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Material: Rattan
Rectangular Patterned Cane Wall Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
Enhance your home decor with this lovely handcrafted rectangular wall mounted mirror. The frame features a unique patterned design using organic rattan cane, adding a touch of elegan...
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Glass

French Rattan Wicker Cylinder Pendant Light / Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s-1960s A cool handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamp with wicker details to difusse the lightt. This eye...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Mid Century John Wisner Tile Top Bar Cart For Ficks Reed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic 1960’s Mid Century design with Stained Rattan Frame, Tile inlaid Top with Stylish Asian Characters framed by Cinnabar framing, Lower Shelves clad in Geometric Patterned Bambo...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Ceramic, Rattan

A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9628 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of gracefully slim floor lamps with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. These lamps harmoniously combine the coldness of brass and na...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Round Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire round dining table featuring a square base. The base is created from an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authencity...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Iron

French Faux Bamboo Rattan Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Faux Bamboo and Rattan Single Drawer Side Table with Marble Top. Table features a single drawer and a lower shelf.
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19th Century French Bohemian Antique Rattan Furniture

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Marble

Midcentury Picture Frame in Steel, Wicker and Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round picture frame in steel, wood, wicker and glass by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Pair of rattan and iron armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Lovely pair of vintage hand woven rattan and iron armchairs. Very comfortable and in good condition. 2 pairs available.
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1970s Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Iron

Bamboo Rattan End Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted bamboo and rattan Mid-Century Modern table with rattan adorned shelf and glass top, Spain, 1950s. Use it as bedside table, side table or end table. Beautiful to be placed indoor in a Mediterranean or Tiki decoration, but also lovely to use it as outdoor drinks table...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Lombok Armchair Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair lombok Indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural rattan. With cushion seat and back included. Colors finish in taup, brown, or ocher. Lead time production if on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Coastal Palecek Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your living space with this pair of vintage Palecek woven rattan lounge chairs, perfect for adding coastal charm and sophisticated relaxation to any room. Featuring expertly ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 41cm 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...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo and Split Rattan Console Table, Philippines 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with this exquisite Vintage Bamboo and Split Rattan Console Table from the Philippines, dating back to the 1970s. Crafted with intricate detail and expert ...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Markslöjd, Wall Lights, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan wall lights designed and produced by Markslöjd, Sweden, c. 1970s. Please note cord runs from backside of wooden socket, running visibly along the fixture. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

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

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Bamboo and Rattan Arched Wall Mirror, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Bamboo and Rattan arched wall mirror. Made in Italy in the Italy 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Square Coffee Table, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury Italian coffee table in bamboo and rattan. This lovely French Riviera style table was designed in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Tito Agnoli. This ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Armchair Lounge Chair Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren c 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Vintage Armchair or Lounge Chair from woven rattan in honey brown color by Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren Fabrication circa 1910, Austria. An amazing solo arm chair or lounge cha...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Midcentury Bedside Table Nightstand in Bamboo & Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury bedside table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer and bottom shelf . Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Industrial armchair DUV with arms Concrete leather handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Murmurio's armchair with arm DUV sturdy iron structure provides a solid foundation, while the intricately woven rattan backrest, supported by an ashwood frame, adds a touch of natura...
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2010s Portuguese Industrial Rattan Furniture

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Iron

Wicker Rattan Ball Sphere Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker rattan ball sphere decorative object in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 5.25" Diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed
Located in Austin, TX
An oversized, beautifully proportioned daybed, suitable for use as a centre table. Subtle, low relief carved key fret pattern and horse hoof legs complete a fine and elegant example ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Furniture

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Elm, Rattan

Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Hardwood, Cane

Vintage Coastal McGuire Cane Back Belden Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A timeless blend of West Coast craftsmanship and organic elegance, this set of eight vintage McGuire “Belden” dining chairs captures the laid-back luxur...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Tub Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal charm to your space with this pair of Vintage Woven Rattan Tub Chairs. Ideal for American-style interiors, these chairs feature...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Signed Henry Olko Rattan & Cane Rib Series Lounge Chair
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Henry Olko Rattan & Cane Rib Series Lounge Chair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1960's Italian Rattan Wall Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage rattan wall console from Italy, 1960's. Rectangular shelf with rattan slats with lovely loop detail around edge. Original rattan shows nice age and patina. Beautiful a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

French Riviera Large Mirror by J. Abraham in Rattan, Wicker and Bamboo, '50s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique French Riviera large oval mirror designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol and made in France in the late 1950s. This incredibly rare organic mirror is in a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

McGuire Oak Rattan Sideboard Buffet with Serving Trays
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern oak and rattan sideboard or buffet made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The sideboard features an oak case with radiant, r...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

The Dana Wicker Scoop Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
The Dana Wicker Scoop Chair: Measures: 30" x 39" x 38" H Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're proud to offer our customers these revised vintage rattan furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Wicker Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful wall mirror in rattan hand-woven wicker. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Mirror

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan ottoman. ...
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1930s American Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table with Drawers, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful desk writing table with three drawers in bamboo, rattan and wicker in the style of Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Mod Rudolf Wolf Round Glass and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Rudolf Wolf designed round glass coffee table with woven wicker basket and black enameled metal frame. The flat black steel frame curves slightly outwards to hold the gl...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal

Acacia Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Acacia dining table, Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan and steel. Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 120 x H 74 cm. Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer from Cebu, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy. He went on to study Furniture Marketing and Production at the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in Reutlingen, Germany, under a private and state scholarship program, and subsequently worked in Bielefeld and Munich. Kenneth returned home to Cebu in 1996 to manage Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., a furniture design and manufacturing company founded by his mother Betty Cobonpue in 1972. Discovering that modern design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive roster of clientele, including Hollywood celebrities and members of royalty. With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his creative, organic, and expressive pieces. Working closely with some of the world’s leading designers, from household names to emerging talents, Kenneth has been pushing the envelope for design in the Philippines and sharing his vision to a global audience.  Awards to his credit include five Japan Good Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award of Hong Kong, the American Society of Interior Design Top Pick selection and the French Coup...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Furniture

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Steel

Restored Rattan & Wicker Swivel Bar Stool w/ Iron Base, Seng of Chicago
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and wicker bar stool with swivel iron bases by Seng of Chicago. This chair features a wicker seat and back and rests in a rattan frame mounted to an iron swivel base. This de...
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1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Spanish Rattan Bamboo Round Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern round bamboo wall mirror with wrapped rattan detail on the top. This mirror has reminiscences of Paul Frankl designs. Two concentric circular bamboo frame...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Bamboo, Rattan, Brass, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and brass pendant lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 17.5” W x 17.5“ D Dimensions of Canopy:  2....
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1980s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design High Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Beautiful original vintage design dining chairs by Thonet. The chairs are comfortable and have a fantastic, luxurious appearance. With their timeless design, they fit perfectly in bo...
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20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Triangle Floating Shelves
Located in Oxford, GB
This handcrafted triangle floating shelf is made of natural materials, specifically pencil reed rattan. Its quality construction adds a touch of elegance to any space. Organization m...
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2010s Philippine Colonial Revival Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Round Wall Mirror, French Country Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage handwoven round rattan and wicker mirror features handcrafted braided accent that separates the frame from the mirror, adding texture and visual interest. French Country st...
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20th Century Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

1960s Rattan Wicker McGuire Reclined Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare reclined wicker chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Awesome Double Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Double Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s The floor lamp is really beautiful and decorative. A fantastic piece of craftsmanship. The lamp comes w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Striking Pair of Art Deco Influenced Club Chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and upholstered. Completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An Unforgettable pair of large-scale restored Art Deco influenced rattan club chairs, circa 1980. Expertly conceived and constructed rattan and hardwood frame with painstaking detail and handsome burnished leather accents. Stout, sturdy and extremely comfortable; intended for heavy routine use. Exquisite, beautifully aged organic jewelry...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

Outdoor Teak Daybed In Rustic Grey Washed Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving Round 18mm. Fixed Upholstery 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn mad...
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2010s Asian Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

DOOQ Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Green Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this armchair revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Restored High Style Koa Wood & Rattan Sculptural Floor Lamp w Ricemat Wrap, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of Paul Frankl-Style rattan & Koa wood lamps both feature a sculpted koa wood base with ricmate wrapped along the center of the lamp. Each lamp feature...
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1940s American Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo Wall Mirror by Louis Sognot, France, 1950s. This stunning bamboo wall mirror, designed by Louis Sognot in the 1950s, combines bamboo, wicker, rattan, and brass to create a str...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Heywood Wakefield Deco Rattan Ladies and Gents Chairs in Natural Finish
Located in Nashua, NH
A Rare pair of Art Deco Rattan Arm Chairs, American, circa 1929 by the Heywood Wakefield Co,Gardner, Ma.These rattan chairs are also known as stick wicker and described as modernisti...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Reed, Rattan, Wicker, Upholstery

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown Manufacturer Metal pipe frame, wood seat and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal

Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, features in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armre...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - France - 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - Unique Piece of Vintage Design Refined bamboo and rattan sofa, made by the renowned Maugrion brand "Le rotin prestige "for Roch...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Wicker and Bamboo Round Design Pair of Wall Lamps, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wicker and Bamboo Round Design Pair of Wall Lamps, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps are plug-in but they can be easil...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Bamboo and Wicker Stool, Style of Tony Paul and Franco Albini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming stool or side table in the manner of Tony Paul and Franco Albini. Wonderful use of materials and petite size make for an interesting accessory to your room. Use as a foot ...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable two-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamps designed and produced by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik Aktiebolag, Sweden, c. 1960s. The brass base pre...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs After Frankl - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in coastal relaxation with this pair of Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs, echoing the iconic designs of Frankl. Infused with American charm, their timeless silho...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century floor or even table lamp in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful piece was made in France in the 1960s in the style of Louis Sognot. The outer structure is made u...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Spanish Mid-Century Rattan Bamboo Arched Wall Mirror / Console Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching midcentury bamboo and rattan mirror with arched top. Spain, 1960s This beautiful mirror was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan combining midcentury and tiki accents...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

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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