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Material: Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Steel
$5,348 / item
Rattan Wicker Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your bathroom or bedroom with this eco-friendly wicker wall sconce lamp. Handcrafted with natural materials and adorned with a touch of gold, this modern light adds a luxu...
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Heywood Wakefield Style Queen Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Heywood Wakefield style queen size wicker headboard. A bentwood bamboo frame supports curved woven rattan in a camel back shape. Decorated with an open weave window above a traditi...
Category
1990s Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood, Wicker
American Designer, Coffee Table, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform rattan and iron coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 13.5” H x 46” W x 33.5” D
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Filippo Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia.
Crafted with elegance and flawless precision, the Filippo Sconces by Dunlin embody a timeless design. These perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconces ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rococo Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,398 / item
Mid-Century Rattan Loop Tub Club Chair, Woven Cane Seat
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Unusual rattan tub chair with loop motif and woven cane seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$383 Sale Price
35% Off
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century set of four barrel back armchairs or lounge chairs crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a thick pole rattan cons...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
French Rattan Rectangular Mirror with Ring Details, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s French Riviera rattan rectangular mirror with rings accents on the frame.
Unusual handcrafted rattan rectangular mirror accented by ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Cane, Mirror
Bikini #4 Wall Lamp Rust
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century is the bikini; this famous style inspired this mounted wall lamp made from two pieces of fabric. An upper part in rattan sits above...
Category
2010s Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,041 / item
Paavo Tynell's pendant & hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell pendant lamp Paavo with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara, manufactured by Idman in the the 40's. The lamp is in good overhall condition the painting i...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bunny Williams Home Lucas Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
A fanciful, capacious drinks table, the Lucas has a blitheful spirit, with spherical feet echoed in the smaller spheres which bifurcate its legs. Braiding around the top and lower sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / item
French Rattan Sunburst Mirror with Rhombus Details, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Riviera Sunburst Mirror in Rattan
Handcrafted sunburst / flower mirror with rattan and wicker frame, France, 1960s.
This eye-catching Mediterranean sunburst mirror was handcra...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Wicker
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Wood, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, rattan, white lacquered metal and wood wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 7” W x 7.75“D
Back Plate Dimens...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bamboo, Rattan and Glass Patio Set, 5pcs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of bamboo and rattan furniture, includes a sofa, chair, an oval coffee table, and two round end tables with thick beveled glass. Frames are curvac...
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$3,295 / set
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN, Black
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia.
An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rococo Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$998 / item
Gerard van den Berg rattan leather double sofa for Montis, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This rare and very comfortable mid-century 'Rock' style sofa was designed in the style of the famous Rock by the famous Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
The Netherland...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Midcentury Italian Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Made probably in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a beautiful all original item in good condition. It has some signs of use, scratches to the b...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
Rue Rattan Wall Sconce Small by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to frame artwork, crown a fireplace or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$598 / item
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
$665 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Danny Ho Fong Tanganika Tropi-Cal Club Lounge Chairs Rattan Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most special, rare pair of club lounge chairs By Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal, 1970s. This is the beloved, rare Tanganika collection. This is the only example of these chairs c...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D
Seat Height: 1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge Floating Queen Headboard for Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool nice floating headboard designed by Nelson for Herman Miller , easy to hang on the wall simple elegant design great original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Mirror Dimensions (inches): 35.625"H x 18.75"W x 1.5"D
Does not include mounting hardware.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera pouf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker designed by Franco Albini and made in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf is in fabulous co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 61.25"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5" ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Riviera Mid-Century Bar Cart in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, France 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century bar cart fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and woven wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera trolley was made in France during the 1950s.
This stunning and uniqu...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Native American Knitting Basket with Cover and Handles, Adirondack Regio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage knitting basket with lid and braided strap handle is strikingly similar to the one in Ethnographic department collection of the Peabody...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paul Frankl Style Stacked Rattan Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Tropical Mid Century Modern double pedestal extension dining table. Rendered in rattan and wood, with two pedestals wrapped in stacked rattan supporting a three band stacked rattan top with a two part wood extension top...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Oak
Adalberto Dal Lago for Germa Double Bed in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful Wicker demountable double bed.Composed of four elements, it can be assembled and disassembled very easily thanks to iron anchor plates. It is in almost excellent c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Standing Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted standing coat rack in bamboo and rattan in the style of Bonacina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Multiple hooks for coats and hats.
A must-have for ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Etna Rattan Large Pendant Light, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handwoven Rattan in Indonesia.
Designed by Dunlin.
An elegant, perfectly proportioned handmade rattan pendant with undulating waves. Handmade in rattan in a unique Dunlin-designed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,548 / item
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame with renewed rattan weaved lampshade. The lampshade is adjustable. Good vintage condition, minor patina co...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table à manger vintage Audoux Minet en rotin et céramique de Vallauris
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table de salle-à-manger vintage des années 50 60, en rotin, dans le goût d’Adrien Audoux et de Frida Minet, plateau rectangulaire en carreaux de céramique rouges de Vallauris, très b...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no label but it i...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Rattan
Etna Rattan XL Pendant Light, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by Dunlin.
Introducing the latest addition to the Etna family, The Etna XL. A stunning pendant light or statement piece for any Living Room, Entry way or Dining Space. Wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,368 / item
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of barrel back form rattan wicker lounge chairs or club chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The rare chairs feature a strong ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Rue Rattan Wall Sconce Large by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handwoven Rattan in Indonesia.
Designed by Dunlin.
An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$776 / item
Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Mid-Century Rattan & Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Audoux Minet, Circa 1960.
Painting of wild flowers signed.
Height / 19 inches.
Size / 37 inches by 20.5 inches.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Arch Mirror in Bamboo and Woven Wicker, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous French Riviera style arch-shaped mirror in bamboo and woven wicker. This delightful organic mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
In fabulous condition and with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish midcentury made and height adjustable light fixture.
This rare 1970s light fixture is ideal for bringing good style and the perfect ki...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper lampshade to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain oriental inspired links.
It has a nice design combining Midcentury and oriental accents.
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) 36 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 36 cm diameter x 25 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ligne Roset Organic Shaped Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Orange Cushions & Metal Feet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset rattan lounge chair with orange cushion and metal feet. In original condition with normal wear for its age and use. There is some rattan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Located in Roma, RM
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Product Details
Complete with Dedar fabric cushion – model “A Joy”
Fabric customizable.
Production: Molto C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
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”
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Three Rattan and Iron Nesting Coffee Tables France 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charming Set of three nesting coffee tables or side tables from France 1960s.
Rattan top and black laquered iron base.
Mid century french design in the style of Raoul Guys or Mathieu...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rattan Bamboo Franco Albini Style Square Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini style handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror. Italy, 1960s.
This square mirror features a double bamboo rectangular frame with decorative ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs
By Calif-Asia
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 Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34".
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giardino Chandelier 1
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier has a structure crafted in rattan combined with the added component of a fabric featuring a geometric pattern on it. Its shape is similar to an old house with a straw...
Category
2010s Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Textile, Rattan
$2,220 / item
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Console Table with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful console table in bamboo and rattan with 2 drawers in the style of Dal Vera.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs After Albini - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the iconic spirit of Italian modernism with this stunning pair of vintage bent rattan lounge chairs. Designed in the style of the legendary Franco Albini, these chairs showca...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century French Riviera style rectangular mirror in bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This gorgeous mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This mirror has a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Shroom 003 Pencil Reed Floor Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your living space with the organic beauty of the Shroom 003 Pencil Reed Floor Lamp. Handcrafted from natural pencil reed, this one-of-a-kind lamp brings a touch of the out...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$5,039 Sale Price
20% Off
Shop Rattan Furniture and Decor on 1stDibs: Rattan Armchairs, Daybeds, Bed Frames and More for Sale
Lightweight, durable and versatile, antique and vintage rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday. Over time, rattan became the ultimate decorative-arts chameleon.
Few things inspire such extreme devotion as furnishings crafted from the versatile fibers of a tropical palm native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Indeed, rattan furniture has found legions of devotees over the years. The long-lasting natural medium, made popular in Great Britain and the United States during the Victorian era, is a master of disguise, able to mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.
The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay rotan) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials.
“Furniture made out of woven materials has occurred since the beginning of time and in every culture,” says interior designer and rattan aficionado Amanda Lindroth, noting that in earlier times, rattan furnishings were most often found in semi-outdoor settings like sunrooms and porches. Rattan pieces were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey.
Find antique and vintage rattan chairs, sofas, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.