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Material: Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Mouth Blown Glass Wine Bottle Straw Basket Caged
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique demijohn is a beautifully crafted, handmade and mouthblown green glass wine bottle that is housed in a rustic straw basket. Dating ba...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Glass

Restored Reed Rattan "Baja" Bedroom Set With Rattan Pulls - 6 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan bedroom set featuring petite stick rattan faces featuring the "Baja" design with bed, dressers, mirror, and headboard. All furniture is made with a ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

French Rattan Mirror, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
French rattan or wicker mirror from the 1960s. Unusual design with two tiers and extra depth. Diameter of visible mirror area is 9inches/23cm.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century with woven rattan top, cabriole legs and reddish brown patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Elm

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

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Gerard van den Berg Tall Back Light Brown Leather and Rattan Loveseat for Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. The leather has beautiful patina. In original ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Leather, Rattan

Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler
Located in Odense, DK
Set of early edition rattan lounge chairs designed by Tove Lindt-Larsen and made by Wengler, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Wonderful cushions with floral motifs. One chair retains original brass plaquette from Wengler, Copenhagen, Tove Kindt-Larsen (née Reddersen, 1906-1994) was one of the first female designers to emerge during Denmark’s ‘Golden Era’ in the mid-twentieth century. She is well-known for working with her husband, Edvard Kindt-Larsen (1901- 1982), but her own influence should not be underestimated. Her furniture was characterized by a fine sense of quality and a design language that responded to evolving tastes of the time. She was an early pioneer in rattan chairs and the use of molded plywood and well as moving away from designing room sets and instead conceiving individual pieces of furniture so that homeowners could curate their own spaces. An architect by training, with several years of furniture design under her belt, she embarked on a furniture design course at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, under the ‘godfather of Danish design’ Kaare Klint, where she met her husband. Edvard had already gained recognition for a grand-scale hotel project by the lakes of Copenhagen and, during their studies, the pair discovered their collaborative spirit and shared affinity for high-quality natural materials and complementary contrasts. They married in 1937 and established a joint design studio in 1945. Together, they broke the connection with Victorian furniture and designed everything from furniture to silverware, jewelry, rugs, textiles, wallpaper and even exhibitions and buildings, with a focus on functionalism throughout. Examples of their furniture include the Fireplace Chair (1939), the Pagoda Sofa...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Draped Side Tables - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a wave of organic texture and sculptural charm into your home with this exceptional pair of vintage woven rattan end tables. Each table is masterfully handcrafted, featuring a ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Etna Piccolo Rattan Pendant Light, by DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
A smaller version of the classic Dunlin Etna pendant. Perfectly proportioned rattan pendant with undulating waves. Paired with a rattan ball and ceiling rose, included. Handmad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Organic Modern Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Rattan Dome Pendant Light, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mushroom shaped rattan pencil reed pendant or suspension light with brass accents, Italy, 1960s. The design of this pendant is reminiscent of the F...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Brass

1960s Rattan and Bamboo Round Wall Mirror by Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very decorative mirror was made in Italy in 1960s. It is typical of this period design and is all original. It was all handcrafted and is in perfect condition. It has got a beau...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Brass

A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable set of six rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered back and seat cushions upholstered in Sunbrella outdoor fabrics in Papaya with Ci...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Rattan and Brass Basket Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket. It has a brass trim covering the top. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. This piece has a design inspire...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Brass

Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s The proportions are perfect, very decorative. We still have a dark lacqu...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal

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. Dimensions: 20.6” H x 17” W x 1.2” D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Point, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Faux Bamboo Rattan Enamel and Decorated Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite hand-crafted Faux Bamboo Rattan, hand enamed and Decorated Slant Top Secretary Desk with open bottom lower tier and high knee cle...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Rattan Furniture

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Enamel

Italian Modernist Rattan and Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan pagoda shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. This pendant light features a woven wicker shade with rattan canes on the top...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Wire

Vintage Costal Six Strand Rattan Sofa After Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of coastal living with this vintage six-strand rattan sofa, inspired by the iconic designs of Frankl. Its sturdy rattan frame showcases an elegant, curving silhou...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Upholstery, Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining chair in stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh, India 1950s. In good vintage condition with a nice lettering on the rear side of the seat. Dimensions: H: 78 cm / 30.7" W: 50 cm / 19.7" D: 56 cm / 21.7" SH: 42 cm / 16.6" Works well with other French mid century furniture...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Teak

NEW! DOOQ! Modern Armchair Havana in Walnut and Brown
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Walnut

Rectangular Wall Mirror in Bamboo and Rattan Vivai del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular wall mirror in rattan and bamboo in the style of Vivai del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai Del Sud was a renowned brand in Roma in the 1960s and 1970s, inspi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Aubane Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Aubane Rattan with structure in rattan and with leather leather trim all around the wall lamp. bulb not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Furniture

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Leather, Rattan

Large Early 20th Century Hand Woven Winnowing Basket Folk Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Woven Winnowing Basket – Folk Art Wall Sculpture This large early 20th century hand-woven winnowing basket is a striking example of traditional A...
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Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

1970s Rattan Pierre Paulin orange slice Style Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite rattan chaise lounge. The ultra rare chaise exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding desig...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Steel

Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrel...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Rope, Jute

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

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...
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1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.375” H x 29.75” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

Gian Franco Legler Pair of Rattan and Metal "Basket" Chairs, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Basket model stackable chairs designed by Italian-Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler with a honey-colored woven rattan seat and a black metal base. They are in good condition ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal

Mies van der Rohe MR Rattan Armless Side Chair by Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...
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2010s American Rattan Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Tulipia Pendant Lamp by Cécile Philibert
Located in Geneve, CH
Tulipia Pendant Lamp by Cécile Philibert Material: Rattan, silk paper, beech wood. Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 60 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to...
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2010s French Organic Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Beech, Paper

Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 18.9” H x 22.1” W x 16.6” D
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

Coastal Rattan Scalloped Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This charming side table is crafted from high-quality rattan, featuring a beautiful scalloped edge that adds a touch of coastal charm and sophistication to any room. The natural fini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

French Rattan Oval Shaped Hanging Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Riviera rattan flower sunburst hanging wall oval mirror A lovely handcrafted rattan flower shaped rattan oval mirror hanging from a rattan chain....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Carl Aubock Big Cutting Board with Amboss Knife, Wicker Handle, Walnut, Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful oval chopping board or serving tray with a knife, designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. The cutting board is made of beautifully grained walnut...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Sweet Home, Coffee Table, Teak, Rattan, Hong Kong, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan coffee table designed and produced by Sweet Home, Hong Kong, 1970s.
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1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Teak

1960s White Bar Cart / Tea Trolley with Wicker Basket and Removable Tray
Located in Cork, IE
This rather unique tea trolley or bar cart with a wicker basket probably hails from France in the mid 1960's. The simple lines and black and white color scheme along with the reed ba...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Metal

Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Japanese red & black lacquer bowl from the early 20th century. Its frame is crafted from woven rattan fibres and covered in multiple layers of lac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Lacquer

Articulating Wall Light, Rattan Fabric & Brass, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. The lamp is mounted on a brass wall bracket with an articulating arm that can be adjusted both ver...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

1970s , Vintage Rattan chairs , France
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
1970s , Vintage Rattan chairs , France each price
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1970s Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Audoux et Minet Rattan Table, Chairs, Chassin Horse Ceramic Tile
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular 1960s Cote D'Azur signed oval ceramic top rattan table and four rattan chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Modern depiction of horses and grasses ceramic tiles signe...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

Viennese wickerwork Mid-Century Modern handcrafted basket, Austria, 1950s`
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Viennese wickerwork Mid-Century Modern handcrafted basket, Austria, 1950s`
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Wicker

Genuine McGuire Organic Modern Palasan Rattan Pedestal Dining Table Base, Marked
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A genuine McGuire organic modern rattan pedestal dining table base, designed for use with a round glass tabletop. This beautiful piece is from McGuire's Palasan Collection, featuring...
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20th Century American Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor Lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. It uses 1 bulbs. Louis Sognot was a French designer best known for hi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 3.9 x 1.5 x 0.7 (Height x Width x Depth) ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and white fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s Seat Height (inches): 16" Arm Height (inches): 19.75" Reupholstered in brand new...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria. Steam-bent beechwood and cane.  
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Bentwood

Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in rattan, each pendant lamp com...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Gervasoni Large Bolla Ottoman in Natural Melange Rattan Core by Michael Sodeau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of large pouf-tables made entirely of natural mélange woven wicker or lacquered in matt white, grey, black, ocean or dove-grey, characterised by a low and rounded shape with full volumes and a skilful play of workmanship, shapes and colours. This product stands out thanks to the beauty of the natural fibre weave combined with an original design, giving it character and uniqueness. Side table / ottoman in natural melange rattan core...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

French Riviera Rattan Flower Sunburst Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall mirror or flower mirror, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s French Riviera rattan mirror framed by concentric circles displayed as petals ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Cane, Rattan, Bamboo, Mirror

Italian Designer, Coat Stand, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan coat stand designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 2 Rattan Planter Baskets
Located in Brescia, IT
These rattan baskets have a metal box inside, to protect the natural materials from water and of topsoil of the plants. They can be useful for many use in your kitchen or living room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp. Where our passion for Scandinavian Vintage Design defines us, we offer this iconic ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Living room armchair mod. BP4 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960
Located in Roma, RM
Living room armchair mod. BP4 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960 Product details Dimensions: 70 L x 100 H x 90 P cm Materials: rattan Manufacturer: Bonacina 1889 The armchair is...
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1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

20th Century Italian Modern Bamboo Magazine Holder - Vintage Rattan Book Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian magazine rack, holder made of hand crafted bamboo and rattan, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1950, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

McGuire Three Tier Natural Rattan Bamboo and Leather Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
McGuire three tier ebonized rattan rolling bar cart in excellent vintage condition. Measures: 25.5" in diameter and stands 30" tall. Lower tier has a 13" clearance and the middle t...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Rattan Furniture

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Rattan, Paint

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Peacock Bed Frame Headboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern curved sunrise shaped wall bed frame headboard made of rattan and bamboo. This charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Rattan Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Mid-century 3-Tier 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Side Table w/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan side table features 3-tier table tops with 1 strand 3/4 pretzel rattan sides and red stained mahogany table tops. This Frankl st...
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1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture

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Rattan

Shop Rattan Furniture and Decor on 1stDibs: Rattan Armchairs, Daybeds, Bed Frames and More for Sale

Lightweight, durable and versatile, antique and vintage rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday. Over time, rattan became the ultimate decorative-arts chameleon.

Few things inspire such extreme devotion as furnishings crafted from the versatile fibers of a tropical palm native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Indeed, rattan furniture has found legions of devotees over the years. The long-lasting natural medium, made popular in Great Britain and the United States during the Victorian era, is a master of disguise, able to mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.

The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay rotan) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials.

“Furniture made out of woven materials has occurred since the beginning of time and in every culture,” says interior designer and rattan aficionado Amanda Lindroth, noting that in earlier times, rattan furnishings were most often found in semi-outdoor settings like sunrooms and porches. Rattan pieces were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey.

Find antique and vintage rattan chairs, sofas, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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