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Material: Rattan
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Rattan Terrasse SUMMER SET, 3 SEATS & 1 TABLE, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A small summer lounge for a terrace, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, including 3 armchairs in woven rattan with original circular seats in primary colors red, blue, yellow, and...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Rattan Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Licol Stool by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary and utterly luxury feel. This stool is done in a blue rattan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Seating

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Quartz, Brass

Set of 6 rattan chairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Exceptional set of 4 rattan chairs and 2 armchairs from the seventies. Amazing hand woven rattan work. Rare chairs in very good condition.
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1970s Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood

Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set MINT! Table Dimensions: 15d x 20w x 25h
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four graceful and airy dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. Chairs have an oval rattan double-caned back and the original tobacco brown finish. T...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Basket Chair, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The basket chair by Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler was designed in 1951 for the basket restaurant in Italy. This comfortable stacking chair received t...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Steel

Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Arm 4 Piece Sofa Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
4-piece living room set of restored rattan with matching 3/4 pretzel arm furniture featuring a 3-seat sectional sofa, an adjustable lounge chair and ottoman, and a 2-seat sectional s...
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1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan Cup Seat Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan lounge, with what we at the shop call the "Half Moon", two-strand side arms. This lounge is a Mid-Century chair featuring a grea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Pink Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Brass

Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare et très élégante paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1950. Edité par Tenreiro moveis e decoracoes.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Imbuia

MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury round coffee table in curved bamboo and rattan. This lovely piece was designed in italy in the 1970s. This beautiful two tier round coffee table has a sturdy ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the iconic style of 1980s design with this exceptionally chic vintage pencil reed loveseat. Showcasing the highly sought-after waterfall silhouette, this piece is defined by ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed

Midcentury French Riviera Pouf Stool in Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury pouf fully made in curved rattan and woven wicker. This stunning and rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Bonacina. The craftsmanship of the ottoman is exceptional, featuring gorgeous hourglass shaped structure made of rattan allowing the stool to be light and solid at the same time. Fully handmade with perfect proportions, perfect example of Italian manufacture from the 60s. A gorgeous stool that will enhance a midcentury porch or a minimal living room...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely mid-century round stool in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. This pouf is made in a gorgeous combination of curved bambo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs with fabric cushions, England, circa 1920.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs with fabric cushions, England, circa 1920. From Villa Devoto Mansion in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Stellar Restored Set of 8 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Easy Chair Model 568 for Gebr Jonkers Netherlands 1954
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebroeders Jonkers the Netherlands 1954. Easy chair #568 with a black moffled steel frame with loop legs at the back. U-shaped backrest and seat are made of ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Steel

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bentwood, Cane, Accent Armchair with a Woven Grass Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bentwood, Cane, Accent Armchair with a Woven Grass Seat Offered for sale is a chinoiserie style lacquered bentwood, rattan, cane accent armchair with a woven g...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Coastal Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sturdy wooden frame finished in a rich, dark walnut stain, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The backrest and sides are crafted from beautifully ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition. Signed with importers lable.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Poltrona Tre Cerchi in Rattan, Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La poltrona Tre Cerchi in rattan, progettata da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina, rappresenta un’icona del design italiano degli anni ’60. Caratterizzata da una struttura elegante e leggera,...
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1850s Italian Modern Antique Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, rattan and beige velvet fabric slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1940s. 16.5” seat height
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful bent rattan in a chic and rare design. Beautiful striped wrapped rattan at the joints. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Two Modernist Art Deco Armchairs by Bas van Pelt for My Home, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Modernist Art Deco armchairs. Design by Bas van Pelt for My Home Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak frames with original rattan se...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Arthur Umanoff Set of 4 Rattan Wrought Iron Bar Stools with Matching Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff wrought iron and rattan bar and bar stools.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Regal Set of 12 Egyptian Revival Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing: meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and completely installation ready. This large set of impossible to find examples is unique on the World market. An exceptionally rare set of twelve (12) rattan and cane dining chairs by the great Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed, circa 1955. A stunning organic design that projects a distinct Art Deco Egyptian Revival vibe. Mr. Olko has confirmed that this particular chair was one his first designs produced when he initially began work with his father's Willow & Reed firm in the mid-1950s. The set consists of two (2) host chairs...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Rattan and Wicker Stool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, decorative rattan/bamboo stool in very good condition, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style rare ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with stacked rattan base. The chair features the iconic arms made famous by Paul Frankl in the 1930s with the wid...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Isamu Kenmochi style Wicker Rattan Bubble Mushroom Sofa Settee
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century White Rattan Wicker Bubble/Mushroom Sofa in the style of Isamu Kenmochi. White painted rattan three seat sofa with green one piece seat cushion, and 8 removable back cush...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Frog Lounge Chair by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani, 1990
Located in Brussels, BE
Frog Lounge Chair by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Olive Green, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco six-strand rattan square pretzel arm, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and a stacked ra...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul T Frankl with a large green seat. It is modeled after t...
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1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Classic Bamboo and Rattan Club Chairs Comfortable and Stylish
Located in Chicago, IL
Unabashed elegance and refined design. These are apt adjectives to describe this pair of RATTAN and BAMBOO CLUB CHAIRS. The successful execution on the design elements of these chair...
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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane Brass Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan, Cane and Brass Tuxedo Sofa This sofa measures: 84.25 wide x 32.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm he...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Rattan Loungers by Willow & Reed, circa 1945
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and Inst...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Set of 4 McGuire Twisted Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of 4 McGuire dining chairs featuring twisted rattan frames, cane seat backs, and X base stretchers embellished with rawhide joinery. Reupholstery is needed on all. Frame and...
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1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Agnes dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 44.9 x W 41.9 x H 82 cm Materials: mahogany, rattan Available in rattan or rope seat. Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture bran...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Tito Agnoli Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tito Agnoli chairs for Bonacina, Italy, circa 1950s Great sculptural "clam" shape with floating base. Wonderful condition and patina.
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1950s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Tito Agnoli Chairs
Tito Agnoli Chairs
$4,400 Sale Price
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Regency White Cane Back Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs on Casters - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining experience with our amazing set of 4 vintage Regency bamboo rattan dining chairs. Each chair boasts a beautiful ballooned cane backrest and convenient casters, co...
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1980s Philippine Regency Vintage Rattan Seating

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Cane, Bamboo, Rattan

Impeccably Restored Paul Frankl Four Strand Rattan 4 Seat Corner Sectional So
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this meticulously restored Four-Strand Square Pretzel Corner Rattan Sectional Sofa, a masterpiece crafted in the style of the renowned Paul Frankl...
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1950s Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Bamboo Rattan Wicker Swivel Footstool in the Paul Frankl's Style. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Wicker Swivel Footstool /Ottoman in the Paul Frankl's Style by Classic Rattan Inc. Circa 1970s Features a swivel cus...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rattan Easy Chair in Style of Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant rattan easy chair is very much in style of the designs by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde in the Netherlands. It has a black metal frame and a comfortable rattan...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan / Bamboo Ottomans / Tables in Blue & White, 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun set! It is a set of three Chinese chippendale style ottomans or side tables in a new striped upholstery. They are in very good vintage condition. The tops are not attac...
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1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Donghia Block Island Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Vintage Coastal Donghia Block Island Dining Chairs - A Pair. Crafted with American craftsmanship, these chairs blend coastal charm with timele...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage coastal bent rattan loveseat offers a perfect blend of charm and durability. With its gracefully curved frame and natural rattan construction, it radiates a breezy, beac...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Inspired Red Woven Rattan and Wire Hoop Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red dyed and woven rattan chair on white enameled wire frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with age and use including a few spots where red has chipped.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Wire

Restored Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan Cup Seat Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century Era two-strand "Half Moon" rattan lounge chair with slop cup seat. This chair features a 2 strand loop arm with fancy wicke...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Dark Rattan 2-Seater Sofa, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan 2-seater sofa with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 3-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table from this set are available. H(total/frame) 84/77 cm, h(seat...
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1980s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

19thC Original Green Painted Stool with Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original green painted foot stool with hand woven hemp seat. The seat is amazing and in very sturdy condition.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

SiX ANTIQUE GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE BERGERE SHERATON REVIVAL PAINTED DINING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely exquisite suite of six original Sheraton Revival George Hepplewhite Bergère dining chairs with p...
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Gerard van den Berg Tall Back Light Brown Leather and Rattan Loveseat for Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. The leather has beautiful patina. In original ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Stellar Restored 4 Piece Manau Seating Set by Henry Olko, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. This seatin...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

A Vintage Bamboo, Rattan and Cane Lounge Chair in the style of Paul Frankl, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
A Lounge Chair dating back to the 50s and 60s, found by us in Italy, but whose style recalls the modernist productions in bamboo, typical of the Californian aesthetic, designed by d...
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Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

21st Century Rattan George Bar Chair Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A membership application in a privileged club sometimes requires an endorsement by at least one club member. So, inspired by the symbolism of the act, the George bar chair takes the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Seating

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

Fabulous Restored Pair of Custom-Commissioned Rattan Loungers with Ottomans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional restored pair of vintage rattan lounge chairs with matching ottomans, circa 1968. These particular pieces were custo...
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1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Brass

Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Metz & Co, set of five bar stools, cane, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1970s. Set of five modern bar stools manufactured by the well-known Dutch manufacturer of design furn...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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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