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Material: Rattan
Rare Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Ground Chaise Lounge for Gebr. Jonkers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and captivating piece of Mid-Century Dutch design, this rattan chaise lounge is attributed to the celebrated designer Dirk van Sliedregt for the manufacturer Gebroeders Jonker...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Woven Basket with Lid, Black Lacquer Handle and Gilt Decorated Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
This late Qing Dynasty Chinese woven basket brings together craftsmanship and decorative detail in a form that is both functional and striking. The rounded body is finely woven from ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Wicker Rattan Cane Étagère Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
A wicker rattan cane display bookshelf Étagère, Bohemian design, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s. A four-tier rattan Étagère bookshelf/bookcase with cane covered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Experience elegance and modern vibes with our Up and Down Interior Rattan Wall Lamp. Handcrafted with pencil reed rattan, this cone-shaped lamp features a vertical design and a gold ...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$475 / item
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker Weave & Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Italian Mid-century Modern Wall Sconces, Rattan, Wicker
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Pair of half cylinder wall lights with wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Mid‑Century Organic Italian Chest of Drawers Cabinet in Rattan & Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers and cabinet fully made in rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic dresser was made in Italy during the 1970s.
In fabulous condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
French Riviera mirror Bamboo with Rattan , 1960s
Located in La xara, VC
French Riviera round bamboo and rattan mirror with scrolling detail around the frame. Mediterranean, circa 1960s.
This Mediterranean wall mirror features an oval bamboo frame surrou...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$491 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Asian Red & Black Lacquer 4 Tier Woven Grass Chinese Wedding Basket
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous antique Asian red lacquered 4 tier woven grass stackable Chinese Wedding basket with hand painted & etched details, purposely distressed finish handle, & handwrought bail handle on top. 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, No outstanding flaws, just natural aging. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 19th Century.
A Tisket… A Tasket… A BEAUTIFUL Red Basket!!! WOW!!! What a COOL FIND!!! This is a FANTASTIC 4 tier stackable antique Chinese Wedding basket...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Seagrass, Lacquer
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Oval Cane Back Dining Armchairs, Organic Modern Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A gorgeous set of four genuine McGuire rattan oval cane back dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The set of armchairs feature McGuire’s signature rawhid...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Rattan Campaign Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A campaign style writing desk in rattan. The writing area is covered with white faux leather, and the frame is wrapped in woven rattan. Four drawers in the upper bureau, that open wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Style Coffee Table-Ebony Macassar w/ Glass Sealed Rattan Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The center table features a rounded form in high gloss ebony Macassar. A recessed base in the same wood ensures a cohesive look, while the tabletop seals the woven rattan with extr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Lacquer
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp teak and rattan wickerwork, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp teak and rattan wickerwork, 1960s
The length is from 45cm to 115cm.
The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working conditi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.5"H x 24.0"W x 24.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 bamboo dining room chairs with geometric upholstery by Gasparucci
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1980 / 6 diner chairs / Gasparucci / bamboo, fabric / Italian design / Mid-century
Beautiful set of six dining room chairs with bamboo frame and medallion back in the style...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Scandinavian table lamp, Bo Fajans, ceramics and rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Swedish table lamp from the 1940s, crafted in glazed ceramics with brass and stained pine details. Signed underneath by the ceramics manufacturer Bo Fajans. Th...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Oom Table Lamp Organic Rattan Reed
Located in Oxford, GB
A compact, eco-friendly lamp crafted from natural rattan, offering a warm, textured aesthetic perfect for cozy spaces. Its small size fits effortlessly on desks, shelves, or bedside ...
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2010s Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
$475 / item
Organic Rattan Console Table with Integrated Drawers
Located in Oxford, GB
“Cardi” is Crafted entirely from sustainably sourced organic rattan and cane, this console table embodies earthy sophistication. Its rattan texture celebrates natural imperfections—e...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$6,794 / item
Mid-Century Italian Chest of Drawers in Rattan and Bamboo w/ Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers fully made in rattan and bamboo and completed by a crystal glass top. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy durin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Set of Ten McGuire Rattan X-Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Marvelous set of ten rattan and leather dining chairs crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The bespoke set consists of eight side chairs and tw...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$12,800 / set
Mid-Century Style Cane Armchair & Ottoman In Beige Velvet & Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of mid-century modern design, this armchair and ottoman set pairs architectural wood framing with tactile natural textures. Crafted in solid wood with a dark wal...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nanna Ditzel for R. Wengler Stool
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for R. Wengler, stool, rattan, Denmark, designed 1961, manufactured 1960s-1970s
Lovely stool designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1961, combining playful design with functional ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Stunning carved circular detail on wood back and woven rattan seat. Curved arms on solid wood frame. Or...
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Mid-20th Century French Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Armchairs from the Basilan Series, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs from the Basilan series
Rattan, brass, leather bindings.
Prod. Philippine Company, a division of B&B Italy, c. 1975.
Bibliography:
Domus No. 570, May 1977, p. adve...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Large High Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nice set of two rattan lounge chairs, Bohemian Summer chairs for a relaxed weekend holiday.
Both chairs are pre-owned and in original good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,007 / set
Mid-Century Italian Organic Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera styledresser fully made in bamboo and woven rattan completed by solid brass handles. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Squared Wall Mirror Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared wall mirror in bamboo, rattan and wicker in the style of Italian design Franco Albini.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
A highly decorative bamboo and ra...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
1950s Valinte Oy Rattan & Brass Plug-In Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Valinte Oy Rattan & Brass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
Executed in woven rattan with an elegant slim brass wall mounted stem, this plug-in sconce by Finnish...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Style Armchair In White Frame & Rose Blossom Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 7"W x 26.25"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulb...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Leaf Wall Mirror by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful leaf wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original label is still attached as shown in the pictures.
Vivai ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present throughout iron frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.8"H x 29.125"W x ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp in Brass Faux Bamboo and Rattan Maison Baguès Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in brass faux bamboo and fabric and rattan lampshade in the style of Maison Baguès.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Lampshade: Curved and semi-cylindrica...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Brass Baskets/ Centerpieces, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Italian Natural Fiber and Brass Trays, 1970s
Large vintage trays handmade in Italy, circa 1970s. Woven natural fiber with brass trim. In the style of Gabriella Crespi, Vivai...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Noel Rattan Bell
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Handwoven by our artisans, the Noel rattan bell makes the most elegant of Christmas ornaments. Hang them on the tree, on your wreath or give them to friends as a little gift.
Category
2010s Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$35 / item
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous pair of Palm Regency Style hand-woven wicker ottomans with braided trim detail. These beautifully aged patinaed stools feature warm honey tones of varied light and dark sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 75.625"H x 18.0"W x 37.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5" Top Di...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent dec...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Vanity Table Mirror in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century vanity adjustable table mirror with drawer, made in a beautiful combination of bamboo, woven wicker, and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique organic piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror
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A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$2,134 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Rattan and Wicker Elephant Side Table by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury elephant-shaped side table with removable tray fully made in hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous object was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s.
In...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Geometric Wall Mirror by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular geometric wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
A highly decorative bamboo and rattan mirror with th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Modernist Rattan Floor Lamp 'Pallete'
Located in Oxford, GB
Inspired by the clean lines and organic elegance of Mid-Century Modern design, the Pallete Floor Lamp artfully balances bold geometry and natural warmth. This striking piece serves a...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,940 / item
Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D
Seat Height (inc...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Oval Sunburst Mirrors / Wall Mirrors, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Sunburst Oval Mirrors in Rattan
Amazing pair of bamboo and rattan sunburst oval mirrors. Handcrafted in Spain, 1960s.
They have all the taste and freshness of the Med...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo
5-Shelf Rattan and Bamboo Corner Cabinet, Made in Italy, 1972
Located in Palermo, IT
5-shelf rattan and bamboo corner cabinet, Made in Italy, 1972
Unique and in excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Solbackens Svarveri, Floor Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable pine and rattan floor lamp produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 55.25"H x 18"W x 14"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Style Chrome Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand inspired wicker and chrome bar stools with angled seat back. Light and stylish bar stools with plastic cap feet perfect for a cozy dining area or a covered outdoor...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$495 / item
Midcentury Rattan and Black Metal Raoul Guys Trolley Bar Cart, circa 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in Labrit, Landes
Rattan and black metal serving trolley bar cart drinks midcentury, made circa 1950.
Raoul Guys is a Parisian interior designer who will produce some furniture typical of the 1950s s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Italian Vanity or Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century vanity or console table fully made in bamboo, rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Franco Albini Style Organic Modern Rattan Floor Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural mid-century modern floor lamps crafted from pole rattan in the organic modern style and manner of Italian designer Franco Albini (Italian 1905-1977). The tall lamps measur...
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s.
No restorations or modifications have been made.
The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Vintage French Wicker Basket, Gold Color Stitched Leather Bag Handles France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bag is is wicker, rattan, with Stitched leather bag handles. the color is gold, with an old Patina.
This has been made in France circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Shop Rattan Furniture and Decor on 1stDibs: Rattan Armchairs, Daybeds, Bed Frames and More for Sale
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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