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Material: Rattan
Mid-Century Woven Rattan Peacock High Back Lounge Chair with Armrests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century woven rattan peacock high back lounge chair with built-in armrests, round base and high rounded back. In original condition, with minimal wear and rattan loss. Wear is co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and stunning original rattan weave.
This beautiful example...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,719 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Vintage Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Bamboo Chairs for Rohe Noordwolde
Located in London, England
Pair of 1960s Dirk Van Sliedrecht rattan bamboo high-back with a round seat chairs. Manufactured by Rohe Noordwolde.
The chairs are well made and v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Country Style Woven Rattan and Bamboo Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage pair of Country style Burmese hand woven rattan chairs from the mid 20th century, with arching backs and double H-Form cross stretchers. Created in Burma (nowadays called M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duke of Devonshire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
$1,739 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Boho Chic Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s.
Please note the details and different techniques in this chair....
Category
1970s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
1970s Vintage Yellow Rattan Balloon Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bohemian style 1970s vintage yellow rattan balloon chair with lattice back, scroll arms and zippered cushion in happy yellow. Original patina.
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Coastal Tall-back Rattan Chair, Newly Upholstered Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Tall-back Rattan Chair, Newly Upholstered Cushion
Offered for sale is a vintage Coastal ratan and reed high back chair with a newly reupholstered seat cushion. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Pair of Stunning Round Barrel Shape Bamboo Rattan Cane Seat Chairs
By Paul Frankl, Adriano Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage rattan bamboo cane seat chairs.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Six Chairs Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Six chairs made in rattan and bamboo. Made in Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe Set of Four B42 Rattan Easy Chairs by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of FourMR10 chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927.
Manufactured by Tecta, circa 1960. Germany
Inspired by the chairs of Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe rep...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Liberty outdoor chairs in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chairs in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Pair of vintage outdoor chairs entirely in woven rattan. The rounded ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of rattan armchairs were designed by Tito Agnoli in 1959. Rectangular base with scoop-form seats and curvy arms, these chairs work with or without cushions....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,795 / set
Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage English Regency Brighton Pavilion style armchairs crafted from bamboo and rattan. Features horseshoe shaped bamboo frames detailed with fretwork of traditional geomet...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,450 / set
Rattan Armchair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1950
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this unique rattan armchair by Rohé Noordwolde, dating from the 1950s.
This armchair features a beautifully subtle design. The armrests have a refined look, thanks ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Modern Rattan Chairs in a Honey Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of modern rattan chairs in a honey finish.
Enjoy sumptuous relaxation with this lounge chair.
Crafted from elegant rattan, its honey finish radiates warmth and sophistication. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,626 / set
Bundle Lounge Chair in Red, Natural or Green Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Chair bundle lounge with structure in steel
with nylon and natural rattan for indoor use.
Also available with structure in steel with nylon
and pvc fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,327 / item
Midcentury Chromed Metal with Removable Rattan and Wicker Italian Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs with removable rattan seat. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to designers Franco Campi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white enamel paint finish looks new. The white and green canvas slings also look bright and clean, good as new. The rattan chairs have a lovely coastal vibe. They do collapse like typical directors chairs, making them easy to store if needed. Consider completing your coastal arrangement with our McGuire wheat sheaf...
Category
1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage English Regency Brighton Pavilion style armchairs crafted from bamboo and rattan. Features horseshoe shaped bamboo frames detailed with fretwork of traditional geomet...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,450 / set
Vintage 1970s chair made of rattan and bamboo
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this cozy vintage 1970s designer chair by Jonathan Adler, made of rattan and bamboo.
This charming vintage designer chair was created ...
Category
1970s Classical Roman Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good or...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of the bird after which it's named, this rare chair features large rolled arms and an hourglass shaped base. A stunning piece of furniture with a rich history, its design and craftsmanship reflect the elegance and sophistication of its era. Designed to make a statement both structurally and aesthetically, Peacock chairs are considered pieces of art as well as chairs. In fine original condition with a beautifully aged original rich surface color patina, this chair is part of a set that includes the chair and a very rare Peacock rocker, probably custom made in the South of France. Each piece is sold separately.
The iconic Peacock chair has a fascinating history and cultural significance. Gaining popularity in the 1920s, it became a "must have piece" with everyone from government officials to celebrities. Its association with Hollywood and the entertainment industry further elevated its status, as seen in its prominent appearances in films and TV series. It's legendary portrayal of Morticia Addams' regal throne in The Addams Family and Sylvia Kristel's memorable scene in the French erotic...
Category
1930s French Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Palecek President’s Stick Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience timeless comfort with our American-style Vintage Coastal Palecek President’s Stick Rattan Lounge Chair. Featuring meticulously crafted st...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of Six Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Andrianna Shamaris Dutch Colonial Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Dutch colonial teak chair with adjustable back rest. Pair available. The price reflects one. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; Backrest 22″ high x 11.5” seat height x 38” arm re...
Category
1950s Dutch Colonial Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$2,250 / item
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Hairpin Legs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use
- Rattan in very good condition
- Made in Germany
- Height of seat 39 cm.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rattan Brighton Pavillion Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage rattan Brighton Pavilion chair with a loose cushion. The graceful horseshoe shape to the chair and intricate rattan design makes this chair quite special. A variety of op...
Category
20th Century Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
21st Century Leather Velvet Rattan George Dining Chair Oak Handmade in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
George is one of the Wood Tailors Club's bestsellers.
12 units ready to ship!
A membership application in a privileged club sometimes requires an endorsement by at least one club member. So, inspired in the symbolism of the act, George Dining Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Rattan, Oak
$1,627 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 Chiavarine chairs 3 slats model. These extremely light chairs were designed by the Levaggi brothers in the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy.
The chairs feature a struct...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan
19th C Childs Ladder Back Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C childs ladder back chair with original rush seat. The seat is so beautiful. Pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a statement with this Pair of Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs. Featuring a stunning fan-shaped backrest crafted from split rattan, these chai...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,199 / item
Wicker Swivel Chair in Wool Boucle, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful egg-shaped rattan and wicker chair from the 1970s. Original cushions newly reupholstered in white wool boucle. Chair swivels 360 degrees and tilts backwards. Incredibly uni...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wool
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Outdoor chair entirely in woven rattan. The rectangular backrest is in rattan with brown, white and green wicker weaves with a rectangular pattern. The seat is in brown rattan with green and white details. The curved rattan legs are finished with green and white wicker parts. This seat is perfect for the garden.
Produced in the early 1900s in full Liberty style, this seat comes from Palazzo Falconi, a historic building from the 1700s which in the first half of the 1900s was a prestigious Italian hotel...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Bohemian Wicker Emmanuelle Peacock Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Bohemian Wicker Emmanuelle Peacock Chairs, France, 1950s
A rare and beautifully preserved pair of mid-20th century Emmanuelle-style wicker chairs, crafted in France during t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Icelandic Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use
- Rattan in very good condition
- Made in Germany
- With sheepskin included
- Height of seat 39 cm.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Inspired Red Woven Rattan and Wire Hoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red dyed and woven rattan chair on white enameled wire frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with age and use including a few spots where red has chipped.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wire
Vintage Ratan Peacock Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An exquisite 1960s Italian rattan peacock chair, featuring a woven fan-shaped back and curved solid arms. This sculptural and iconic silhouette captures the elegance of mid-century d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Creel and Gow Rattan Trellis Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco
Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,000 / item
Udom Udomsrianan Nest Chair, Circa 2000
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modern and unique chair made of organic rattan by Udom Udomsrianan and produced by Planet 2001. Udom Udomsrianan is known for his minimalist, biomorphic designs. He uses sculptural...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1970s Bamboo Rattan Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
$1,916 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Emmanuel peacock wicker Rattan chair. C.1960 Italy
In very good condition commensurate with age. general expected signs of wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Rationalist Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern wood and rattan French Rationalist chairs, by unknown designer. Manufactured in France, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age a...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Bentwood
Mid-Century Oak Frame High Back Throne Chair with Rattan Seat and Backrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century oak frame high back throne chair with rattan seat and backrest. This unique chair has a zig-zag pattern woven with rattan and a low seat with short legs and a very high b...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat.
Professionally restored to original specificat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$422 Sale Price
35% Off
Italian vintage Pair of rattan chairs
Located in Milano, IT
This pair of rattan chairs is a refined example of light and functional design, typical of the 1950s and 60s, where the simplicity of the forms meets the craftsmanship of the materia...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,148 / set
Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Wicker & Metal Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Wicker & Metal Chair, Italy, 1960s
A striking example of mid-century Italian design, this 1960s rattan and wicker chair captures the essence of the era wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo Chairs, Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Riviera chairs made of bamboo, rattan and black metal attributed to Janine Abraham, Dirk Rol, France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bohemian Vintage Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s.
Please note the details and different techniques in this chair....
Category
1970s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 3 pieces Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's.
Production circa 1970-80's
These chairs are created in tubular chrome and woven cane rattan seat and back.
Each chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique and Vintage Rattan Chairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for vintage rattan chairs? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
For rattan dining chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs and other rattan 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 chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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