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Material: Rattan
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in ebony finished frame.
Ebony finished wood frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane.
Seat in cognac tan faux leather.
Polished brass caps.
D...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Wine Bottle Holder in Brass and Rattan, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Minimalist Scandinavian wine bottle holder crafted from bent brass rod with a woven rattan cradle and handle. The airy, geometric frame contrasts beautifully with the warm, organic t...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizon Collection Sofa by John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign style Ficks reed Far Horizon Collection sofa designed by John Wisner. We love the warm light brown bamboo color on...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
$6,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Werner Fredriksen, Sewing Tables, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and rattan sewing tables or side tables designed by Werner Fredriksen and produced by Eric Gustafssons Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 19.875” H x 23.5” W ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Vivai Del Sud Style Bamboo Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian magazine rack stand. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud, fount at...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Ratan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is the smallest of Isamu Kenmochi's Ratan stools. It is just the right size for small children.
The cushion is fixed so it will not fall off.
This is...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Assorted vintage rattan lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58” H x 10” W x 21...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shagreen and Shell Nesting Side Tables with 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chair in ebony finished frame.
Ebony finished wood frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane.
Seat in chocolate brown leather.
Dimensions: W 47 cm x D ...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$1,870 / item
Bentwood Black Armchair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian bentwood armchair with an elegant black-painted frame - featuring a shaped back with caned back rest and scroll arms with caned seat set upon four legs with round stre...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Stellar Restored 4 Piece Manau Seating Set by Henry Olko, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. This seatin...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Porcelain Chinese Vase wrapped in Rattan
Located in Brussels, BE
Porcelain Chinese Vase wrapped in Rattan
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Other Rattan Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rattan
Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning chest of drawers in rattan and mirror with 4 drawers. Typical of the seventies, high quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Oval Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Big beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 25” W x 7” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.7...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Back Armchair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sinuous rattan framed armchair featuring a woven honeycomb cane back crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chair has a gracefully curved pole ratta...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
'Bistra' Stool in Natural Lacquered Rattan by AMDL Circle for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
'Bistra' Stool in Natural Lacquered Rattan by AMDL Circle for GUBI
Executed in steam-bent rattan the 'Bistra' lounge chair is part of a versatile seating collection that blends arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan Natural Trolley
Located in Paris, FR
Trolley Rattan Natural with all structure in
iron covered with rattan in natural color, with
4 castors in vintage brass finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,064 / item
Vintage Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan "Cambria" Armchair, Newly Upholstered
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan "Cambria" Armchair, Newly Upholstered
Offered for sale is a vintage rattan Barbara Barry Cambria armchair from McGuire Furniture. The chair has ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Low Rectangular Brown Rustic Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low rectangular rattan and bamboo coffee table. This vintage coffee table is low, and perfect for entertaining. It is created from woven rattan and bamboo, and features applied ros...
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
'Bistra' Lounge Chair in Olive Stained Rattan by AMDL Circle for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
'Bistra' Lounge Chair in Olive Stained Rattan by AMDL Circle for GUBI
Executed in steam-bent rattan the 'Bistra' lounge chair is part of a versatile seating collection that blends a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Commodes Attributed to Audoux & Minet
Located in TARBES, FR
Chest of 3 drawers in rattan attributed to Audoux & Minet, circa 1950, magnificent patina, very good condition.
Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet were a French Modernist designer-du...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,256 Sale Price
70% Off
Boho Chic Henry Link Rattan Dining Chairs by Lexington - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of six Boho Chic Rattan Dining Chairs by Henry Link for Lexington, featuring intricate craftsmanship and comfortable cushions.
Some wear to the finish as shown in the photos. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Cylindrical Umbrella Stand Basket, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindrical basket / umbrella stand in rattan, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows simultaneously into the rounded back of the chair with a decorative 3 pole design accent...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,080 Sale Price
35% Off
Boho Bamboo Extendable Lounger, Rattan Deck Chair, and Magazine Holder, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Boho bamboo lounger, rattan deck chair, extendable lounge chair with slide in ottoman, patio garden chair.There is also a foot section to pull out and n...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,752 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs. Chairs are nice and sturdy and on overall good condition. There are two sets available and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal McGuire Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless charm and coastal flair to your dining space with this stunning set of four vintage McGuire-style cane back dining chairs. Crafted with warm honey-toned bamboo frames an...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Antalya Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four laced rawhide rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The Antalya chair (model #MCLM44) f...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Bonacina Day Bed, 1959
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Bed with Steel Springs. Fitted with hand made mattress, by the Charles Beckley Company. The mattress is covered in Indigo dyed fabric and comes dresse...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Steel
$12,500
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century American Indian tent-shaped table lamp in bamboo and rattan. This excellent piece was made in Italy during the 1960s in the style of Louis Sognot.
The outer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan seat.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Bentwood Bamboo Woven Wicker Rattan Arm Chair Boho Boheimian
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique bamboo and woven wicker / rattan armchair featuring rounded bentwood back with geometric woven pattern.
Measures: 30".
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Sture G. Ohlsson, Pitcher, Stoneware, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A green semi-glazed stoneware and rattan pitcher designed by Sture G. Ohlsson and produced by Tallhöjdens Keramik, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Rond Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian rattan wall mirror (circa 1960s) Franco Albini style. The mirror has a complex weave of rattan in a series of horseshoe projections on the edge of the frame. There is a love...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Breathtaking Pair of Tortoiseshell Emperor's Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
1960s Conical Rattan Pendant Hanging Light Franco Albini Style, Spiral Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy.
Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina.
This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment.
Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
French Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern Patinated in White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large French Riviera rattan bell shaped pendant light or lantern, France, 1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a bamboo bell shaped shade with chinoiserie decorations hanging from a chain with round rattan / bamboo links that can be cut in case you would like to make it shorter.
Patinated in white. It has all the taste of the Mediterranean coastal style.
This suspension will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a fresh and modern accent to any ambiance.
Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. It provides a charming light when lit choosing warm or cold bulbs.
The chain can be shortened and adjusted to the desired height. It could be placed as a flushmount removing the chain.
Newly wired.
Overall measurements: 46,5 cm diameter x 87 cm H
The lampshade excluding chain and canopy is 46,5 cm diameter x 36 cm H
French Rattan Pendant...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$2,058 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Modernist Pendant Lamp in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame
Located in Barcelona, ES
A funny Bohemian hand knotted macramé suspension lamp with colorful circles accenting the bottom. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
This handcrafted chandelier features a lampshade made of hand knotted macrame acrylic cord. The shade hangs from chain with round rattan links and it is finished with a brass canopy on the top. The length of the chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
This hanging light would be a nice Bohemian addition placed over a kitchen's table or a dining area in a beach house, country house or urban apparment. Also lovely to add a funny accent placed as bedroom chandelier...
Category
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan & Cognac Oak — Euro Super King
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe.
Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Comfortable Midcentury Rattan Wicker and Iron Lounge Chairs, set of 4
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Cozy and very comfortable lounge chairs with generous big seat.
Made in the 1960s in Italy.
The complete curvy seat and backrest is made of handmade wicker-rattan and in overall very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
"Stora Kraal" Rattan Lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
The iconic rattan lounge chair "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Designed and produced in the 1950's it is a great example of Hörlin-Holmquis...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy
The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50
By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Large vintage Nantucket lightship basket with heavy rattan rim and stays. The basket features a hinged and carved oak handle which is squared off across the apex and carved with the ...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Basket Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
A table lamp adapted from an early 20th century wicker-work Indonesian rattan basket with a detachable cover, now on a turned wood base and a wired through the basket with a lamphold...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$780
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$2,273 / set
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Chair for Rougier, France, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Chair for Rougier, France, 1950s. Some minor cane losses but overall in good original condition.
The price is for a single ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bohemian Vintage Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s.
Please note the details and different techniques in this chair....
Category
1970s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia, is a delightful example of both craftsmanship and design innovation during the er...
Category
1890s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech
Luigi Trio Rattan Floor Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing the Luigi Trio floor lamp, a captivating fusion of natural beauty and modern elegance. This luxurious piece features a rich organic rattan finish and three stylish dome l...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Acrylic
Italian Designer, Sconce, Rattan, Fiberglass, Cord, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, fiberglass and cord sconce designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cord, Rattan, Fiberglass
Antique Art Deco Rattan Bohemian Styled Bench with Cushion & Bolsters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bench is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Boho style. The bench is composed of rattan with a caned seat. The sides and both front and back are accented with a combination of squares and circular rattan sections and comes with a colorful seat...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Carl Aubock Long Side Table, Flower Bench, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rectangular Mid-Century side table / bench from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalistic piece was designed by Carl Auböck from Vienna and was crafted by Werkstätte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Franco Albini and Franca Helg Italian Rattan Double Coat Hook
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini and Franca Helg rattan coat rack
Italy, circa 1960s
Italian mid century craftsmanship at its finest
This wall mounted piece provides ample storage with two circular rat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous Mid-Century bamboo and rattan footed umbrella or walking stick stand. This chic umbrella stand is well made and sturdy with a stylish Mid-Century Modern design. It would b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$395 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.
Category
1970s Other Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
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....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Large Rattan Rectangular Mirror with Geometric Frame, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Bamboo Rectangular Wall Mirror
Gorgeous Tiki style rectangular mirror handcrafted with bamboo cane. Spain, 1960s.
Highly decorative handcrafted bamboo frame with geometric sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Set of 2 Bamboo and Rattan Console and Mirror Attributed to Franco Albini 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Console and Mirror Attributed to Franco Albini 1960s
Intact and in good condition. The console has a green glass top and measures 140 cm wide, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$1,723 Sale Price / set
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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