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Material: Rattan
Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
A great looking pair of large tall wing back vintage rattan armchairs w/ hand crafted construction in overall nicely aged original rich honey colored surface patina. In the style of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Cane
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan and Bamboo Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Ralph Lauren Polo Home natural woven rattan and bamboo sofa, Late 20th Century. This modern sculptural loveseat features loose white ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor fraying of wicker wrapping on one chair; wear of bamboo consistent wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage IKEA Rattan Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge Chair
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage IKEA 'Karlskrona' Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam made in the 1990s. This highly sought after chaise lounge is made in woven wicker, it features a headrest...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Spanish Rattan Stools or Small Benches with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted bamboo and woven wicker cane stools / side tables
These stunning Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stools or small benches we...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Lacquered Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Oversized organic modern lounge chair designed by Elinor McGuire in the California coastal style. The chair features a large horseshoe shaped round back with a thick pole rattan fram...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Warm Set of 8 Vintage Honey Bamboo and Caramel Leather Dining Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous set of eight (8) beautifully aged Organic dining chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Stout expertly crafted rattan construction accented with handsome caramel woven leather sea...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo
Vintage Organic Rattan Armchair and Round Coffee Table Set, 1980s-1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
This vintage organic rattan armchair and matching round coffee table set dates from the late 1980s to early 1990s and was most likely produced in Asia. The design emphasizes natural ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Club Armchair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Ralph Lauren Polo Home natural woven rattan and bamboo club chair, Late 20th Century. This large modern sculptural lounge chair features loose white canvas zippered seat and...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Spanish Long Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Woven Bamboo Rattan Bench with Cane Seat
This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular long bench was handcrafted in Spain near 1960s.
Design with hand...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
Viggo Boesen, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and blue floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed by Viggo Boesen and produced by R. Wengler, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Wicker wrappi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.125"H x 21.8"W x 20.75"D
Seat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Laced Leather Rawhide Rattan Ottoman Stools
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of ottoman or footstools made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The pair of stools feature thick pole rattan frames with geometric la...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous pair of Palm Regency Style hand-woven wicker ottomans with braided trim detail. These beautifully aged patinaed stools feature warm honey tones of varied light and dark sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI
By Carlo di Carli, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI
Seamlessly merging the inherent beauty and charm of natural rattan with meticulous ergonomic precision, the Poltrona ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Michael Taylor Style Italian Wicker Works Rattan Sofa + Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Italian woven rattan wicker sofa and matching demilune ottoman designed in the manner and style of Michael Taylor by Wicker Works. The pole rattan frame is covered with wove...
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
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
Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in original glowing deep honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to top of back seat cush...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood
$1,800 / set
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of 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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,402 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
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
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
Eero Aarnio, 1960's wicker Juttu stool for Artek
By Artek, Eero Aarnio
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Eero Aarnio wicker Juttu stool, originally designed in the 1960's and offered by Artek. This vintage design piece features a unique and playful form that perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
$1,039 / set
Vintage Palm Beach Rattan Bench Newly Upholstered Navy Blue & White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s Palm Beach rattan bench. Newly upholstered Sunbrella white & Navy. All new insides, foam, etc. New feet on bottom of legs. Dimensions: 50 W x 16 D x 18 H.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Set Ten McGuire Bronzed Rattan Target Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of ten rattan target design dining chairs featuring a bronzed aged finish in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The set consists of eight ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Boho Chic Twisted Rattan and Bamboo Side Arm Chair
By McGuire
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Side Chair – Boho Chic Style! ✨
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this stunning mid-century rattan and bamboo side chai...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Antique Natural Art Deco Rattan Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model "CH-27" Oak & Rattan, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn in the 1950s. Made from solid oak with rattan cane weave seats and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back By Mondo Design Studio
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
McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke organic modern twisted rattan lounge chair by McGuire in a fantastic Elphaba green color. The custom ordered chair has an intentionally aged lacquer finish by McGuire artisan...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Vintage Rattan Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Italian rattan and wood daybed attributed to Franco Albini. The curved arms and caning are often seen in designs from the 1950s-1960s. This works as a daybed, settee, or b...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$8,000
Vintage Maison Gatti Rattan French Bistro Bar Stool
By Maison Gatti
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage French bistro or bar stool features bent rattan frame with a wooden seat covered with a woven polymer material or Rilsan (modified castor beans) caning. An Art Deco style geometric pattern in black and off-white palette complements the organic palette of the rattan. The high stool is an iconic Maison Gatti chair...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin, Plastic
1970s Calif-Asia Natural Honey Rattan Round Barstools - Set of 4
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful set of four vintage rattan barstools, by Calif-Asia circa the 1970s. Featuring new seats upholstered in a soft creamy-white fabric, the stool...
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Hardwood
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
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 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
$2,323 / set
Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish and rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs with matching ottoman designed in the California coastal organic modern style by Barbara Barry for McGuire. The chairs fea...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish vintage rattan lounge chair from the 1960s–70s, featuring a relaxed silhouette and warm natural texture. Its lightweight yet sturdy construction and timeless bohemian appea...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Boho rattan Lounge Chair designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the '60s.
Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These piece were produced in Italy during 60s and the desig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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
Bielecky Brothers Natural Rattan Jumbo Braid Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bielecky Brothers natural rattan Jumbo Braid Barrel Chair. Rare all natural finish. Very comfortable design. Use the off white cushion as is or recover with your favorite fabric for ...
Category
1990s American Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
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
Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture.
CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...
Category
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$195
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair.
This striking Nantucket lounge chair features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and functio...
Category
1990s American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,028 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in rattan and bamboo bent in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood, Rattan, Iron, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, iron and rattan lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Minor wicker breakage in headrest area.
Minor scuffing on feet of wood legs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Oxidised Forged Iron Bamboo Rattan Side Chairs Vintage 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and sought after pair of 1920s oxidised iron side chairs with bamboo rope weave seating, reminiscent of Raymond Subes work. The forged iron frame with swirl armrests and ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Rare Italian Rattan and Wicker Chaise Longues by Bonacina, Italy 30s
By Bonacina
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare rattan and wicker chaise longues or lounger armchair,
with footstools was made in the 20s by Bonacina in Italy
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side seating or dining chairs featuring an open weave rattan cane seat back and a space-savi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, 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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