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Material: Rattan
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
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
Petite Basket Shaped Rattan "Chauffeuse" Chair by Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Small, compact rattan armchair. Signed Audoux Minet with mesh-patterned back and base in good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can be returned to either Franc...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
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
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
Tropikmöbler Ransta, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan slipper lounge chairs produced by Tropikmöbler Ransta, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H x 27.25"W x 23.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, 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
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.6"H x 34.3"W x 35.9"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
A...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, 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
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
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, 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
Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool
By Thonet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool,
Completely original and in exceptional condition.
15-1/2" square.
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, 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
$1,258 Sale Price
65% Off
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
A Rare Three Piece Natural Matching Suite of Art Deco Rattan / Wicker Furniture
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful and rare hand woven suite of Art Deco Rattan furnishings in natural finish with colored trimming of maroon, black and green This rare suite is in very good condition wit...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Natural Woven Cane and Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair embodies a refined mid-century modern aesthetic, blending sculptural woodwork with rich, tactile upholstery. The frame features elegantly curved armrests in a walnu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oragnic Modern Rattan Ottoman with Cushion Insert c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Rattan ottoman / pouf with upholstered cushion insert. The ottoman has a wonderful architectural quality to with its array of constrction details. Golden tones to the rattan from age.
Category
1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Pair of Authentic Baker Furniture Rattan British Colonial Wingback Chairs. A rare find in such a well-preserved condition. Baker furniture in known for impeccable craft...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Style Armchair In Black Frame & Navy Blue 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
Spanish Rattan Round Stool / Side Table with Cane Top, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool with wicker wire top, rattan, bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
This cool rattan round stool features bamboo structure with a canage top.
This piece wil...
Category
20th Century Spanish 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
$2,274 / set
Pair of Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs Tropical Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant pair of Mid-20th Century bent rattan lounge chairs, fully restored and refinished to highlight their curvaceous, organic frames.
The rattan has been cleaned, repaired, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D
Seat Height: 1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Brighton Pavilion Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful tortoiseshell fi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Outdoor Basket Style Day Bed with Solid Teak Frame and Rope Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bring natural charm and relaxation to your outdoor space with this basket-inspired day bed. Featuring a solid teak frame with a water-based finish, this piece combines durability wit...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Synthetic, Rattan, Rope, Teak
Tito Agnoli, Chaise Longue, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1963
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan chaise longue designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1963.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning pair of burnt bamboo armchairs with gracefully shaped horseshoe frames, in the Brighton Pavilion style. These Chinese Chippendale chairs feature a beautiful burnt bamboo tor...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
20Thc Bar Stools In Dark Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of complete matching bar stools have a wonderful dark surface or stain and in very good condition.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,420 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Tony Paul wicker stool or stylish side table, produced in the United States in the 50s.
This iconic and sturdy stool is in fabulous condition and with a charming warm color...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Beech
Vintage Pair Isamu Kenmochi Rattan Wicker Woven Round Lounge Chairs Japan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Isamu Kenmochi woven wicker and rattan lounge club chairs. These were brought over from Japan by a family member whose parents were stationed in the military. I see n...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, 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
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
Spectacular Paul Frankl Style Art Deco 5-Strand Rattan and Cane Seating Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping rare, meticulously restored Art Deco five (5)-strand Pretzel loungers and matching sofa, circa 1950. The pieces have mellowed to a fabulous Peanut tone. Wh...
Category
1950s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
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
Dark Frame Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H
18" seat height
(Dark Frame. It also exists in a lighter frame)
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and ra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Tangram lounge chair
By Andre Grippi
Located in República, SP
The Tangram lounge chair gets its name from the geometric planes that are so evident in its profile, resembling the tangram puzzle and the action of assembling with shapes.
The cro...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Hardwood
$2,907
Small Round Rattan Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with high-quality rattan, this round stool features a charming natural finish that adds a warm and inviting vibe to your decor and has a round arctic white upholstered cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Victorian Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$747 / item
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 62.0"W x 36.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Heigh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
This s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina mod. Margherita 1951
Located in Taranto, IT
Franco Albini's Margherita armchair for Bonacina is an elegant example of 20th-century Italian design, embodying the perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic innovat...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H
18" seat height
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We'r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$850 / item
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
Art Deco President's Rattan Sofa Lounge Chairs Living Room Set
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic living room set consisting of a President's sofa and a pair of President's lounge chairs named after FDR's rattan furniture aboard the USS Potomac. The seating is crafted fr...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, in a neat and light design. Made from mahogany and very decorative rattan, puffy seats with white bouclé upholstery.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
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
Vintage Dining Chairs by Holman Manufacturing Co (Set of 6)
Located in Houston, TX
A Stunning Set of 6 Holman Manufacturing Co. Dining Room Chairs
Produced by Danish Family located in Pittsburgh, TX, Selling to Luxury Stores A...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan sofa seamlessly blends style, vintage charm, and modern comfort, featuring a 5-seater sectional with five-strand square pretzel arms and stacked ratt...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$9,425 Sale Price
35% Off
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
$383 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Bunny Williams Home Kinley Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Kinley Armchair is comfortably upholstered with tie-on seat and back cushions.
Overall dimensions: 33" W x 30"D x 37"H
Seat height: 18.25" to top of cushion
Arm height: 22.25" a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,000 / item
Three-Seater Sofa in Wicker and Steam-Bent Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A versatile three-seater sofa in wicker and steam-bent rattan, italian manufacture, 1960s
Wicker, bamboo, and malacca cane—thanks to their wide availability and ease of steam-bendin...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, 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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