairs- a Pair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of beautiful Mid Century pencil rattan Tub chairs. Statement indoors or outside. Great original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Tito Agnoli Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tito Agnoli chairs for Bonacina, Italy, circa 1950s
Great sculptural "clam" shape with floating base.
Wonderful condition and patina.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of the bird after which it's named, this rare chair features large rolled arms and an hourglass shaped base. A stunning piece of furniture with a rich history, its design and craftsmanship reflect the elegance and sophistication of its era. Designed to make a statement both structurally and aesthetically, Peacock chairs are considered pieces of art as well as chairs. In fine original condition with a beautifully aged original rich surface color patina, this chair is part of a set that includes the chair and a very rare Peacock rocker, probably custom made in the South of France. Each piece is sold separately.
The iconic Peacock chair has a fascinating history and cultural significance. Gaining popularity in the 1920s, it became a "must have piece" with everyone from government officials to celebrities. Its association with Hollywood and the entertainment industry further elevated its status, as seen in its prominent appearances in films and TV series. It's legendary portrayal of Morticia Addams' regal throne in The Addams Family and Sylvia Kristel's memorable scene in the French erotic...
Category
1930s French Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Wood Structure Luc Counter Stool
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc counter stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art....
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
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
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...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Brown Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair- Brown: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H- Seat height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Barrel Chairs
Located in Millbrook, NY
6 Rattan Barrel Dining Chairs. Great around a dining table or as accent chairs. Modern, sustainably sourced, airy and tropical these chairs can enhance any space. Bring a relaxed, te...
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2010s Australian Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Marcel Breuer, manufactured by Gavina, Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Seat has a smal...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Liberty outdoor chairs in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chairs in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Pair of vintage outdoor chairs entirely in woven rattan. The rounded ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Coastal Rattan Bistro Side Chair With Bow Detail
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming Mid-20th Century rattan bistro side chair featuring colorful woven accents and a sculptural bow detail at the top. A light refinishing has been completed to preserve the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of Six 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
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Outdoor chair entirely in woven rattan. The rectangular backrest is in rattan with brown, white and green wicker weaves with a rectangular pattern. The seat is in brown rattan with green and white details. The curved rattan legs are finished with green and white wicker parts. This seat is perfect for the garden.
Produced in the early 1900s in full Liberty style, this seat comes from Palazzo Falconi, a historic building from the 1700s which in the first half of the 1900s was a prestigious Italian hotel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edmond Spence Mid Century Yucatan Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Yucatan Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches
All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Franco Albini Italian Mid Century Rattan, Cane Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair By Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol 1950's
Franco Albini (17 October 1905 – 1 November 1977)...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, 1960s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A sculptural rattan lounge chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan in Japan.
This iconic design is distinguished by its smooth, organic form and tightly...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 6 rattan and iron chairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very elegant set of 6 hand woven wicker and iron chairs from the seventies.
Probably French, they are comfortable and in good condition.
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
1914 Faaborg Chair – Iconic Danish Design by Kaare Klint with Curved Cane Back
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
W: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 3/8"
D: 47 cm / 1' 6 1/2"
H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4"
SH: 43 cm / 1' 4 15/16"
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1910s Danish Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Set of Two Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two traditional rattan seat and wood chairs. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Basket Chair, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received t...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-century modern rattan hanging chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Check out our super stylish Mid-century modern rattan hanging chair. With a cool mix of classic vibes and vintage charm, this chair is perfect fo...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
"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
Near Pair of 19th Century French Rattan Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Near pair of 19th century French rattan armchairs in good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
1980s Vintage Wicker Rattan Chair and Ottoman in Adrian Pearsall Coastal Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Rattan Chair & Ottoman, Pearsall Inspired!
This vintage rattan chair and ottoman set, reminiscent of Adrian Pearsall's coastal boho chic style, offers a relaxed and stylish ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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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