Rattan Seating
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Rattan Seating
Quartz, Brass
1970s Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Rattan Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1950s Swiss Vintage Rattan Seating
Steel
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan, Imbuia
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Steel
20th Century Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Rattan, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1850s Italian Modern Antique Rattan Seating
Rattan
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Rattan
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Cane, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Cane, Rattan
1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Leather, Rattan
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Rattan, Mahogany
1950s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Philippine Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Wrought Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Metal
1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Rattan Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Wire
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1980s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Seating
Rattan, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Rattan, Oak
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Rattan Seating
Rattan, Hardwood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Leather, Rattan
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Seating
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Brass
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
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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