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Material: Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs in the style of Bonacina
The set can be completed with a side table as shown in the photos. Price on request
Fabric cus...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,850 / item
Lombok Armchair Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair lombok Indoor or outdoor with
structure in steel and natural rattan. With
cushion seat and back included. Colors
finish in taup, brown, or ocher.
Lead time production if on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$4,513 / item
Adjustable Chaise Longue / Lounge Chair in Woven Wicker and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular reclinable armchair / lounge chair fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous lounge chairs was produced in Italy during the 1970s and are ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen "Åre" Easy Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s.
Afromosia, rattan/cane and newly reupholstered cushions in leather.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Mid Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs originally designed by Van Der Rohe in 1927, this pa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1970s, McGuire Target Style Rattan Dining Side Armchairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handsome set of four rattan dining armchairs crafted in the manner and style of McGuire. They feature a bullseye target design on the square back splat. Graceful arms conjoin to a ge...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair Leather Safari Armchairs and Rattan Bonacina Attributed Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Couple Leather armchairs and Rattan Bonacina Attributed Tito Agnoli, We replaced the dogs because they were very ruined and broken, so we preferred to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Leather
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane High Back Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These tall beautifully handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Seat without a loose cushion is 19" high. Cushions are not included.
Chinese design and bamboo furniture became highly fashionable in the Western world after the completion of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton for future King George IV in 1801. George had a love of fine and decorative arts and a fascination with the Chinese style. He selected Chinese export furniture and objects along with hand-painted Chinese wallpapers for his seaside home...
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20th Century Chinese Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Lounge chairs in the style of Bonacina.
The Armchairs are in really good vintage condition and have a beautiful patina due to ag...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Armchairs with Backrest and Cushions in White
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Rattan Armchairs with Backrest and Cushions in White
Category
2010s European Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Armchair Bamboo Rattan Gio Ponti Lio Carminati for Bonacina Midcentury 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair designed by the well-known Italian designers Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti and produced in the 1950s by Vittorio Bonacina.
The high-backed armchair with curvilinear shapes was...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs made in the Hollywood Florida Regency taste. The chairs feature a balloon shaped back with an open lattice fretwork design...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Kinley Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Kinley Armchair is comfortably upholstered with tie-on seat and back cushions.
Overall dimensions: 33" W x 30"D x 37"H
Seat height: 18.25" to top of cushion
Arm height: 22.25" a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$4,000 / item
Two Modernist Art Deco Armchairs by Bas van Pelt for My Home, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Modernist Art Deco armchairs.
Design by Bas van Pelt for My Home Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Solid oak frames with original rattan se...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Beige Boucle
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchair with Carved Medallion, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden armchairs from the 19th century with hand-carved medallion, priced and sold each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, each chair features a carved splat adorned with a hand-carved oval medallion depicting a peony and a bird, perhaps a crane, among openwork foliages. These auspicious patterns are surmounted by a jewelry-like motif. The chairs follow the Chinese tradition with a carved wooden base and a woven rattan seat and are strengthened with side stretchers. Thanks to their elegant carvings, these two Chinese 19th century antique chairs with hand-carved medallions...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic chair with pouff Mod. Margherita in curved wicker and cushion covered in ivory boucle' fabric. Designed in 1960. by Franco Albini for Bonacina .Suitable for outdoor and indoor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Classic Bamboo and Rattan Club Chairs Comfortable and Stylish
Located in Chicago, IL
Unabashed elegance and refined design. These are apt adjectives to describe this pair of RATTAN and BAMBOO CLUB CHAIRS. The successful execution on the design elements of these chair...
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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and extremely rare mahogany and leather Regency bergere library armchair in fabulous antique condition. Most likely crafted around 1810-20 during England’s Regency p...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of 19th Century French Rattan Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Near pair of 19th century French rattan armchairs in good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo High Back Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These tall beautifully handcrafted Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a tortoiseshell finish, caned-bottom seats, and intricate bamboo open fretwork. Loose vintage chair cushions...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo "Papasan" Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo "Papasan" lounge chair with a beautiful patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Armchairs Club Chairs by Hans Vollmer, Vienna c 1903
By Hans Vollmer
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage rattan armchairs, which were designed by Hans Vollmer, 1902-1903, Vienna and executed by Prag - Rudniker Korbwaren Fabricati...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled arms.
Category
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four woven leather rawhide and rattan dining armchairs from McGuire's Antalya collection. Hand-crafted in the coastal California modern organic style featuring a thick rattan pole frame covered with a geometric pattern of woven lattice leather rawhide laces. The leather and rattan have a natural warm pecan light...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Unique inverse boomerang structure rattan and wicker armchair. France 1950's. Braided wicker details on armrest. In good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can ...
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century European Set of Four Nice Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of four classic 1930s European bistro chairs reedition, crafted of lightweight rattan and Artfibre. The woven design has white and taupe colored wide stripes. Following a time-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Polystyrene
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Roberto Mango, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Rattan wicker bucket basket armchairs or slipper chairs, black metal feet by Roberto Mango. Famous italian design like Janine Abraham, Mathieu Matégot, Vivai Del S...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bunny Williams Home Laurel Wicker Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Rattan is durable, elegant, and strong. Good wickerwork always demonstrates these characteristics, and our Laurel Armchair also incorporates a variety of cheerful and charming elemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,200 / item
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Chair for Rougier, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Chair for Rougier, France, 1950s. Some minor cane losses but overall in good original condition.
The price is for a single ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDONESIAN TEAK WOOD ROUND-BACK CHAIR
Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century
The wood elegantly carved and curved, the round-back and seating with cane.
H. 87 x W. 61 cm
Seat height 42.5 cm
Note:
Round back chairs, starting with the burgomaster chairs...
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Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark.
Model number- 146, the cha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Lounge chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier, 1950s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of rattan chairs with black metal legs designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol and manufactured by Edition Rougier in the 1950s. Seat height: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy
In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see pho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs with Ivory Bouclé Cushions
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs with Vienna straw cane backs and ivory bouclé cushion seats. This rarely seen vintage handmade armchairs exude elegance and charm i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs, Vivai Sud Style, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful pair of bamboo armchairs, from an important Italian villa, made in the 70s in the Bonacina style.
The cushions have been reupholstered in white fabric but our ate...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage wicker peacock chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage peacock 'emanuelle' style chair.
Timeless and decorative pieces in the bohemian style.
Can be used both in-and outside.
Good condition.
1970s - Asia
Height: 138c...
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1970s Thai Bohemian Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Back Armchair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sinuous rattan framed armchair featuring a woven honeycomb cane back crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chair has a gracefully curved pole ratta...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage set of rattan / bamboo barstools circa mid 1970's. These bar stools feature rattan framing with upholstered seats. Fabric is original so reco...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Paolo Tilche Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Ratan Armchairs Model “Silvia”
By Arform, Paolo Tilche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paolo Tilche (1925-2000)
Pair of armchairs model “Silvia”
Manufactured by Arform,
Italy, 1956
Rattan
Pair of Italian 20th century ratan armchairs ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
1980s Set of Four Rattan Armchairs with Fabric Pillows
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Europe
- Minor signs of wear
- suspension seat
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mater Sculptural Rattan and Upholstered Armchair by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Mater Sculptural Rattan and Upholstered Armchair by Houtique
Materials: upholstery, rattan
Dimensions: D 82 x W 68 x H 70 cm
Designed by Patricia Bustos.
Made in Spain.
Natural ratt...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cesca armchair model S64 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, crafted in 1992. The frame, meticulously constructed from tubular chrome steel, exudes modern elegance, while the distinctive ra...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced during the 1980s.
Rare version with rattan.
Good vintage condition.
Please note: set of 3 available, listed price is for ...
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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,406 / item
Mid Century Italian Foldable Chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century lacquered wooden and rattan foldable armchair.
Made in italy in the 1960s
Elegant design.
Produced by Consorzio sedie Friuli
Dimensions
Height: 87cm/34.25"
...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 2 rattan armchair by Lio Carminati, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of two rattan armchairs by Lio Carminati, circa 1960, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of mid-century design and the skilled craftsmanship of Italian designer Lio...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rattan armchairs with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Please note: matching table + sofa also available.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$9,965 / set
Victorian Style Rattan or Wicker Throne, H 125 cm Backrest Wide Seat
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular large armchair,early 20th century or late 19th century
Antique wicker wing chair. With very high backrest and very wide seat, throne t...
Category
20th Century Spanish Victorian Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pencil Reed Wing Back Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous vintage fan back pencil-reed split bamboo armchair dating from the 1970s. The hand-crafted barrel shaped back imparts a superior level of comfort all while adding a Chinoi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Contemporary Rattan Armchair Set in White Washed Solid Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary rattan armchair set of two. The seat is upholstered in white Bouclé and the back in woven natural cane. The solid oakwood structure provides strength and lightness to th...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan, Oak
$11,968 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Four McGuire Arm Chairs with White Washed Finish, Great Scale for Comfort
By McGuire
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four McGuire arm chairs with white washed finish, great scale for comfort. Upholstery in pristine condition.
Would look good in a library, office or...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$716 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,850 / item
Midcentury Modern Style Rattan Armchairs In Custom Finishes-Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The natural wooden structure features a rattan back and side handcrafted using the Portuguese traditional techniques. Two upholstered velvet cushions are placed on the seat and back of the armchair
Treatments: Fire Resistant; Pet Proof; Water Repellent Velvet...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
Dutch Colonial 17th Century Ebony Armchair, India/Indonesia/Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An unusual Indian half-relief carved ebony armchair
Coromandel coast, 1680-1700
?
Throughout carved with floral and vine motifs, the back rail with a central peony and ...
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Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
Italian mid century modern four rattan armchairs with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern four rattan armchairs with armrests, 1960s.
Set of four armchairs with curved armrests, in different shades in finely woven rattan. The legs are joined in ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Fan Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional set of six rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature a bentwood rattan frame with gracefully curved arms ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Rattan Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for vintage rattan armchairs for your living room? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
For rattan wingback chairs, recliners, bergère chairs and other rattan armchairs and seating, there is no shortage of popular search terms for interested parties — suggestions include Bielecky Brothers, New York–based makers of handcrafted rattan furniture since 1903; Milanese artist-designer Gabriella Crespi, who blended rattan with brass in sexy, sculptural pieces during the 1970s; and Peacock chairs, a catchall term for the numberless iterations of the beloved high-backed seat.
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, antique and vintage 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 armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.