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Material: Rattan
Anglo-Indian 1900 Armchair with Carved Back, Mythical Creatures and Woven Rattan
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Anglo-Indian carved wooden armchair from circa 1900 with carved back and mythical creatures on the arms. This magnificent Anglo-Indian carved wooden armchair, dating from circa 19...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Forma Side Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma side chair indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan.
Dimensions: 58.5 cm x 66cm x height 78.5cm.
A contemporary collection perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces, ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$889 / item
Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Armchair, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Rattan Hoops Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful elegant pair of rattan « hoops » armchairs. They are large, comfortable and high quality made. Entirely hand made, they are in excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,399 / set
Rattan armchair with fabric padding, italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Rattan armchair with fabric padding, italy, 1960s
Rattan armchair with rounded shapes and fabric padding, italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
French Rattan Vintage Design Armchair from the 1950s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this luxurious French rattan vintage design armchair from the 1950s.
This stunning and elegant vintage rattan armchair is a true eye-catcher, if you ask us. Not only...
Category
1950s Classical Roman Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous armchair or lounge chair, Mod. B3, designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina in the 1970s, Italy.
The rattan - bamboo armchair was completely restore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Rattan Armchairs in the Style of Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rattan armchairs with curved arched rear legs attached to the armrests. In the style of Audoux & Minnet.
In good vintage condition. Some of the seat ties and rods have been r...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 3 French Rattan Vintage Design Armchairs from the 1950s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this set of 3 luxurious French rattan vintage design armchairs from the 1950s.
This stunning set of vintage rattan chairs is a true eye-catcher, in our opinion. They are...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 2 French Rattan Vintage Design Armchairs from the 1950s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 luxurious French rattan vintage design armchairs from the 1950s.
This stunning set of vintage rattan armchairs is, in our opinion, a true eye-catcher. ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Brown Rattan Armchair Lio Carminati in the Style Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage armchair or wingback chair from stained rattan by
Lio Carminati style Gio Ponti designed circa 1948 Italy and executed 1950s.
While the freestanding armchair shows a high wingback for relaxing and reading, the seat has a renewed loose cushion in blue color from textile fabric.
Wether your style is traditional, art deco or mid century modern the amazing rattan lounge chair could be the star in your living room.
The Italian architect Gio Ponti used this model of armchair for some of the
furnishings on the ocean liner Conte Biancamano from 1948-1949.
Carlo Mollino photographed...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Vintage Pair of Italian Thick Rattan Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderfully restored thick rattan framed lounge armchairs with a lovely new fabric to highlight their CHIC and vintage history. Made in Italy in the manner of Bonacina and in ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
This item has a wonderful patina due tu age and use.
In the seat and in the back as well a piece of rattan is ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Wood, Rattan and Leather Scandinavian Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood, rattan and leather Scandinavian armchairs, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Italian Mid Century Rattan B4 Armchair and Pouf, Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair and pouf by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s
Armchair mod. B4 with armrests and curved backrest complete with footrest, entirely in ratt...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the tropical charm with our Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair, perfect for adding a relaxed vibe to your space.
Features distinctive nautilus patterned armrests, ad...
Category
1980s Indonesian Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel.
The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Tito Agnoli Armchairs and Side Table , circa 1950, Italiy
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of Armchairs and Side Table by Tito Agnoli, circa 1950, Italy. Very decorative pieces made with rattan and metal.
CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. Wear cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs by Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of rattan lounge chairs are new arrivals from Sweden. Made in the 1950s both chairs are in remarkably good condition showing no major signs of wear, damage or repair. We di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$8,400 / set
Egon Eiermann E10 Wicker Armchair 'Korbsessel, Murmann, Mid-Century Modern'
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born near Berlin in 1904, German architect, furniture designer and university lecturer Egon Eiermann desigend his famous ‘E10’ rattan armchair in 1949. Eiermann is regarded as one of...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Bauhaus art deco amrchairs by Lajos Kozma for Thonet Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus art deco amrchairs by Lajos Kozma for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
Category
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Dining Chairs, Custom Finish
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of McGuire Rattan arm chairs. 3 pairs available. Note the beautiful custom finish and embroider upholstery.
Category
1980s American Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Armchair with rectangular base. The supporting structure is made of chromed metal rod with a square section, and makes u...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Painted Rattan Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage rattan arm chairs. Deep seats and a clean and simple design. A chic semigloss black finish. Acquired from a Palm Be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Paint
$1,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised black frame and rattan seat
Originally designed in the 1800s with elaborate curv...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$711 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan armchair with metal base attributed to Franco Albini circa
Located in Grenoble, FR
Rattan armchair in the shape of a sun, metal base. Very representative of the 50s often attributed to Franco Albini
Very good original condition
we often find an attribution to Janin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Herta Maria Witzemann Cane Armchairs Pair Germany, 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of armchairs designed by Herta Maria Witzemann and manufactured by Wilde & Spieth, Germany 1954. The chairs have solid metal frames and hand...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Peacock Armchair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo Peacock armchair.
Signs are due to age and use. Cost for restoration on request.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Incredible Antique Chinese Rattan & Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and beautiful pair of antique Chinese rattan and bamboo armchairs with great style and craftsmanship.
arm heigh 26.5
Seat dept 18
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950's Stitched Leather and Rattan Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rattan pair of armchairs
Good condition some part of the rattan have been replaced see pictures
color is quiet...
Category
1950s European Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
19th Century Walnut Bobbin Stool
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very ornate late 19th century walnut turned bobbin and rush seat stool or armchair. Beautifully turned bobbin frame with triple stretchers.
DIMENSIONS
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Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
$515 Sale Price
35% Off
Charlottenborg Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Charlottenborg lounge chair. The curved shape, which later became very characteristic for Arne Jacobsen’s many famous chairs, is already su...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Armchair Lounge Chair Bamboo and Rattan, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Lounge armchair in solid bamboo and rattan structure made in Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Poltrona in vimini, Italia, 1960s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Poltrona in vimini e cuoio, prodotta in Italia negli anni ‘60.
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Pair of French Mid-century Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Roi
Located in New York, NY
A confident, timeless, modern statement. An elegant and iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern rattan basket lounge chairs / armchairs by Janine Abraha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ficks Reed Far Horizons 1950s Rattan Barrel Chair and Tile Side Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan barrel chair with matching side table. This set dates from the 1950s and has been updated with a new custom made tropical pattern seat cushion along with two custom throw pillows for the back. The chair is comfortable with or without the cushions. Each of the custom made throw pillows are reversible. One side is a kiwi green vinyl, the opposite is slightly lighter green fabric. The end table features its original white tile top with Asian inspired emblems on top. Sold as a set.
Complete your Ficks Reed set with our Far Horizons pagoda coffee table (sold separately). We also have several more pieces of furniture by Ficks Reed. There are two modular sofas and sectionals... one in blue, one in burnt orange. We also have square occassional tables that can be used as coffee tables or large side table.. or the corner piece in a Ficks Reed sectional...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century John Wisner For Ficks Reed Bamboo Horseshoe Back Armchair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hastings, GB
Classic, rare mid century John Wisner for Ficks Reed 'Far Horizons' bamboo, rattan & nickel horseshoe back armchairs, 1954, USA.
Original cushions all in great condition.
Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Knotty Contemporary Rattan Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat, Cushions in Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo and Rattan Accent Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo and Rattan Accent Chairs
This is a pair of vintage bamboo and rattan accent chairs. Crafted from sturdy bamboo and rattan poles in a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Armchair Bamboo Rattan In the Style of Gio Ponti Lio Carminati Midcentury 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair designed in the style of Lio Carminati and Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in the 1950s.
The armchair with high backrest and curvilinear shapes was made of bamboo and rattan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Modern Rattan and Metal Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of sculptural rattan armchairs in very good condition.
The chairs have an elegant basket form seat and large rounded armrests.
The frame is made from steel and is covered in ra...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style elm scholar's chairs from the early 20th century, with unusual upper rail, carved panels on the splats, curved arms and rattan seats. Born in Chi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Coppia Di Poltrone in Vimini Rattan Anni 50, Vintage, Mid-Century, Deco
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di poltrone in vimini rattan anni 50 - vintage - mid century - deco
Descrizione :
Coppia di sedie in rattan
poltrone con porta riviste ann...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladderback & Woven Rattan Seat Arm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century armchairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb. These chairs have light wooden frames, checkered rattan cane webbing seats, and ladder backs, resting on ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
2 Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs and Their Cushions, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 bamboo and rattan armchairs and their cushions circa 1970
2 sets of cushions, 1 green set and 1 gray set
structure and cushion in very good condition.
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair.
Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown painted and Metal Silver leaf stretcher legs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,047 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vivai del Sud Bergère Chair, Italian Tropicalist Style, Rattan, Silk, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vivai del Sud Bergère Chair, Italian Tropicalist Style, Rattan, Silk, 1970's
This Italian tropicalist style piece by Vivai del Sud is handmade in Italy. This lounge chair still ha...
Category
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Mid-century Iron and Rattan Lounge Chairs Augusto Bozzi Attributed, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern cantilevered armchairs / lounge chairs attributed to Augusto Bozzi. The pieces embody both Modernism and Craft. They are handmad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$6,500 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Fabulous 1970s Vintage Rattan "Peacock" Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Peacock style Armchair, mid-20th century
Rattan, with fabric cushion, excellent condition for age. Local pick up or delivery available at no cost.
Seat height approx. 16.5
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Two Original Armchairs, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of two restored beech Bauhaus Armchairs.
Style: Bauhaus
Maker: Robert Slezak
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Beech, Chrome-plated Steel, Rattan.
In pristine origina...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century Set of Two Provenzal Armchairs in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two provenzal armchairs. Wooden armchairs with a wide traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style. Painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,465 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pair of 1950s Armchairs in Black Metal and Rattan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 1950s Armchairs in Black Metal and Rattan seat with wooden arms.
In Good Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 21”D x 29”H x 25”W, Seat: 17.5”H
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Indoor Matilda Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Matilda easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 100cm x 110cm x H 63cm.
The same principle of...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,423 / item
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Coppia di Poltrone e Tavolino Garden Set Design 1960
Located in Taranto, IT
Il set da giardino composto da due poltrone e un tavolino, disegnato da Luigi Caccia Dominioni negli anni ’60, è un perfetto esempio di eleganza e funz...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Rattan armchairs model Tre cerchi by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of rattan armchairs mod. Tre cerchi by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
Armchairs mod. Tre Cerchi with round rattan base. The structure is based on three intersecting cir...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Rattan and Wicker Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs with rattan structure, wicker weave entirely handmade.
Italian design from the late 1970s, new upholstery, in ivory-coloured microfibre fabric.
The sofa is also ava...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
$2,297 Sale Price
30% Off
Vito Latis, unique pair of rattan and metal armchairs
By Vito Latis
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2368
Vito Latis (1912-1996)
Unique pair of armchairs in curved metal, very big and confortable proportion, seat and back in rattan and armrests in woven Indian cane, legs with b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Rattan Sofa, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco rattan sofa, circa 1930
good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the feet.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Armchairs
Materials
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.