Skip to main content

Rattan Furniture

to
2,022
4,954
4,090
7,888
1,257
156
4,326
606
399
242
120
43
38
34
19
15
11
11
3
2
1
1
13
162
7,713
1,413
261
4,651
2,186
39
16
57
151
296
1,337
1,458
1,172
283
86
9,301
355,898
295,002
231,948
148,664
5,260
2,313
1,591
1,505
1,337
9,301
8,342
8,483
191
90
75
66
62
Material: Rattan
Pair of Chairs with Footstools by Francis Jourdain (Attr.), France ca 1928
Located in Utrecht, NL
Francis Jourdain was known to be vocal about modern art and aesthetics, and he heavily criticized contemporary French design for its ostentatious luxury. His designs were straightfor...
Category

1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Carl Auböck Four Rare Midcentury Rattan Couch Tables, 1980s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful and rare rattan top coffee or side tables, manufactured by Carl Auböck Werkstätte in the 1980s, Vienna. The frames are made of black lacquered steel with woven rattan top. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Metal

"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

Mid-Century Coat Rack by Olaf Von Bohr for Bonacina Rattan and Indian Cane Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Rattan and Indian cane coat rack. Oval body with three turned wooden hangers. Manufactured by Olaf Von Bohr, Bonacina Italia, 1950. This beautiful wall coat rack features a woven wea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Oval Wall Mirror with Chain, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan with chain. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professional restorer. the mirror, ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Woven Rattan Antique Settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Javanese teak wood three-seat settee from the Turn of the Century with inset woven rattan seat and back. Infusing an air of rustic charm and understated elegance, this Javan...
Category

Early 20th Century Javanese Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. It uses 1 bulbs. ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very huge Emmanuelle or Peacock chair, fabricated in Italy in the 60's. A beautiful and rare version with very nice details. This hand woven armchair is made of rattan and wicker...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Assorted rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 23.375 ” Diameter Dimensions of Cano...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis Sognot French Rattan Tripod Lamp - Rewired for US
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Sognot French rattan tripod lamp France, 1960s Handcrafted artisanal piece This petite table lamp is full of character and charm Unique orb sh...
Category

1960s French Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

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

Mid-20th Century Handwoven Cane Wicker Rattan Basket
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming hand-woven cane basket.
Category

Mid-20th Century Rattan Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Woven Wicker Rattan Wooden Sunburst Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern handcrafted wood mirror with braided wicker frame, France, 1960s. This circular mirror, handcrafted in the Mid-20th century period has Scandinavian design accents...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Wood, Wicker

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. A chic woven rattan with a heavy trim. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Rattan Rope Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps in rope and rattan. Spain, 1960s This large artisan lanterns has an eye-catching design featuring a cylindrical structure made of rattan sticks wraped and detailed with jute rope. Combining Coastal style and Bohemian accents. They hang from a chain with bamboo sticks alternating with rattan links ended by a wooden canopy. The length of the chain can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. These suspension lamps will add a fresh Mediterranean taste over a kitchen's table, dining area or bedroom at a beach or countryside house decoration. Newly wired with an E27 bulb each. On sale as a pair Measurements: 42,5 cm diameter x 32 cm height (without the chain), 80 cm total height (including the chain and the canopy). We are specialists in lighting: a curated selection of rattan and bamboo pendants is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Spanish pendant light...
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Rope

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Splendid pair of armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2607 Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Splendid pair of armchairs in lacquered rattan and curved metal. Prod. Edition Rougier, Holland, 1950ca.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Hollywood Regency White Rattan Campaign Style Nightstands by Dixie Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency White Rattan Campaign Style Nightstands by Dixie - a Pair. Item features a laminate top, chrome campaign style handles, 2 dovetailed drawers, rattan and can...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul T. Frankl inspired five-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Restored to new for you. We only purchase and sell the best and f...
Category

1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century High Back Chiavari Ladder Chair, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful ladder high-back chair by Chiavari fabricated in Italy, 1950's. Slim design and amazingly light and firm. Ebonized hardwood frame with cane seat. The seat and the struc...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of high back rattan lounge chairs. In the style of Audoux Minnet. In fair vintage condition. Some of the ligatures have been professionally restored. These chairs will sh...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Organic Modern Coastal Rattan Braid Dining Table by Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Elevate your dining space with this stunning rattan dining table by Wicker Works. Featuring a beautifully woven braid detail around the edge and a sturdy rattan base, this table is b...
Category

1990s Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

French Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Rattan, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Riviera Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Rattan, 1960s Handcrafted starburst sunburst mirror with rattan frame and brass studs. This eye-catching...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Sculptural Italian Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Longue in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century sculptural Italian Rattan and bamboo chaise longue lounge chair with mattress and head-rest pillow in off white linen covers. A beautiful sculptural chaise longue is made...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Midcentury Elephant Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury Italian circa 1960's rattan Elephant lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 27" Height to shade rest: 47" Length: 25" Width: 11"
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rustic Vintage Country Style Thai Woven Rattan Lidded Storage Box
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage Thai Country style woven rattan lidded box from the mid 20th century lidded, perfect to be used as a storage or toy box. Embrace a rustic aesthetic with this vintage...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Country Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Natural and Faux Bamboo Hall Tree Coat/Umbrella Stand Attr. to Maitland Smith
Located in Doylestown, PA
Natural and faux bamboo hall tree coat and umbrella stand, attributed to Maitland Smith, c. 1980s. High quality double stand with a sturdy faux bamboo painted metal frame and a natu...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Large 1970s Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Brass Bamboo & Rattan Serving Tray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large round, circular vintage Mid-Century modern Hollywood Regency tray, stand, holder or serving platter made in Italy, circa 1970s. Made of bamboo and weaved / woven rattan with br...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks reed rattan lounge chairs in Campaign Style. Come with removable white cushions. Arm res...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage "Slat Back" rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six chairs. Each chair features a nine-strand stacked rattan slat seat back with teal Barkcloth seat covers. Resto...
Category

1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 '9628' in Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gracefully slim floor lamp with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. The lamp harmoniously combines the coldness of brass and natural warmth of rattan to create a design ...
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Serving Tray Centerpiece Bamboo & Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared centerpiece serving tray in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Tito Agnoli Rattan and Wicker Round Pouf Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Tito Agnoli round pouf fully made in curved rattan and wicker. This gorgeous French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy during the 1970s. The ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Fish Shaped Mirror, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual handcrafted mirror, designed in in France the 1950s, features a unique and artistic design. The mirror frame is crafted from bamboo and rattan, shaped to resemble a fish...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

1970s Rattan Room Divider Screen Floor Mirror
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan mirror room screen you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited t...
Category

1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous organic coffee table made of organic bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The table is in very good and dry condition and was professionally cleaned. It can be use...
Category

1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A large late 19th C. Shell back designed Adult wicker rocker and matching Childs rocker by the famous Wakefield Rattan Company of Wakefield Ma...
Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The cathedral style was designed by John McGuire and features ...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Franco Albini, Large vintage mid-century rattan cane 'Lobster Pot' Ottoman stool
Located in London, GB
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina (attr.) Ottoman, late 1950s / early 1960s Rattan cane A striking looking and versatile piece of furniture, a great addition to any room. Lovely or...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

6 Scandinavian Teak & Rattan Dining Chairs by IKEA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and rattan Della dining chairs by IKEA, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved backrests and generous seat design provide support and comfort. Solid beech frame features slatted teak ...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Teak

Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice caned lounge chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2006. The chair features a field of the caning ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Bamboo Rattan Large Rectangular Mirror with Geometric Black Painted Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Chinoiserie Tiki style rectangular wall mirror. Spain, 1960s. Gorgeous Tiki style rectangular mirror handcrafted with bamboo canes. It has a highly ...
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Mirror, Rattan

Franco Albini Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Side Tables, Bamboo, Rattan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Franco Albini Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Side or End Tables, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s Pair of organic modern side or end tables in bamboo and rattan likely designed by F...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Wicker Weave Cylinder Pendant Lights, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Rattan Wicker and Rattan Pendants, Two Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Lights. Italy, 1960s Eye-catchin...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Tony Paul 'Attributed', Stool, Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and wood stool attributed to Tony Paul, United States, 1950s.  
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Ghost Center Hall Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal center hall table. A chic woven rattan in the coveted ghost shape. A charming little Ruffle along the bottom edge. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Midcentury Rectangular Bamboo and Woven Rattan Wicker Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century rectangular mirror in bamboo and rattan wicker. This lovely item was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This large rectangular mirror has a double fram in bam...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Italian Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Barrel-Shaped Bar Cart, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible barrel shaped bar cart or trolley in rattan and bamboo produced in Italy in 1960s. The bar cart consist of a rattan spiral designed top with a curved handle, an interio...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan

Eero Aarnio, pair of rattan Juttu stools
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Embrace the timeless beauty of Scandinavian craftsmanship with this exquisite pair of rattan Juttu stools by the legendary designer Eero Aarnio. These stools exude a natural elegance...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina 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

Pair Dark Natural Rattan Club Chairs with Ottoman by Ficks Reed, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Dark Natural Rattan Club Chairs with Ottoman by Ficks Reed, 1960s USA, circa 1960s  The cushions are recent and used; some broken zippers are ready for COM. A rare Ficks Reed rattan three piece set, consisting of a pair of dark natural rattan lounge club chairs with an ottoman designed by John Wisner, circa 1960s, USA. This unique set includes two sleek and modern stylized Pagoda-framed club chairs, measuring 30 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 38.5 inches deep. The arm height is 24 inches, and the seat height is 18 inches...
Category

20th Century American Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow

French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan lantern. France, 1950s-1960s. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker rings topped by a wood canopy...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Set of 8 1970s Chrome & Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek Mid-Century Modern set of eight chrome & cane back side dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1970s. Each chair having a thin simplistic chrome frame ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hollywood Regency Rattan and Brass Cactus Lamps, Italy, 1990s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Hollywood Regency table lamps, Gabriella Crespi style, in the shape of a Cactus in brass, the base is in Murano glass, la...
Category

1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Remarkable Italian Trapezoidal Bamboo Chest by Vivai del Sud - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent rare Organic commode is Unique on the World market. It shipped as photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and compl...
Category

1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pencil Reed Coastal Style Rattan Coffee Table. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pencil Reed Coastal Style Rattan Coffee Table. Circa 1980s Features a pencil reed veneered base with a beveled glass top. In excellent near-mint condition with very minor sig...
Category

1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Reed

French Riviera Rattan Bamboo and Wicker Sconce, Louis Sognot, France 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century French Riviera wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s to 1960s by French designer Louis Sognot. The light features a design made primarily ...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Rattan & Wicker Triple Arched Vanity Stool w/ Palm Fabric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Paul Frankl-inspired rattan footstool/vanity Stool is adorned with palm leaf print barkcloth upholstery and rattan arched legs. The stool features a triple-strand ra...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

Materials

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.

Recently Viewed

View All