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Material: Rattan
Pair of Maison Gatti Haussman Rattan Braided Bistro Armchairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of bistro cafe rattan dining armchairs made in the art deco taste by Maison Gatti Paris, France. The chairs feature gracefully curved or bent rattan frames. The arms a...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
Vintage Rattan Harley Motorbike, Real Size, Spain, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rev up your collection with this one-of-a-kind vintage rattan Harley motorbike. Created by an unknown artisan in Spain circa 1970, this real Size piece is a true standout.
Crafted f...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$4,211 Sale Price
52% Off
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
Shagreen Sculptural Dining Table in Shagreen Rattan and Brass 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
1992 Ralph Lauren Cameron Rattan, Canvas & Bamboo Campaign Night Tables - a Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Cameron night side tables, circa 1992, from the esteemed early collections of Ralph Lauren Home. Wrapped in a rich camel-toned canvas and fram...
Category
1990s American Campaign Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rustic Mid-Century Wicker Pendant Lamp, Handwoven in Spain, c. 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Rustic Mid-Century Spanish Handwoven Wicker Pendant Lamp
An absolutely delightful rustic Mid-Century Spanish pendant lamp featuring a beautifully handwoven dual-shade design...
Category
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Oval Wall Mirror in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large oval wall mirror in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
A highly decorative bamboo and rattan mirror with the tast...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of iconic lounge chairs of 20th-century modern French design.
Designed in the 1950s by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, a close-knit couple in both their pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Eero Aarnio, 1960's wicker Juttu stool for Artek
By Eero Aarnio, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Eero Aarnio wicker Juttu stool, originally designed in the 1960's and offered by Artek. This vintage design piece features a unique and playful form that perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Shroom Rattan Table Lamps
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Shroom Rattan Table Lamps
Exclusively designed and crafted by Rattanology—a brand celebrated for its artisanal rattan and bamboo creations.
The Shroom Rattan Table Lamp...
Category
2010s Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,109 / set
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish and rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs with matching ottoman designed in the California coastal organic modern style by Barbara Barry for McGuire. The chairs fea...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
American Designer, Dining Table, Rattan, Glass, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, rattan and black-lacquered metal dining table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75"H x 48.0"W x 48.0"D
All items ship from High Po...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Curvaceous Bamboo Chairs attributed to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Rattan Chairs, attributed to The McGuire Company, Asian, circa 1960s. Please see our Gabriella Crespi end table on 1stdibs that would work well with these chairs.
Category
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of French Riviera Rattan Mirrors with Jagged Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirrors with scalloped detail surrounding the frame. France, 1950s-1960s.
This pair of Mediterranean wall mirrors feature a bamboo / thick ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Eero Aarnio, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Leather, Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of woven rattan and brown leather lounge chairs designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1970s.
Provenance: From the Baughman-designed interior of Thayer and Doris Coggin house, Hig...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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
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
Modern Sculptural Woven Wicker Rattan Coffee Side Table
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage square coffee of side table features complex woven pattern on the sides and top and unusual bulbous decorative feet. Elegant textured weave on the sides adds understated grap...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Rattan Palm Tree Lamps, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 70s table lamps, in rattan and brass. The lamps have a lamp holder with universal attachment, E27 for Europe or E26 for the USA
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exquisite Rattan Ceiling Lamp, a true embodiment of mid-century German design. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp features a sophisticated shape made from finely natural elements, showc...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
1991 Rare Ralph Lauren Senegal Rattan & Faux Bamboo Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Senegal chest circa 1991, from the esteemed early collections of Ralph Lauren Home. Wrapped in handwoven herringbone rattan and framed with faux bamboo...
Category
1990s American Campaign Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Michael Taylor Inspired Rattan Wicker Sofa by Wicker Works
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand organic modern sofa crafted from a pole rattan frame and covered with woven wicker. Inspired by the organic modern design of the "Jennifer" sofa by Michael Taylor. Retailed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
$2,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of armchairs made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s.
Their design and natural fiber materials recall the production of the historic furniture brand "Viva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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
$862 / item
Set of 2 Orbette Pendant Lights by Ango – Sculptural Handwoven Rattan Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your space with Orbette by Ango—a modular pendant light handcrafted from ultra-fine 1 mm natural rattan strands. Light and sculptural, each piece showcases the meticulous art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage IKEA Daybed / Chaiselong / Lounge Chair - "Storvik".
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern rattan lounge chair designed by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea.
This design was made from a light weight bamboo frame. The chair had limited production with Ikea Sweden...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Desk Console Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo, rattan and wicker with two drawers.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Arts and Crafts Wicker Longue Chair By Dryad and Co UK.1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arts ana Crafts Wickering Longue Chair UK 1920s
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Ralph Lauren Polo Organic Woven Rattan Wicker Coastal Sofa 20th Century
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection woven rattan, wicker sofa. No damage to the woven rattan. The recently upholstered white cushions are in good condition. The only ...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Chloe Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp - a unique and exquisite piece handcrafted to the highest quality. Its unusual shape, coupled with a wicker hand weave shade and cane base, br...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$947 / item
Midcentury Pair of Side Tables with Two-Tier in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of side tables or bedside tables with two-tier in bamboo and rattan.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Italian Night Stand / Side Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This is a pair of coffee tables, but the right height to also be used as bedside tables.
These items were made in Italy in the Riviera di Circe area, a few km from Rome, around the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flared arms and rattan seat.
History
In the 1800's as pioneers traveled West across America, they discovered the useful and remarkable hickory tree. This small diameter tree grew throughout the Midwest in groups of twenty to thirty, surrounded by much larger trees. As the saplings struggled towards the sunlight above, they grew straight and tall - yet the diameter did not exceed two to three inches - even after twenty to thirty years of growth. The hardwood saplings were used for many different things (e.g. wagon wheel spokes, tool handles and furniture). The hickory saplings could be bent to fit the contours of the body, so the furniture was incredibly comfortable and strong. The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs.
In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays on the town square in Martinsville, Indiana. Legend has it that Richardson and his father had made hickory chairs and rockers for the President Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage many years earlier.
Others in the Martinsville area studied Richardson's products and banded together in 1892 in an abandoned church, producing hickory sapling furniture as a full-time business. They chose the name ""Old Hickory"" for the new company, the same nickname as the late President Jackson. When the company incorporated in 1899, a full line of products were available for shipping across the country to homes and resorts. Old Hickory furniture became so poplar that it was going to the new National Park Lodges in the West as well as Great Camps and resorts in the Adirondack Park. The most famous installation was the Old Faithful...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Wall Mirror by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round 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 del...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Sculptural Curved Rattan Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sophisticated vintage coffee table from the 1970s, crafted in natural rattan with a sculptural curved design that evokes elegant organic forms. The structure is made of finely layere...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,852 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Floor Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive tall statement floor lamp from the Mid-Century period. This rattan lamp is perfect for the vintage styled room with the Ralph Lauren vibe. We also see this functioning on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan and Brass Center Console by Vivai del Sud, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This console was designed by Vivai Del Sud in Rome in the early 70s. It can be placed both as a center piece or on the wall, entirely handmade with rattan and brass and quite unique ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$412 Sale Price
79% Off
Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sideboard exemplifies Florence Knoll's classic clean-lined aesthetic. The black laminate case sits on a steel base and features handsome cane sliding doors with leather pulls. I...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
$1,948 / item
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D
Seat Height: 17”
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Vesta Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top
A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined elegance, the Vista table lamp captivates with its petite silhouette and artisanal cr...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Wicker Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century rectangular mirror in bamboo and hand-knotted rattan wicker. This lovely French Riviera style mirror was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s.
This organic mirro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
Bamboo & Wicker Wine Rack
Located in Bradenton, FL
A sculptural wicker woven rattan wine rack with a bamboo frame. Holds five bottles in a loosely wine bottle shape.
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Demilune Bamboo Rattan Console Table in Style of Franco Albini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mid Century Modern demilune console table features elegant, functional design and organic, natural materials. The table is supported by 4 bamboo legs that are reinforced wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French Riviera Side Table or Nightstand in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century side table or nightstand in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This lovely table was designed in Italy during the 1970s.
In amazing condition and with a char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
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
Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. Their regency influenced rattan frames are woven with a fine double mesh caning and feature arched vents in t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Upholstery
Beautiful original Mid Century rattan laundry basket with metal tripod frame
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid-Century Modern rattan laundry basket with a metal tripod frame. Can also be used for many other purposes. A great, typical...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp Brass, Glass and Wicker Romeo Rega Style, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful table lamp in brass, glass and wicker in the style of Rome Rega.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
A beautiful lamp that is perfectly working but most of all, it pro...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps
Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...
Category
2010s Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,698 / set
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
These exquisite handcrafted rattan wall sconces are unique, artisanal pieces, meticulously crafted using all-natural, sustainably sourced rattan. Each sconce features a striking hour...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Bar Cart, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The perfect bar for a beach house. Veneered in oak and wrapped in split rattan.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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.