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Material: Rattan
Exceptional rattan dining table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Exceptional round rattan dining table.
Legs representing a palmtree, top with palms patterns covered by a glass top.
High quality work entirely hand made, rare!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Spanish Mid-Century Rattan Bamboo Arched Wall Mirror / Console Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching midcentury bamboo and rattan mirror with arched top. Spain, 1960s
This beautiful mirror was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan combining midcentury and tiki accents...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
A Pair of French 1960s Woven Bamboo Peacock Throne Armchairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French 1960s Woven Bamboo Peacock Throne Armchairs
This is an exact pair of Woven Bamboo and Rattan chairs, These wonderful pieces have survived in very good original cond...
Category
1960s Romantic Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite Wicker & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for an...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rattan & Mahogany Double Arch "Tropitan" 2-Tier Side Table by Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century one-strand two-tier Double Arch rattan side table with Mahogany tops part of the "Tropitan" furniture line by the Ritts company. The table features unique copper joints with unique bent-pressed legs.
The Ritts Company benefited from the popularity of rattan furniture during the post-World War II era. Herb Ritts acted as the company's furniture designer, and Shirley was in charge of sales and marketing. The couple had four children whom they raised in a 27-room, Spanish-style house in Brentwood, California. Ritts assisted with the set design on Elvis Presley's 1961 film Blue Hawaii, in which she used rattan furniture...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$910 Sale Price
24% Off
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket woven by artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with lacquered reddish Madake bamboo and rattan with technique of open and irregular twinning, the basket features an organic form with undulating woven surface with wavy crossing lines. The basket appears simple and refined, but the making process is deceivingly sophisticated. Clean and precise, it is of the signature style of Abe Motoshi's.
The basket is signed on the base. It comes with the original tomobako storage box with inscription of the title on the lid as well as the artist's name and seal under the lead. A yellow wrapping cloth and a printout of the artist's biography from Tai Modern...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brown Teak Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
Located in Göteborg, SE
Side table "Minerva" in teak and rattan by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark.
Measure; Height 64 Width 76 Depth 76 cm
The table ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
1930s French Hendaye Armchair by Pierre Dariel
Located in Toronto, CA
Armchair from the Thirties, by French designer Pierre Dariel (1889 – 1953), sporting a folding backrest that allows for three different seating positions. The cane weaving creates a ...
Category
1930s French Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Oak
Rare Restored Rattan Single Strand Tappered Leg Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century single-strand rattan dining table. The table is made with a large formica top held up with a rare single-strand sculpted ta...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Formica
$2,080 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made of a woven wood rattan with a metal base. These chairs sit very comfortably firm th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Cane Rattan Bamboo 5 Drawers Mid Century Modern McGuire Style Desk MINT
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane Rattan Bamboo 5 Drawers Mid Century Modern McGuire Style Desk MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Restored Mid-century 3 Strand Rattan Spoke Half Moon Arm Corner Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 1930 three-strand half-moon sectional spoked sofa in the manner of Paul Frankl with the well-known "Half Moon" shaped arms, designed in the manner of Paul F...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$5,131 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp by Louis Sognot, France 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Regensburg, DE
A bamboo floor lamp designed by Louis Sognot in France during the 1960s.
The six bamboo poles serve as the outer framework for the cream-coloured linen lampshade. The lampshade is h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Sold with Lampshade(s).
Stated dimensions refer to the Lamp with the Shade(s).
Socket takes E-14 bul...
Category
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Pine, Rattan
French Modernist Rattan Conical Pendant Light / Hanging Lamp with Circles Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan pendant or lantern with wicker inner shade and circles decorations. France, 1950s.
This sculptural pendant with conic shape has an unusual design with an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Spanish Rattan Bamboo Rhombus Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror with squared /rhombus shape and a highly decorative frame with ovals and circles. Spain, 1960s.
It has all the taste of the Mediterranea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Bamboo
Danny Ho Fong "Emperor" Peacock Chair
Located in Highland, IN
This large and visually arresting "Emperor" chair by Danny Ho Fong for Fong Brothers is a modernist take on the Classic peacock cobra, or Emmanuelle chai...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Pair of Pencil Reed & Glass Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with this exquisite Pair of Pencil Reed & Glass Side Tables.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these tables feature elegant pencil reed frames th...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
$3,850 / set
Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50
By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Large vintage Nantucket lightship basket with heavy rattan rim and stays. The basket features a hinged and carved oak handle which is squared off across the apex and carved with the ...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rattan Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s.
This cool suspension lamp features a rattan structure with vertical canes accented wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wire
$1,841 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored 2-Tiered Rattan Coffee Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan mid-century arched coffee table featuring a glass top and a magazine display rack bottom shelf.
Circa 1950, United States
We o...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,430 Sale Price
35% Off
Swedish Designer, Task Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan clip-on task lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18” H x 7” W x 11.5“ D (measured ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo, Rattan and Straw Italian Chandelier, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Midcentury organic chandelier fully made in a combination of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven Vienna straw. This delightful piece was hand-made in Italy during the 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Restored Mid-century 3/4 Pretzel Rattan & Formica "Grasshopper" Side Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of 3/4 Pretzel Rattan & Formica "Grasshopper" Side Tables, both blending vintage charm with modern comfort. This restored pair of tables features sleek...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Rattan « coconut tree/palm tree » floor lamp
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very decorative floor lamp with 10 green adjustable palms and 3 lights in the coconuts.
Great quality as it is all very meticulously hand made.
Excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Very large rattan « palm trees » mirror
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very large exceptional rattan mirror with double palm trees patterns.
Unique design typical of the seventies and the French Riviera.
High quality work, entirely hand made. Excellent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Replaced rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 7” W x 15“ D (depth varies with...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Glass Top Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire dining table or breakfast table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The stylish table features an iron frame base painted golden gate orage for authe...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French wooden stool with rattan top, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / stool / wood, rattan / antique / rustic
Charming wooden stool made in France around 1880. This stool has a rattan top and is resting on four hand carved swayed legs ...
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Modern Pencil Reed Table lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
This handcrafted pencil reed space age table lamp features a midcentury modern style. The meticulous craftsmanship ensures it is a piece of quality and beauty that will last a lifeti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Paul T. Frankl 4-Strand Square Pretzel Square-Back Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back lounge chair was designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality rattan poles available and restored by rattan e...
Category
1930s Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This piece is fantastic thank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker, Cane
Franco Albini Style Stained Rattan, Reed & Willow Pouf/ Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franco Albini Style Stained Rattan, Reed & Willow Pouf/ Ottoman
Italy, circa 1970s
A nice variation, beautiful warm earth one stain, with woven reed a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Willow
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Bamboo and Rattan Console and Mirror Attributed to Franco Albini 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Console and Mirror Attributed to Franco Albini 1960s
Intact and in good condition. The console has a green glass top and measures 140 cm wide, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$1,721 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
$1,542 / item
Pair of Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French circa 1900 armchairs (or perhaps Belgian) shows the remarkable craft and creativity that defined the Art Nouveau period. The wood frames were patiently bent and c...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Rattan Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,600 / set
Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24"D x 39.5"H. Seat interior width is 15" and sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, designed in 1960s , Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A charming rattan stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi in the 1960s and produced by Yamakawa Rattan in 1990s, one of Japan’s most esteemed rattan manufacturers.
The soft, organic silhoue...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Organic Modern Vintage Eight Rattan Metal Dining Chairs Gian Franco Legler 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage and authentic eight dining chairs or chairs from rattan and metal by Gian Franco Legler 1950s.
A fabulous rare and authentic eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or easy chairs...
Category
1950s Swiss Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho French Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this magnificent Vintage French Riviera Bamboo & Wicker Etagere Bookshelf, a truly captivating piece that embodies the relaxed elegance and artistic spirit...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the charm of coastal living with this beautifully crafted vintage bent rattan lounge chair. Its sculptural frame showcases the organic beauty of natural rattan, offering an a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair Rattan and Padded Pattern of Brown Woven Reed Seat and Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century Rattan and Padded Pattern of Brown Woven Reed Seat and Back Armchairs.
Measures 26 " in width, 24" in depth and 36.5 " in height. Seat height is 18.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Reeded Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous Mid-Century bamboo and rattan footed umbrella or walking stick stand. This chic umbrella stand is well made and sturdy with a stylish Mid-Century Modern design. It would b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$395 Sale Price
28% Off
Rattan Globe Pendant Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This suspension features an spherical lampshade made of double twist rattan canes. It hangs from a chain with wicker links topped by a brass canopy. The length of the chain can be cut in case you would like to make it shorter.
This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area or bedroom and will add a fresh and modern accent to any ambiance.
Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. It provides a charming light when lit choosing white bulbs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Chandelier, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pendant rattan and wicker chandelier in the French Riviera style.
This incredible piece was made in Italy in the 1970s.
This chandelier is perfect for a mid-century li...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Cane, Rattan
Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an "Arched" base. The chair features a 3...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$3,640 Sale Price
35% Off
Huge Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous very large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud.
In am...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Petite Rattan Stool in the Style of Louis Sognot, France, 1960's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Four legged petite rattan low stool. In the style of Louis Sognot. Good vintage condition. This item will ship from France and can be returned to eit...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
French Riviera Rattan Sunburst Starburst Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coastal rattan and wicker sunburst / starburst mirror, France, 1960s.
Hand crafted starburst sunburst mirror with rattan rays and woven wicker ring surrounding the central glass.
Th...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$1,525 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian modern chairs in rattan by Dal Vera with radial structure, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs in rattan by Dal Vera with radial structure, 1970s
Set of four chairs made entirely of rattan. The backrest and the two armrests are made of radial slats, the c...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Natural Ficks Reed Rattan Drum Table in Lattice Pattern
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural rattan Ficks Reed cocktail table in lattice pattern. Very rare in natural finish. Beautiful lattice pattern. Add some Boho Chic style to your home.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Stick Rattan Chaise Lounge by Bielecky Brothers
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite stick rattan chaise lounge by Bielecky Brothers is a standout piece of late 20th-century design. Featuring its original vibrant floral upholstery, the lounge radiates ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Large Gueridon in Hazel-Toned Rattan – Edizioni Molto
Located in Roma, RM
Large Gueridon in Hazel-Toned Rattan – Edizioni Molto
Product Details
Featuring a hand-woven tray with handles and foldable rattan legs, complete with dark brown leather supports.
Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Tabouret Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlott...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,040 / item
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
Antique Chinese Woven Basket
Located in New York, NY
Antique Collection Basket. Antique Chinese Woven Basket. Beautifully hand-woven large rattan and bamboo collection basket. Used to gather ...
Category
1890s Chinese Tribal Antique Rattan Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining chairs designed by John McGuire feature a Gothic lancet arch style back with an open ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1950s Restored 3-Tier Wedge Side Table with Mahogany Tops
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This unique piece features beautiful mahogany tops paired with classic rattan siding. Designed with Paul Frankl's signature style, it features pole rattan legs, the table has a disti...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$770 Sale Price
35% 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.