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Material: Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Rattan and orange lounge chair by John Hutton for Donghia.
The frame is in original condition, it shows minor wear consistent with age.
The cushion are newly recovered in a ...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of two vintage design chairs by Franco Albini for Tecta, chrome and rattan
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These stylish vintage set of design armchairs by Franco Albini for Tecta are not only attractive to look at due to their unique design but also comfortable to sit in, partly because ...
Category
20th Century Rattan Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,175 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal relaxation with our Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Lounge Chair. Handcrafted in the USA, this chair epitomizes American craftsmanship and seaside charm, offering a perfe...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin - PAIR Cane + Metal Peacock Chairs - Organic Modern
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair vintage organic modern high back ocassional chairs in cane and iron by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1980s.
Freshly upholstered with NOS Cohama "Festival" silk blend.
Me...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Four Foldable Garden Chairs in Rattan and Lacquered Iron
Located in Paris, FR
Four garden chairs in woven and lacquered rattan, on an foldable iron structure.
Category
1970s French Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Green Vintage Bistro Chairs with Woven Reed Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 2 charming green vintage bistro chairs with elegant detailing and woven reed seats.
This lovely and graceful pair of green vintage bistro chairs features ma...
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20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 6 Vintage Chairs, 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb set of 6 chairs in bamboo and rattan.
Origin: Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$13,030 / set
Twisted Washed White Rattan Coastal Style Barrel Back Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Late 20th century Twisted Rattan Coastal / Bohemian style Barrel back lounge chair with upholstery seat cushion. Circa 1990s
Features a Verner Panton Chair's Inspired design with white washed twisted rattan frame and a removable upholstered seat cushion.
In excellent original condition with very minor sings of wear consistent with age an history. Please see the close up pics for details.
The cushion has been recently reupholstered with a vintage tropical print fabric...
Category
1990s Bohemian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Swivel Tilt Egg Pod Chair
By Henry Link
Located in Stafford, TX
Vintage 1970s pod wicker chair, often referred to as a swivel or bucket wicker chair. It features:
• Curved, cocoon-like backrest that envelops the sitter, giving it that classic “p...
Category
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,312 Sale Price
30% Off
Rattan and Iron Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French sculptural rattan and iron chair. Handwoven cone shaped rattan seat sits freely inside the iron frame. One of a kind, prototype chair. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1970s French Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
$950 Sale Price
47% Off
1950s Midcentury Country Style Woven Rattan Rustic Chairs, Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Country style hand woven rattan chairs from the mid 20th century, with arching backs and double H-Form cross stretchers. Embrace a fusion of functionality and earth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Manufactured in French, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$2,564 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
By McGuire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, ultra rare set of McGuire bamboo dining chairs with gorgeous sculptural design on exterior, see pics. The chairs are newly upholstered in a white and Tiffany blue cotton bl...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rattan, Wood
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
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The rustic chair from the early 19th century, with a hand-carved shell, is a charming piece that evokes the simplicity and craftsmanship of the era. This chair, anchored in the charm...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$4,303 / set
6 Ficks Reed Rattan Black Dining Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
et of 6 rattan black style dining chairs by Fick’s Reed feature a high gloss finish and floral upholstery. Structurally sound, all strapping intact, upholstery in good condition
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Olive Green, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Velvet, Walnut and Brass
n a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a cer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Brass
19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs and wonderful aged patina.
Category
1860s American Adirondack Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat
This antique child’s chair features a classic ladder back design and a cream-colored p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Manufactured in French, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$2,277 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Birdy Chair in Blue or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Birdy made in natural rattan in
blue finish. With back and seat cushions
included.
Also available in natural rattan finish.
Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks,
if...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,777 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Set of six chairs model "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in the 1960s.
La his frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel, the seats are made of r...
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1960s German Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Tub Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with the warm, organic charm of this striking pair of Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Tub Chairs. Featuring hand-wrapped pencil reed detailing and a sculptural tub-back si...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Reed
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 vintage 80's chairs in oak wood Danese design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs with oak frame and rattan seat, Danese design, 1980s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 75 cm; Width 54 cm; Len...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,183 Sale Price
25% Off
Set Of 10 Rattan Chairs, Studio Smania
By Smania
Located in Roma, RM
Set Of 10 Rattan Chairs, Studio Smania
Product Details
Set of bamboo chairs with dark leather bindings and double layer for the backrest, in Vienna straw. Removable cushion. Original...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Leather, Straw, Rattan
$10,042 / set
Luc Counter Chair Brown Wood Polished Brass Rina
Located in Lisbon, PT
Finishes for this listing:
- Black wood frame
- Natural Rattan Back
- Polished Nickel foot rest
- Smooth easy clean K5228 Smooth Powder 71
Made to Order.
For sales with delivery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$1,527 / item
Italian Midcentury Chairs in Oak and Rattan by Mauro Pasquinelli, 1975
By Tisettanta
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of chairs model "Nodo", designed 1975 by Mauro Pasquinelli and produced from Tisettanta, Italy.
The chairs were awarded with the "Com...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma in Red, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Brass
Janine Abraham Set of 4 Chairs for Maison Rougier, France, 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Set of Four Chairs by Janine Abraham for Maison Rougier, France, late 1950s.
This model was presented at the 1956 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. Each chair features a black la...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Rattan and Black Iron Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century black painted iron and rattan chair designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for the Gebroeders (brothers) Jonkers in the Netherlands. Dirk van Sliedregt (1920-...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Restored Rattan Dining Armchair W/ Twisted Rattan Arms, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four vintage Paul Frankl inspired rattan dining chairs with unique twisted stick rattan arms on a pole rattan frame and white fabric seats.
1980, United States
We only purchas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,905 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Tub Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace effortless coastal elegance with this stunning pair of vintage woven rattan tub chairs. Their gracefully curved silhouette and tightly woven frame offer both style and comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer head bend bentwood pressed wood back wit...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
Bar Chair Karl with Arms in Solid Wood and Upholstery New
Located in Lisbon, PT
Black lacquered wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft comfortable upholstery seat. Made to order.
If you are planning on ordering an upholstery item with COM uphol...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Walnut Highback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut highback Suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut.
Also available in maple.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 74 cm x H 122 cm
Woven panels ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900
Good solid construction with historic repairs (please refer to photos).
Please message for a specific destination...
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Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired with an intimate voluptuousness that can embrace you and surprisingly break the frontiers of sophistication and elegance, with a rich Cotton Velvet finish. On another note, Alma Counter Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Brass
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Italian Rattan Armchair, circa 1960
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury, Italian chair
Bent Rattan and woven Manilla grassa frame
Minor flaking of the clear coat on the back of the chair (see images)
No structural damage or large cracks of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and Rattan
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example of timeless design. Made from rattan and metal, these chairs combine elegance and d...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 black lacquered rattan chairs, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 black lacquered rattan chairs, Italy 1970
Product details
Set of chairs in glossy black lacquered rattan with geometric backrest, the set includes cushions in original fabri...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Yellow Velvet and Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma in Yellow Velvet and Walnut Wood Legs
Alma chair is costumizable in the fabric options and wood legs.
In a piece that combines classic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Bar Chair Karl in Natural Beech and Bouclê Latte
Located in Lisbon, PT
Natural Beech wood and Paris Forest Upholstery
Made to order.
For sales with delivery address within European territories, VAT will be charged additionally to the stated price.
I...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$1,457 / item
Vintage Rattan Chair with Slanted Back & Long Front Skir
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Country style Thai hand woven rattan chair from the mid 20th century, with arching back and double H-Form cross stretcher. Experience the ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Country Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Chair in the Style of M.Breuer, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Marcel Breuer, by unknown manufacturer from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$986 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Charles Limbert Chair with Inlay - Stickley Era - W7496 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Charles Limbert Chair with inlay in excellent condition. Rattan on both seat and back is in perfect shape! Marked with the Limbert brand. This is a highly collec...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of French Vintage Oak Side Chairs with Rattan Backs and Seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Vintage oak side chairs with rattan backs and seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Vienna Secession, 1900s
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This early 20th-century Jugendstil chair reflects the refined minimalism and geometric precision associated with the Vienna Secession movement. Its form is sharply defined, favoring ...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Rattan Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Rare set of four original chairs attributed to Arturo Pani in iron and original rattan, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Iron
$7,000 / set
Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs with a single matching footstool attributed to Ficks Reed. Extremely comfortable and generous proportions with floral upholstered cushions that ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,400 / set
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$717 / item
Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$1,315 / set
European Rattan Set with Sofa and 2 Seats 'Approx, 1930'
Located in Oostende, BE
The set consists of 1 sofa and 2 individual chairs. We sell it as a set, not possible to buy chairs separately from sofa or vice versa. One of the rattan seatings was originally dama...
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1930s Belgian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Maple Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple tilt easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Natural maple
Also available in walnut.
Dimensions: 95 cm x 92 cm x H 62 cm
Tilt is handmade...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Maple
$3,419 / item
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Black Oak
Seat: Natural Rat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Brass
Indoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, nylon, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 59 cm x 61 cm x H 78cm
Spontaneous an...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,564 / item
Dining Chair Karl Black Lacquered Plywood Wood, Velvet Seat and Rattan Backrest
Located in Lisbon, PT
Plywood wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft confortable upholstery seat. Made to Order.
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
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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