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Material: Rattan
Rattan Black Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Rattan Black all in natural rattan in black matte finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of high-style vintage design, this McGuire-inspired sofa or settee brings a touch of organic elegance to any interior. Masterfully crafted from bent rattan and fin...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

French Riviera Serving Bar Cart in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Mid-Century French Riviera style bar cart with bottle fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and woven wicker. This gorgeous serving bar cart was hand-made in Italy during ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Louis Sognot Wall Lamp France 1960
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charming pair of bamboo and rattan wall light by Louis Sognot. France 1960. Lovely example of French Riviera design from the 60s Bamboo and rattan structure with ivory paper shade. ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Paper, Rattan, Bamboo

Green Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Table Lamp With Rattan Shade 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Green Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Table Lamp With Rattan Shade 1970s. A beautiful luster glazed studio pottery table lamp made in Portug...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Pottery, Rattan

Christian Dior Lucite, Wicker and Brass Placemats or Chargers, 6 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish tableware ensemble of six placemats was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1970. The chargers have a rectangular shape with polished brass framing...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1960's Tito Agnoli Daybed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful bamboo daybed by Tito Agnoli , Italy 1960's Newly upholstered in Belgian Boucle in creamy oatmeal color. Customized pillow manufactured to perfectly match the curve of d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric

Pair of Wide Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and charming pair of rattan armchairs that features an original a unique "cradle" or "boat" shape, with the back and arms merging into a continuous curve, creating a welcoming ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location,. Lounge chair and ottoman by Ficks Reed. As found condition. New Straps included. Frames are solid. Upholstere...
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1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
$775 Sale Price / set
71% Off
Mid-Century Modern Polished Steel Chrome & Rattan Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Ron Seff radius leg coffee or cocktail table featuring polished steel / chrome, woven rattan and beveled glass. The perfect blend of styling with modernist lines t...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Chrome

Antique Small Square Side Table with Rattan Insert and Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period small square shaped side table from the early 20th century with rattan insert at the top, humpback stretchers on all sides and cylindrical legs. Imbue your...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Organic Modern Restored Rattan Cathedral Back Lounge Chairs by McGuire 2
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This pair of vintage restored lounge chairs exudes the organic modern elegance that McGuire is known for. Crafted from sturdy, natural rattan, the chairs feature a graceful cathedral...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Rattan

Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
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1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Pencil Rattan Scroll Coffee Table
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautifully restored Mid-20th Century rattan waterfall scroll coffee table, showcasing a sculptural silhouette with curved sides and a striking geometric rattan pattern on the tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Midcentury Floor Lamp Rattan, Bamboo and Fabric Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor lsamp un Bamboo, rattan and fabric in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A beautiful floor lamp that is perfectly working but most of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal

Vivai del Sud Midcentury Large Italian Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century rectangular coffee table fully made in curved bamboo, woven rattan and wicker. This stylish organic cocktail table was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Wood Armchairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the manner of French designer Charles Dudouyt’s signature style, this pair of armchairs seamlessly meld a variety of trends thanks to the choice of materials and form. As a major ...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wood, Rattan

McGuire Late 20th Modern Rattan Woven Rawhide Green Chenille Cushion Sofa Settee
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern rattan & woven rawhide sofa or settee with loose green chenille cushions by McGuire. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, one seat cushion has a spot at the seam where the fabric has separated a bit, and the black under-threads are showing. It is not a hole. Also, there is some fading on the chenille from age and use. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Get ready to have your friends and family turning GREEN with ENVY when they lay their eyes upon your vintage modern rattan & woven rawhide sofa by McGuire!!! It is simply GORGEOUS!!! The frame of this sofa or settee is comprised of double rattan bars across the front, rattan legs wrapped with rawhide straps, and the sides and back are double layered interlaced rawhide. It’s a signature combination used by McGuire, and it is FABULOUS! Six loose back and seat cushions wearing a lovely green chenille fabric rest in the frame which is lined with the same green chenille fabric. It is comfortable and STUNNING!! This is just the settee you need to add a splash of Modern style to your sunroom or lanai, but it would be equally as fabulous in your casual living room. This rattan and laced rawhide sofa by McGuire is…absolutely…. FIRE!!! Magnificent presentation, phenomenal comfort, and a well-known McGuire quality!! McGuire Furniture, whose name is synonymous with style and elegance, was founded in 1948 in San Francisco by husband-and-wife team John and Elinor McGuire. The history of McGuire is best told by a quote from Town and Country magazine...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Rattan Furniture

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Leather, Chenille, Rattan

French Sunburst Flower Mirror in Rattan, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double Layered Rattan Sunburst Flower Shaped Mirror. France, 1960s. A lovely Mediterranean style handcrafted rattan flower shaped mirror with two layers of petals in two sizes and pyrography accents. It has all the taste from the French Riviera. Beautiful to place alone and interesting as a part of a big wall composition with other mirrors in this manner. Overall Measures: 50 cm diameter Rattan Sunburst Mirror // Rattan Flower Mirror...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Side Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and glass side table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Pair of Authentic Baker Furniture Rattan British Colonial Wingback Chairs. A rare find in such a well-preserved condition. Baker furniture in known for impeccable craft...
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20th Century American British Colonial Rattan Furniture

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Late 20th Century Restored Rattan Braid Side Chairs Newly Upholstered-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A stunning pair of Late 20th Century large braid rattan side chairs, fully restored and newly upholstered in a Sanderson Group fabric. These chairs boast an elegant woven braid trim ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

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 Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Rectangular Vintage Woven Rattan Console Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai Country style woven rattan console table from the Mid-20th Century, with straight legs and triangular patterns. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this del...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Country Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Double Orbit by Ango, Rattan Pendant Light with Handcrafted Design
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Orbit is a unique sculptural rattan pendant light that is part of the Ango continuity series, where two handcrafted interlocking organic light ring forms reference a double in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Scandinavian Børge Mogensen Oak Rattan Dining Chairs BM61 Model, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs BM61 model designed by Børge Mogensen with oak wood frame and rattan seat and back; the set consists of 2 chairs with a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Oak

Pair of Organic Modern Rattan Lounge Chairs by Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of organic modern rattan lounge chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. Oversized for comfort, the chairs feature large handcrafted...
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20th Century American Rattan Furniture

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Leather, Rattan

French Riviera Rattan Rectangular Mirror with Circle Details, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror with rings detail surrounding the frame. St Tropez, France, 1950s-1960s. This coastal Mediterranean wall mirror features a rattan f...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Pair of McGuire Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of rare, woven wicker rattan lounge chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The large chairs feature a pole rattan frame complet...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

A Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass & Rattan, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is quite a typical 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures. As not everyone could afford Tynells, these were quite popular because they had the quality with an affordable price. There were quite a few companies that made these kind of lamps in mid-century Finland...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century armchair in bamboo and rattan. This stunnig armchair was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s. The structure is fully made in curved bamboo with perfect proportions. The beauty of this armchair is due to the armrest and the back of the chair which are a combination of curved bamboo canes...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Rattan Diminutive Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Rattan Diminutive Chest  Europe, Later 20th Century  A stunning British Colonial-style diminutive chest of drawers, wrapped in rattan...
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Late 20th Century European British Colonial Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Furniture

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Quartz, Brass

Campaign Style Queen Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A campaign style queen headboard made of bamboo and rattan. A bamboo frame supports six wooden panels, secured with rattan wrapping at the joins.
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Late 20th Century Campaign Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Pair of 'Arra' Organic Rattan Side Tables
Located in Oxford, GB
Gracefully balanced off centred 'Arra' Organic Rattan Side Table, they come as a pair. Featuring a drum base, with intricate rattan overly and organic leaf and floral patterns. The b...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Chippendale Pattern Bamboo Shade Bent Rattan Double Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Constructed with precision, this Bamboo Vintage Style Wall Sconce adds an air of sophistication to any space. The chippendale pattern shade, carefully crafted with bamboo pieces and ...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Highland, IN
With it's wavy lattice weave design this peacock chair is a terrific example of organic modernism. The light, airy form has a tranlucent quality in the room while also having great p...
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1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Upholstery, 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.
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Upholstery, Rattan

Midcentury Basket Rattan, Wicker and Brass Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round basket with handles in rattan, wicker and brass in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Restored Mcguire Corseted Hour Glass Rattan Coffee Table and Side Tables Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blends vintage charm with modern comfort. A pair of rattan side tables and coffee table by McGuire feature sculptural organic modern hourglass design...
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1970s Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Glass

Midcentury French Rattan Wicker Pendant, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful handcrafted Louis Sognot style pendant was designed and manufactured in France in the 1960s. It features a large rattan lampshade, light brown silk cord and an off-whi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Linen, Wicker, Rattan

Sunburst Rattan Bar Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
A coastal style rattan bar cabinet with sunburst design in front. A squared wooden frame is wrapped with woven rattan throughout, and the top shelf is trimmed with a braided gallery ...
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Wicker Rattan and Wood Lidded Basket, Rustic French Country Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming rustic, French Country style lidded basket features an unusual chest shape with cross weave pattern with star-shaped accents and wooden base, back of the storage compartmen...
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20th Century French Provincial Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Rattan Coffee Table with Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Furniture

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Quartz, Brass

Pair of Paul Frankl Style Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tochiku
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tochiku Industry LTD for Paul Frankl Six Strand Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs. Featuring square steam bent stacked Bamboo strand frame, wrapped Rattan, wide seats, support...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Bug Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A captivating conversation starter, this vintage lidded box is a masterful example of whimsical, sculptural basketry. Expertly crafted from woven rattan and bamboo, the piece feature...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

Mid-Century Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-century rattan coffee table. Square but with rounded edges, Perfect for a smaller space. Simple two piece design with glass sitting on top . Classic boho chic style . Good for a ...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Glass

Paavo Tynell 'Model 9209' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9209 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1940, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. Today, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven rattan strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rattan Furniture

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Teak, Rattan

Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Mario Lopez Torres Pair Rattan and Brass Monkey Console Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Console Tables by Mexican Artist, Mario Lopez Torres. The tables are held by a hand-woven rattan monkey - A steel frame with Hand-woven rattan is the base and body, while t...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970s Swedish Rattan Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Tulip Pendants
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two handmade flower shaped organic modern braided natural warm light brown rattan pendant. Eight layered sides with beige colored edges and matching light brown thread to form...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Braid

Vintage Japanese Susutake Bamboo Ikebana Basket Wagumi Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage Ikebana basket, or hanakago, features a graphic, but restrained wickerwork in susutake, dark brown smoked bamboo. The low, rounded shape is accentuated by the distributio...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table Base for Glass Top
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan hexagonal dining table or center table base. This organic modern table base includes seven optional brass caps and was designed to be use...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Iron, Brass

Pencil reed rattan bamboo and brass table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely pencil reed table lamp, Italy 1970s This lamp is in great vintage condition with patinated brass, in great working condition ( original switch cord ) and the lamp is fitted fo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set Of Eight 1960s Danish Dining Chairs In Rosewood & Rattan By Niels Moller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare set of eight 1960s "model 80" dining chairs in rosewood and rattan by Danish designer Niels Moller. These finely contoured chairs typify the best design of the period. The su...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Hardwood

Vintage Rattan and Wood Loveseat with Curving Back and Unusual Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese woven rattan and wood loveseat from the mid 20th century, with curving back, shaped skirt and side stretchers. Created in Burma during the Midcentury period, this c...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Spectacular Restored Set of 12 Rattan and Bamboo Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

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Lightweight, durable and versatile, antique and vintage rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday. Over time, rattan became the ultimate decorative-arts chameleon.

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, 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, sofas, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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