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Material: Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Square Mirror in Bamboo and Woven Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style square mirror entirely made in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This delightful organic mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This stylish and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Qing Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Reversible Top and Strut Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Qing dynasty style elmwood coffee table from the mid-20th century, with reversible top, pierced apron and pillar-shaped strut motifs. Born in China during the midcentury period, this exquisite coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Elm

3 Spanish Rattan Bell Pendant Lights Ceiling Hanging Lamps
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Rattan Bell Shaped Pendants A beautiful set of three organic modern rattan / wicker bell shaped pendant light with geometric petal design, Sp...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Boho Rattan Target Back Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of John Elinor McGuire lounge armchairs in honeyed brown bamboo and rattan, beautifully formed with square backs detailed by X splats with target motif concentric circles in g...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Rattan, Leather

Set of Four Vintage French Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of French wicker and rattan chairs on iron base. Rattan in excellent condition. Chair sits upon a sturdy iron frame with criss cross base. Super comfortable. Great lines an...
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1950s French Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel breezy, resort-style charm into your space with this Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere. Featuring a pagoda-style top, intricately woven panels, and signature arched notc...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Italian Designer, Circular Wall Mirror, Rattan, Mirror Glass, Italy, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A circular, rattan wall mirror designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s-1960s.    
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Mirror

Exceptional rattan dining table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Exceptional round rattan dining table. Legs representing a palmtree, top with palms patterns covered by a glass top. High quality work entirely hand made, rare!
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21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.   
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Attrib. Wicker Rattan Ottoman Pouf
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian wicker rattan ottoman pouf in black, attributed to designer Franco Albini, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A chic piece indoors or covered outdoor area, pool house, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Carl Auböck II Midcentury Magazine Rack, Brass and Woven Cane, Vintage, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist original and old newspaper stand / magazine rack from the 1950s. Model No. 3808. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cocktail Console Table after Franco Albini, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning console table in bamboo and rattan. This amazing piece was produced in the style of Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. Fully handmade, perfect example of Italian ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Lovely Rattan Wardrobe Set, 1970s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful condition, see pictures. Dimensions individual elements: Mirror: height 89cm, width 44cm, depth 2cm. Cupboard: height 110cm, width 59cm, depth 17.5m. Chest of drawe...
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1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Square Light Green Faux Bamboo Rattan Game Table Mid Century Modern MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tessellated Tile Bamboo Single Pedestal 3/4" Thick Round Glass Top Dining Table
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Piolo Bamboo Chair in Natural Honey Rattan, Modern furniture by Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
A truly versatile statement chair, designed to draw attention in the office, living room or at the dining table. Our Piolo faux bamboo chair is handcrafted from rattan and then torch...
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2010s Indonesian Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

1970s Jan Kalous Side Table for ULUV, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Oval Rattan Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval racetrack shape rattan or bamboo dining table, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina.  
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A beautiful set of four dining armchairs designed by Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The handcrafted chairs have their original tobacco brown finish and feature McGuire’s s...
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20th Century American Rattan Furniture

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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Glass Breakfast Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire breakfast dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The table features an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authenticity. Completely c...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Iron

Commissioned Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp 9617, Linen, Brass and Rattan Taito, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare model that was never in catalogues and was only made by order or private commissions. A large floor lamp with a much thicker stem wrapped in its original rattan and...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Rattan Wrapped Small Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a natural rattan finish and paired with a crisp True White interior, this cabinet brings texture, warmth, and lightness to any interior setting. Glass-front doors reveal c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Sofa Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of loveseat and chair. A chic woven rattan in a classic roll back design. A chic green color with a beautiful patina from time. Acquire...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Country Style Woven Rattan on Wooden Core Light Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style Midcentury hand-woven rattan light brown Parsons legs coffee table with rectangular top. This vintage coffee table, crafted in the Midcentury, presents a timeless cou...
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Mid-20th Century Country Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Restored Biedermeier Chair, Walnut Vener, Rattan, Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier-style chair originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. It is made of walnut and has a rattan weave. The chair has been fully restored, and th...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Restored Streamline Art Deco Stacked Rattan Twin Size Bed Frame &Headboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired stacked Streamline, rattan twin-size bed frame with matching headboard is fashioned after the stylings made famous by Paul Frankl. The set includes a 12-strand stacked bedroom formed into one solid piece with a matching horizontally stacked rattan headboard...
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1940s American Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Mies Van Der Rohe Set of Four B42 Rattan Easy Chairs by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of FourMR10 chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Manufactured by Tecta, circa 1960. Germany Inspired by the chairs of Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe rep...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Steel

Burnt Bamboo Grass Cloth Two Doors Chifforobe Cabinet Gentleman's Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Grass Cloth Two Doors Chifforobe Cabinet Gentleman's Chest Dresser Drawers MINT!
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Grasscloth, Cane, Rattan

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchair with Carved Medallion, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden armchairs from the 19th century with hand-carved medallion, priced and sold each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, each chair features a carved splat adorned with a hand-carved oval medallion depicting a peony and a bird, perhaps a crane, among openwork foliages. These auspicious patterns are surmounted by a jewelry-like motif. The chairs follow the Chinese tradition with a carved wooden base and a woven rattan seat and are strengthened with side stretchers. Thanks to their elegant carvings, these two Chinese 19th century antique chairs with hand-carved medallions...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Furniture

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Wood, Rattan

Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, circa 1960
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...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Steel

Macrame Fiber Rattan 'Uchiwa' Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand knotted macramé suspension lamp 'uchiwa' inspired, Spain, 1970s. This chandelier has a stunning design with a construction inspired in the Uchiwa ceiling lamp from Ingo Maurer. The lamp consists of six discs made of hand knotted macramé acrylic cord in beige and brown colors. These discs are inspired in Uchiwa, a Japanese traditional fan. They are displayed around a wooden structure that holds a central bulb holder. Each of them have a stem that can be adjusted in length and they have a swivel system to place them in different positions so the chandelier can change the appearance rotating these pieces and adjusting them up or down. The pendant hangs from a chain with rattan rings ended by a wooden canopy and the length of the chain could be shortened to the desired height. This hanging light would be a nice Bohemian midcentury addition placed over a kitchen's table or a dining area in a beach house, country house or urban apartment. Also lovely to add a funny accent placed as bedroom chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Acrylic, Wood, Cord

Floor lamp with a rattan lampshade
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s vintage floor lamp. A vintage Scandinavian lamp with a metal base and a woven rattan lampshade. A modern design piece that creates warm and diffused lighting in the room. Th...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Metal

Abeautiful Coffee, Sewing and side table With A Rattan Basket 1950s, Denmark.
Located in Hannover, DE
I present to you a side table with a Rattan Basket all the way from the 1950s. This table has its origin from europe but to be specific from Denmark. This table has a drawer and a p...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wood, Teak

Wall sideboard by Alf Svensson "Norrland", Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and rattan. Model "Norrland" produced by Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s. Good vintage condition with minor signs of usage.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Oak

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.85” H x 3.6” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.Ther...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Wicker and Bamboo Garden or Patio Chair In the Manner of Michael Taylor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful large Hollywood Regency wicker, bamboo, and rattan lounge chair. A perfect piece for a covered patio or garden, or even in a living room to bring a pop of the outdoors inside. This piece was created in the manner of Michael Taylor and was sourced at the estate of an Oklahoma Oil...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1970s Curved Sculptural Rattan Denim Blue Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the details and curves on this beauty! Plush cushionin...
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1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs
Located in Carmel, NY
Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping. Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, circa 1960's. These ...
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Mid-20th Century American Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint

Pair of French Two-Arm Rattan Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of rattan sconces from France, 1960s, in the style of Louis Sognot. Two curvy rattan arms with loop detail and wrapped rattan detailing. Newly re-wired with new tapere...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paire of Fauteuils "Papasan" in Rattan and Quilted Fabric, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paire of fauteuils in rattan. Rotary seat to put on the stool. Quilted cushions, blue in color, entirely made by our workshops with a fabric from the publisher Camengo. Work realized in the 1970s. Great design classic of the 1950s and popularized in the 1970s, a Papasan armchair, otherwise known as a "bowl armchair" or "moon armchair" is a type of armchair in the shape of a bowl, with an adjustable angle. The bowl sits in a vertical frame traditionally made of rattan, but also sometimes made of wicker or sturdy wood. The chair cushion is usually thick velor filled with cotton down similar to that of a futon. For traditional papasans, the pillow can be removed and used outside of its sturdy frame. The papasan chair...
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1970s Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan wall mirror, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Chain adds 3" to height Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Italian Designer, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mirror, produced in Italy, 1950s. Cut mirror glass is framed in bamboo and rattan Other designers of the period include Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Franco Albini, a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Mirror

Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass, red-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik Aktiebolag, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Sh...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Bamboo & Rattan Wall Mirror, Dal VERA Italy 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Riviera Style wall mirror was designed any manufactured in Italy by Dal Vera in the 1950s to 1960s. It features a hand crafted bamboo and rattan frame and mirror glass. The fra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Rattan Nesting Side Table 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

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Pair of Lexington Chinese Chippendale Rattan Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely pair of vintage rattan dining arm chairs by Lexington. The Chinese Chippendale style chairs feature rattan frames with rattan fretwork on the chair backs, arm panels and cor...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Arc Floor Lamp Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing arc floor lamp in bamboo and rattan by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading design studios ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl style bamboo rattan arm chair with new Starfish upholstery. Slight wear to frame finish.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Maitland Smith Victorian Revival Baroque Rococo Style Over Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately Baroque Rococo style wall hanging mirror by Maitland Smith, circa last quarter 20th century. Made from walnut with a rattan backing and ornate low relief painted embellish...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs in the style of Bonacina The set can be completed with a side table as shown in the photos. Price on request Fabric cus...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Exquisite Vintage Paul Frankl Style 5-Strand Rattan Cane Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of rare, meticulously restored Art Deco five (5)-strand Pretzel loungers, circa 1950. Matching three-seat sofa available in a separate listing. The pa...
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1950s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Ficks Reed Loveseat in White Lacquer and New Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small and cute Ficks Reed loveseat newly Lacquered in white and reupholstered with Todd Hase fabric cushions. Add this fun Boho Chic loveseat to your favorite room.
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1960s Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Lacquer

Swedish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and red fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 23.65” W x 73” Seat Height: 15” ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan Rawhide Dining Room Chairs, New Upholstery, Set 8
Located in Miami, FL
Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan Rawhide Dining Room Chairs, New Upholstery, Set 8 Offered for sale is a set of eight dining room chairs designed by Barbara Barry For McGuire Furniture ...
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Late 20th Century American Rattan Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal standard dresser. Beautiful woven rattan frame with hand carved shell drawer pulls. Matching chest of drawers also available on my Chairish page. Acquired f...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Shell, Rattan

Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane High Back Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These tall beautifully handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without a loose cushion is 19" high. Cushions are not included. Chinese design and bamboo furniture became highly fashionable in the Western world after the completion of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton for future King George IV in 1801. George had a love of fine and decorative arts and a fascination with the Chinese style. He selected Chinese export furniture and objects along with hand-painted Chinese wallpapers for his seaside home...
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20th Century Chinese Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Paul Frankl 5 Strand Pretzel Patio Furniture Set for Porch Pretzel Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous, immaculate Paul Frankl 5 strand set: 3 person sofa couch, 2 armchairs, 3 side tables and 1 coffee table. This set is vintage perfection at it’s finest! DIMENSIONS 3 seat ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

4 Mid Century Italian Wicker And Rattan Bar Stools C.1960
Located in London, GB
A set of Four Mid Century Italian Wicker And Rattan Bar Stools C.1960 In very good condition commensurate with age.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

20th Century set of 3 oak and rattan nesting tables
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / set of 3 nesting tables / oak, rattan / Antique / Mid-century A timeless set of three nesting tables on oak turned legs and with rattan top. Each table features a b...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Oak

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite Wicker & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any mod...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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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