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Material: Rattan
1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
Category
1970s European Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$5,940 / set
Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,640 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Vintage Baker Milling Road Chinoiserie Lacquered & Caned Settee Loveseat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Milling Road Chinoiserie Settee. Features a Sheraton style frame and black lacquered Chinoiserie finish with gold linework and trim. The settee fe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Large High Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nice set of two rattan lounge chairs, Bohemian Summer chairs for a relaxed weekend holiday.
Both chairs are pre-owned and in original good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,008 / set
Mid-Century Style Cane Armchair & Ottoman In Beige Velvet & Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of mid-century modern design, this armchair and ottoman set pairs architectural wood framing with tactile natural textures. Crafted in solid wood with a dark wal...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Maison Gatti Haussman Rattan Braided Bistro Armchairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of bistro cafe rattan dining armchairs made in the art deco taste by Maison Gatti Paris, France. The chairs feature gracefully curved or bent rattan frames. The arms a...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of iconic lounge chairs of 20th-century modern French design.
Designed in the 1950s by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, a close-knit couple in both their pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Style Leather Dining Armchair w Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a sculptural form that evokes mid-century elegance, this dining armchair showcases a perfect blend of timeless craftsmanship and rich, tactile finishes. Its gracefully contoured...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Leather
Pair of 1970s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Alberto Smania, Reimagined by FORME
By Smania
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A sophisticated blend of vintage Italian craftsmanship and contemporary comfort, this exquisite pair of lounge chairs was originally designed in the 1970s by Alberto Smania for Smani...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Rattan
Mid-Century Style Armchair In White Frame & Rose Blossom Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Split Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Manner of Betty Cobonpue
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural split reed lounge chair and ottoman in the manner of Betty Cobonpue. The chair dimensions are 34.5"H x 23.75"W x 51.25"D. The ottoman dimensions are 18.25"H x 23.25"W x 21...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Pair of daybeds in rattan and bamboo with velvet upholstery, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of daybeds in woven rattan and bent malacca with orange velvet upholstery, Italian manufacture, 1960s - sold individually
Aesthetically pleasing and evocative of su...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Eero Aarnio, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Leather, Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of woven rattan and brown leather lounge chairs designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1970s.
Provenance: From the Baughman-designed interior of Thayer and Doris Coggin house, Hig...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of barrel back form rattan wicker lounge chairs or club chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The rare chairs feature a strong ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D
Seat Height (inc...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous twisted rattan sofa by McGuire.
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$2,516 Sale Price
30% Off
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s.
No restorations or modifications have been made.
The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Curvaceous Bamboo Chairs attributed to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Rattan Chairs, attributed to The McGuire Company, Asian, circa 1960s. Please see our Gabriella Crespi end table on 1stdibs that would work well with these chairs.
Category
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera pouf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker designed by Franco Albini and made in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf is in fabulous co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of armchairs made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s.
Their design and natural fiber materials recall the production of the historic furniture brand "Viva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Bamboo and rattan daybed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A comfortable daybed in woven rattan and bent malacca, upholstered in green plaid fabric, Italian manufacture, 1960s
With its aesthetic charm and evocation of dreamy summer days, ra...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 4 Bauhaus Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 dark brown Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '70s.
It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home.
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Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32...
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Armchair in Scalamandre
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming wicker rattan armchair made in the California coastal organic modern manner and style of Michael Taylor. Attributed to Wicker Works the chair has a strong rattan frames cove...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D
Seat Height: 17”
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs with Cane BM 61 P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs BM 61
P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
This rare set of ten BM 61 dining chairs was designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s for P. Lauritsen & Sønner. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Swedish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and red fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 29.5” H x 23.65” W x 73”
Seat Height: 15”
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Ralph Lauren Polo Organic Woven Rattan Wicker Coastal Sofa 20th Century
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection woven rattan, wicker sofa. No damage to the woven rattan. The recently upholstered white cushions are in good condition. The only ...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s.
The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and rattan lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and produced by Forma S.A., Brazil, 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to metal legs.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan “Peacock” style lounge chair. In original condition with some wear appropriate for its age and use. Suitable for outdoor use with proper care and maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
Category
20th Century British Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century set of four barrel back armchairs or lounge chairs crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a thick pole rattan cons...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Arts and Crafts Wicker Longue Chair By Dryad and Co UK.1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arts ana Crafts Wickering Longue Chair UK 1920s
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Longue Chair By Egon Eiermann Model E10 1940s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Egon Eiermann Longue Chair Model E10 Germany 1949
Category
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and black-painted iron lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Moderate oxidation to metal legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x 40.625” W x...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the laid-back luxury of this incredible vintage woven rattan sectional sofa. A stunning example of 1970s organic modern design, this piece is a testament to superior craftsm...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Set of Four Thick Rattan & Upholstery Counter-Height Barstools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, these barstools feature great construction, made with thick legs and plenty of support, tied together with expertly crafted rattan knots. The ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flared arms and rattan seat.
History
In the 1800's as pioneers traveled West across America, they discovered the useful and remarkable hickory tree. This small diameter tree grew throughout the Midwest in groups of twenty to thirty, surrounded by much larger trees. As the saplings struggled towards the sunlight above, they grew straight and tall - yet the diameter did not exceed two to three inches - even after twenty to thirty years of growth. The hardwood saplings were used for many different things (e.g. wagon wheel spokes, tool handles and furniture). The hickory saplings could be bent to fit the contours of the body, so the furniture was incredibly comfortable and strong. The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs.
In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays on the town square in Martinsville, Indiana. Legend has it that Richardson and his father had made hickory chairs and rockers for the President Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage many years earlier.
Others in the Martinsville area studied Richardson's products and banded together in 1892 in an abandoned church, producing hickory sapling furniture as a full-time business. They chose the name ""Old Hickory"" for the new company, the same nickname as the late President Jackson. When the company incorporated in 1899, a full line of products were available for shipping across the country to homes and resorts. Old Hickory furniture became so poplar that it was going to the new National Park Lodges in the West as well as Great Camps and resorts in the Adirondack Park. The most famous installation was the Old Faithful...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,200 / item
Midcentury Italian Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Made probably in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a beautiful all original item in good condition. It has some signs of use, scratches to the b...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leather Swivel Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern set of four pole rattan lacquered bar height stools with swivel seats. The stools feature a gracefully curved bent rattan back inset with leather rawhide laces in a ge...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is produced by, among other...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Beech, Rattan
$2,657 Sale Price / set
20% Off
6 Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Bamboo Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage McGuire dining chairs set of 6 chairs. Made of woven rattan on. Bamboo bases. 4 brocade cushions s available.
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,730 / set
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design
By IKEA
Located in Roma, RM
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design for Bonacina
Product Details
Chair with an iron suspended frame, covered in wic...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, 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 unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,477 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, 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 Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,470 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs by Maison Louis Drucker in Ruby Red, Bottle Green, White
By Maison Louis Drucker
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 no light rattan / bamboo arm chairs hand crafted by Maison Louis Drucker Paris:
inversé weaving pattern in Colors Ruby Red , Bottle Green and W...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
By John Risley
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, rattan and wood lounge chair designed by John Risley, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 33.4” H x 33.75” W x 41” D
Seat Height: 12.75”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Rattan Loop Tub Club Chair, Woven Cane Seat
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Unusual rattan tub chair with loop motif and woven cane seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$354 Sale Price
40% Off
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Located in Roma, RM
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Product Details
Complete with Dedar fabric cushion – model “A Joy”
Fabric customizable.
Production: Molto C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$2,254 / set
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Cane Back Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of McGuire organic modern rattan bamboo cane back arm chairs. These vintage 1970s organic modern chairs were designed in the classic tradition, using beautiful materials simpl...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique and Vintage Rattan Seating on 1stDibs: Shop Rattan Dining Chairs, Bar Stools, Armchairs and More
Shopping for vintage rattan dining chairs, swivel chairs, bar stools or sofas? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
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.
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.
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. Postwar San Francisco brand McGuire, which became synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design, is known to enthusiasts for its collectible rattan furniture, in particular its Director's X-Chair and Cracked Ice chair.
Find antique and vintage rattan sofas, daybeds, dining chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
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