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Material: Rattan
ARCO RATTAN BAMBOO WICKER ARMCHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR, GERMANY 1960s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Very beautiful and rare ARCO rattan and bamboo armchair in an exceptional design and shape in top original condition, Germany 1960s
There‘s a second one available on request.
Ma...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Outdoor Teak Chaise Lounge In Dark Brown Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving Round 18mm. Fixed Upholstery 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Synthetic, Rattan, Rope, Teak
$5,687 / item
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
Living room armchair mod. BP4 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960
Located in Roma, RM
Living room armchair mod. BP4 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960
Product details
Dimensions: 70 L x 100 H x 90 P cm
Materials: rattan
Manufacturer: Bonacina 1889
The armchair is...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W. 120 CM D. 35 CM H. 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$1,188 / item
Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 84 cm.
Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble, velvet and iron.
Ta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Marble, Iron
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Coastal Arched Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of breezy elegance with this pair of Vintage Coastal Arched Rattan Lounge Chairs. Crafted in American style, these chairs boast a stylish arched design, natural rattan we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style White Rattan Bar Height Stools w/ Chrome Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style angle backed rattan bar stools with white rattan seating and tubular chrome frames. In original condition with v...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature gorgeous pole bent rattan frames in a barrel back form w...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool, Rattan, Bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
Rare find.
This cool rattan round stool features a conical structure made of rattan rings topped by a woven r...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Cane
Tito Agnoli mod. Punto Virgola Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman, Italy 1960s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with its ottoman by reknowned designer Tito Agnoli, model called Punto e Virgola, perfect in any living room or studio with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$1,711 Sale Price
20% Off
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, maple.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 77 cm x H 72 cm
La Luna’s quiet sop...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Foam, Maple
$2,706 / item
Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of armchairs represents an iconic testament to postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini in 1951 and produced by the historic Vittor...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,185 / item
Rattan armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1959
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Armchairs in rush by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1959
Entirely handcrafted in woven wicker/rattan (rush). Elegant, enveloping lines on a sustainable base. Measures 95 × 65 × h 87 cm.
...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “JH512” folding lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with rattan back and seat. Elegant handles for easily moving the chair around.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Oak, Rattan
1960s Pair of Rattan Armchairs , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition included fabric upholstery
-There are visible wormholes in the wooden parts nevetherles the chairs are sturdy and stable
and the chairs has been treated a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$836 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan rocking low chair or chaise longue designed and produced by Steve Rieman, USA, c. 1976
Seat height 5”.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Bunny Williams Home Charleston Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Graceful curves and impeccable craftsmanship define the Charleston Armchair, a modern interpretation of an early 20th-century antique. Woven natural rattan frames an upholstered back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Fabric
Pair of Rattan "Chistera" Chairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chistera Rattan chairs on tripod legs, the design reminiscent of Motte famous version, not sure which came first but we've never seen those before.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Rattan Wicker Lounge Chair by Lane Venture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome woven rattan wicker lounge chair or armchair made in the coastal organic modern style by Lane Venture. The chair has a large wood frame with an ergonomic curved back that gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Lucite and Rattan Lounge Chairs by McGuire for Four Seasons
By McGuire
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip code.
Pair low lounge chairs by McGuire.
Lucite and Rattan Frame. Original fabric on cushions.
Category
1980s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Lucite
Vintage Pair Pencil Reed Rattan Benches Ottomans Stools Coastal Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of pencil reed rattan benches, ottomans, stools with brass castors. Recently upholstered in a Christian Lacroix fabric. No damage to the reed. Dimensions: 14 H x 16.5 W ...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid 20th Century Cane & Rattan Chairs in Italian Riviera Style, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of chairs made in Italy during the mid-20th century.
They are handcrafted by bending cane and rattan into sinuous shapes.
Made between the 1950s and 1960s, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970s Rattan Cane Barrel Blue and White Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stat...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Carlisle Rattan Bench
Located in New York, NY
A showcase of masterful wickerwork, the Carlisle Bench is woven from natural rattan with an intricate apron detail of interlocking rings, lending a sculptural quality to its airy sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / item
Set of Four Italian Rattan/Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very stylish and rare. A great set of 4 that is very cozy. 39cm chilly seat height.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brilliant tribute to the iconic designs of McGuire, this stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs embodies sophisticated, organic modernism. Expertly handcrafted from bent rattan and...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
An Italian rattan lounge chair in the manner of Gio Ponti, C. 1960.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The winged back and seat supported by sleek iron legs makes this chair give off both modern and boho vibes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage rattan Belse 8, Dutch Design, 1950, 2 seater sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: This beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa, made in the Netherlands in the 1950s.
This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa features a timeless design, a beautifully sha...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$588 Sale Price
50% Off
Rattan Canape
Located in South Salem, NY
A modern rattan canapé sofa from France in the 1980s. Painted white rattan has a lovely sinuous form with original coral velvet upholstery. Perfect for upholstery. Wear consistent wi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,000
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embody the relaxed sophistication of mid-century design with this stunning vintage lounge chair by the renowned American maker, Heywood Wakefield. Masterfully crafted, the chair's fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1980s McGuire Twisted Rattan Green Beige Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite twisted McGuire rattan set in green upholstery. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refine...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Hand Woven Rope Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stool with Arms / Throne Stool, Rattan, Rope
Hand-Braided rope and rattan rectangular stool or side table. Spain, 1960s.
Rare find.
On a rattan and bamboo...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope
Restored 8 Piece "Far Horizon" Rattan Livingroom Set by John Wisner For Ficks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Mid Century 8 Piece "Far Horizon" collection Dark Rattan Sofa, Chair & Table Livingroom set with a designed John Wisner for Ficks reed reminiscent of James Mont that has an Asia...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$6,066 Sale Price / set
74% Off
Pair of rattan Lounge Armchairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / 2 armchairs / Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol / rattan, metal / Vintage / Mid-Century
Pair of sculptural rattan armchairs designed in the 1960s by Janine Abraham & Dir...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Woven Rattan Peacock High Back Lounge Chair with Armrests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century woven rattan peacock high back lounge chair with built-in armrests, round base and high rounded back. In original condition, with minimal wear and rattan loss. Wear is co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge settee. Featuring a sturdy, functional, comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs holding the seat in place, Raffi...
Category
1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Set of Eight French Hollywood Regency Black Rattan Dining Chairs in Jansen Style
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of eight Hollywood Regency black lacquered rattan/faux bamboo dining chairs in the manner of Maison Jansen, France
By: Maison Jansen (in the style of)
Material: enamel, faux bam...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Enamel
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh. Double sided seat cushions with springs inside. Original very good condition: no smells, ...
Category
1950s Danish Louis XVI Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Henry Link Coastal Newly Upholstered Rattan Club Chairs, Painted Pair
By Henry Link
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Link Coastal Newly Upholstered Rattan Club Chairs, Painted Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of coastal beach living Henry Link painted rattan club chairs which were just upholstered with Clarence House fabric. The chairs are well made with sturdy bases and the cushions are supported by springs.
We off the companion sofa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
$3,000 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century restored rattan living room set featuring a 4-piece sectional corner sofa with square pretzel arms, a round coffee table, and a two-tiered side table with included Bakeli...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$15,125 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Aarne Ervi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949. Pine frame, rattan details on the backrests, brass details, leather ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your dining space with this set of six Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs. Embodying the relaxed elegance of coastal living in America, each chair boasts artisan...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Three Seat Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal three seat sofa. Beautiful bent rattan in a classic Frankl style shape. Coordinating chair also available on my page. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of McGuire rattan loop back dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. One of McGuire's most iconic and beautiful chair styles designed by Eli...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, 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
$2,258 / set
Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988
Located in Skokie, IL
Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988
Dimensions: 22" h x 24" w x 34" d
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,125 Sale Price
37% Off
Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair Designed by Gabriella Crespi
By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a lounge chair, three-seater sofa, ottoman and floor lamp – all crafted from rattan – the Bohemian 72 Collection embodies Crespi’s ca...
Category
2010s Danish Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Oval Cane Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of four McGuire rattan oval cane back dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The organic modern armchairs have their original tobacco brown finish. Fea...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of four gorgeous vintage coastal rattan dining chairs. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-86c occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. The only thing more impressive than the many su...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Rattan Loveseat Newly Upholstered with Black & White Striped Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Rattan loveseat newly upholstered with black & white striped fabric
Offered for sale is a rattan loveseat newly upholstered with black and white striped fabric. The frame is ratta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$1,495 Sale Price
37% Off
Thonet bench vienna straw Long John sofa, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This bench was designed in the same style as chair no. 17, later no. 207 R / 207 RF (also called Lange Jan or Long John), a design from ca. 1865 by the founder of Thonet, Michael Th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Cane Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six rattan cane dining armchairs designed by Jacques Garcia for McGuire. The chairs feature a graceful round barrel back design hardwood frame with a near ebony espresso ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Raffia, Rattan, Hardwood
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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