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Material: Rattan
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
The uniqueness of this armchair is due t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 41cm diam
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent dec...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Decorative Basket or Bowl in Rattan, Wicker and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful large decorative basket or bowl in curved rattan, wicker and brass.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
2 Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Beechwood Rush Seat High Back Dining Chairs 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century circa 1970s high back side dining chairs. Made of Beech or Beechwood featuring a chinoiserie design with faux bamboo slatted supports and rush seats.
Dimens...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Nesting Side Table with Shell and 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan dining table or center table featuring a hexagonal base. Genuine McGuire, not a reproduction with an iron frame painted golden gate orange...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Folding Coffee Table in Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker and Steel Corner, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Folding coffee table in bamboo and Rattan with corners reinforced with steel.
Made in Italy 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Bamboo and Rattan Wall Coat Hanger Rack with Mirror, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist bamboo and woven wicker rattan wall coat and hat hanger with mirror. 1960s
This lovely coat rack features a central oval glass mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Stunning 19th Century Rattan & Bamboo Chinoiserie Etagere Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century very unusual striking English rattan and bamboo Chinoiserie Etagere Cabinet. The top console surface is black lacquer and beautifully dec...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Bohemian Modern Woven Wicker Rattan Fan Back Lounge Armchair Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bohemian / Boho arm chair featuring woven wicker over metal frame with beaded fan back design and flared arms. Includes cushion, very comfortable.
Dimensions:
35" x 28" d x...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Rattan and bamboo lounge chair, 1960
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Swedish rattan and bamboo armchair from the 60s.
Good condition
Comes with its original mattress and pillow which have been previously cleaned by a professional
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Pair of French Riviera Coat Hooks in Bamboo and Rattan, by Vivai, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of French Riviera style coat hangers in bamboo and curved rattan. These stylish coat hooks were produced in Italy during the 1960s by Vivai del Sud following the Frenc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Italian Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Magazine Rack
Eye-catching handcrafted bamboo and rattan basket magazine rack in the manner of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s.
This magazine stand features a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Cane
Elegant Restored Manau Series Sofa by Henry Olko, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery.
An inc...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Serving Tray in Bamboo & Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite effect tortoiseshell, bamboo and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Two Mouth-Blown Glass Wine Bottles in Rattan Basket Cage, France circa 1900th
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Bohemian mouth-blown glass wine bottles in rattan basket cage. Made in France circa 1900-hundred.
These two mouth-blown glass bottles, encased in a Bohemian elegant rattan baske...
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Early 1900s French Bohemian Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Handcrafted Pendants Lights in Cane & Rattan, Albini style, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of twin pendants, made in Italy between the 50s and 60s.
The lantern structure of
these vintage pendants is entirely hand crafted using natural fibers such a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Egg Hanging Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Egg hanging chair. Hanging egg is designed by Nanna Ditzel, and is in itself a design icon in Danish design. Originally the swing was produced in rattan, but for our exterior collect...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$3,638 / item
EWÅ Värnamo, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1970s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25” H x 7.125” W x 12“D
B...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Bamboo Mid-Century Modern dining chairs Unusual Branch Like Pattern Back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch & Linen, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very fine example of the adjustable table lamp model 9201 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940s for Taito Oy in its original condition.
This delicate table lamp has a brass body w...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Dresser After Dal Vera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the organic elegance of this stunning vintage campaign-style dresser. Reminiscent of the iconic Italian designs by Dal Vera, this piece is a testament to the sophisticated cr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Campaign Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Riviera Large Mirror by J. Abraham in Rattan, Wicker and Bamboo, '50s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique French Riviera large oval mirror designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol and made in France in the late 1950s.
This incredibly rare organic mirror is in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Tito Agnoli Mid-Century Pouf, Ottoman in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pouf or ottoman fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredible rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by the mastery of Tito Agnoli and produced by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s MCM Rattan Wood Round Circular Mirror
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1940s with this faux bamboo mirror. The ultra rare mirror exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibit...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Rattan and Wicker Chest of Drawers Attributed to Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury gorgeous cabinet chest of three drawers in rattan and wicker Attributed to Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Restored 3-Strand Rattan Round Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century rattan round dining table featuring an hourglass leg base with a round glass top.
Glass can be a custom size up to 60" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,080 Sale Price
35% Off
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Steel
$5,971 / set
Pencil Reed Wall Lamp “UFoo”
Located in Oxford, GB
Combining elements of the past and the future, this wall lamp displays a unique fusion of Space Age and Art Deco styles. Made with organic rattan, its curved layers create a gentle, ...
Category
2010s Philippine Space Age Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Acrylic
$826 / item
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Riviera "Lantern" Sconces in Rattan, Louis Sognot, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century French Riviera wall lamps fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These fantastic lamps were produced in the 1960s in France and are attribute...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Set of Six McGuire Coral Wicker Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of six coral toned wicker rattan dining chairs made by McGuire in the California organic modern taste. These rare chairs feature a rattan frame covered with woven wic...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted rattan pendant lights with geometric petal design.
They hang from chains with...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 21.5” H x 13.5” W x 1” D
Does not include mounting hardware.
All items ship from High Point,...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Rattan Chair with Slanted Back & Long Front Skir
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Country style Thai hand woven rattan chair from the mid 20th century, with arching back and double H-Form cross stretcher. Experience the ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Country Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Vintage 3 Pcs Lane Venture Black Lacquered Bamboo & Rattan 2 Lounges & Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage three piece Lane Venture patio set in black lacquered bamboo and rattan, sporting handsome, tall backs and openwork lattices. Accompanied by cream and beige-brown buffalo p...
Category
20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Paavo Tynell 'S' Table Lamp 9202 in Full Brass & Rattan Shade, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An unbelievably beautiful table lamp by the master of lightings design Paavo Tynell. This lamp is not only sleek, and very different than the other standard Tynell table lamps, it is...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Itsu, Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather, brass and rattan floor lamp produced by Itsu OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.375“ H x 17“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bu...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan "Lantern" Sconce Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamp. This fantastic sconce was designed in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot.
A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship,...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired stepped mid-century rattan living room set featuring a lounge chair and 3-seat sofa with built-in 2-tier end tables and matching ottoma...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$11,375 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 62.75" H x 10.25" W x 16.25" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
Category
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rattan Bamboo Round Mirror, 1960s
By Paul Frankl
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
Square Rattan Cane Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing this handcrafted vintage-style square wicker wall sconce with gold accent. Each piece is uniquely made by local artisans in the Philippines, making it a one-of-a-kind add...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$521 / item
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Black cabinet in wood and rattan
Located in Oostende, BE
Black cabinet in wood and rattan, with 2 doors and 2 drawers.
Category
2010s Swedish Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Hand Woven Rope Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stool with Arms / Throne Stool, Rattan, Rope
Hand-Braided rope and rattan rectangular stool or side table. Spain, 1960s.
Rare find.
On a rattan and bamboo...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope
Monumental Organic Modern Coastal Large Braid Rattan Wall Mirror by Wicker Works
By Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Make a statement with this stunning monumental rattan weave wall mirror by Wicker Works, dating from the 1990s. The intricately woven rattan frame showcases a bold, sculptural design...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
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
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
Materials
Rattan
Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable two-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamps designed and produced by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik Aktiebolag, Sweden, c. 1960s.
The brass base pre...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906). Hall's baskets are prized by collectors of lightship baskets worldwide. This basket is made with his traditional swing handle and rounded lollipop connecting two ends. Hall cultivated his basket-making skill on the South shoal lightship after the American Civil War...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Split Rattan Night Stands Commodes, Finished on all Sides, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Split Rattan Night Stands Commodes, Finished on all Sides, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Coastal Split Rattan nightstands or commodes that are complete...
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Showtime Regal Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Showtime veneer showcases an exquisite blend of rattan strips and coco twigs intricately woven together and adorned side by side. It is then delicately coated with a layer of res...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Coconut
$2,604 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Albini Style Bamboo and Rattan Child's Lounge Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Albini style bamboo and rattan child's lounge chair.
Adorable chair with classic boho chic vibes perfect for your little one to lounge in style. The chair is sturdy and in...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
White Wicker Wall Shelf
Located in Bradenton, FL
A white bamboo and wicker wall shelf unit. A bamboo frame supports two wicker shelves secured with rattan. Shelves are surmounted with a pierced arch decorated with two scrolls. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass arm presents with very light scratching. Replaced rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimension...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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