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Material: Rattan
Pair Of Vintage Bamboo And Rattan Chaise Longue / Lounger / Day Beds
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR BAMBOO AND RATTAN LOUNGERS
Made from steam-bent bamboo and rattan.
A stylish, timeless design that would work well in a number of locations.
Probably dating from the mid t...
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Curvaceous Bamboo Chairs attributed to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Rattan Chairs, attributed to The McGuire Company, Asian, circa 1960s. Please see our Gabriella Crespi end table on 1stdibs that would work well with these chairs.
Category
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Category
1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$358,800 Sale Price
27% Off
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rare ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with stacked rattan base. The chair blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort and f...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,420 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Arts and Crafts Tiger Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant antique Arts and Crafts style set of 4 dining chairs crafted in tiger oak with rattan seats, featuring intricately carved details on the chair backs and original brass har...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Rattan ‘Emmanuelle’ Peacock Armchair circa 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
iconic peacock chair handcrafted in rattan.
Rattan is in very good vintage condition with only minor wear . Great piece for Boho Mid Century home decor.
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Asian wood small occasional chair
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a great Asian wood occasionally chair that would fit perfectly in a hallway or in a nook
Just has such a great architectural feel
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A rare set of six organic modern M-74 dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The handcrafted chairs have their original finish, Co...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s. These lounge chairs have a sculptural silhouette featuring a gracefully curved ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and rattan lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and produced by Forma S.A., Brazil, 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to metal legs.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage Six Piece Rattan Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Vintage Rattan Barrel Back Chairs with accompanying ottoman and side tables. In nice vintage condition with minimal surface blemishe...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,500 / set
Matching Pair of Midcentury Hollywood Regency Yellow Rattan and Brass Bench Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic looking pair of benches straight out of the 1970s. They feature yellow rattan wood frames, upholstered seats, and brass accents. Price includes the pair.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Chiavarine Chairs in Red Stained Beech and Bamboo Rope, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 Chiavarine chairs 3 slats model. These extremely light chairs were designed by the Levaggi brothers in the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy.
The chairs feature a struct...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan
$2,081 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fabulous Pair of Caramel Rattan and Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Gajanan Upadhyay, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique slipper chairs / lounge chairs. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design is attributed to Gajanan Upadhyay...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
Bamboo Rocking Armchair - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pretty bamboo rocking chair, in very good condition.
Solidly built, it still maintains a resilient and functional solid structure, ideal for a patio as well as a conservatory or tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,570 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
Category
20th Century British Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$658 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Gian Franco Legler Pair of Rattan and Metal "Basket" Chairs, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Basket model stackable chairs designed by Italian-Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler with a honey-colored woven rattan seat and a black metal base. They are in good condition ...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs, American, circa 1970s. The set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs.
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven rattan strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Teak, Rattan
$1,980 / item
Ralph Lauren Home Collection Woven Rattan Wicker Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern style woven bamboo rattan bed by Ralph Lauren Home Polo collection. The bed features a subtle sleigh form on each end ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ralph Lauren Wicker Rattan Garden Lounge Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of ebonized wicker garden lounge armchairs designed by Ralph Lauren. These rare chairs feature an oversized rattan frame embellished with woven wicker. The gracefully c...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini Midcentury Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini midcentury rocking horse. Midcentury rattan and wicker rocking horse sculpture, Italy, circa 1960.
Dimensions: H 24 in. x W 30 in. x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Franco Albini, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Franco Albini, Rattan, Faux Leather.
Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Rattan
Vintage Rattan Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage rattan Lounge Chair.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
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
Rattan and Oak French Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 18.1"w x 17.3"d x 28.7"h; 17"sh
Material: Rattan and Oak
France, c1960s
Set of 5
VNT1723
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Gothic Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Beautiful set of six genuine McGuire rattan dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The design is famous for its rattan Gothic cathedral pattern with inters...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
Italian Bonacina Tito Agnoli Armchair Rattan Mid-Century Model BP9
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Historical armchair Produced by Bonacina to a design by Tito Agnoli in the 1950s, in Curved and Shaped Rattan with net, model BP9.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,069 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Lounge Chairs Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke pair of oversized organic modern style lounge chairs or club chairs and ottoman made in the California coastal style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a large frame cra...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Storvik Rattan armchair by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea, 2001
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This expansive rattan lounge chair with its organic and absolutely timeless lines comes in excellent condition. The rattan weave was stretched over a solid bamboo frame and shows min...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,283 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This sofa is incredible as ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,352 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner, designed in 1949 and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
This pair has wear and tear to the frame and rattan (please see ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Set of Seven McGuire Rattan Cane Belden Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of seven rattan barrel back dining chairs made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans. The Belden chairs feature a gracefully curved horsesho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location,.
Lounge chair and ottoman by Ficks Reed.
As found condition. New Straps included.
Frames are solid.
Upholstere...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$668 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Set of 4 Plia chairs with Vienna straw
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 4 vintage plia straw chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s.
Excellent condition with the seats being reweaved, like new.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$3,548 / set
Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Sofa and Matching Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive woven rattan sofa and two matching ottomans made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor. The large sofa features a graceful waisted form with dramatic flared arms havi...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, 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
Exceptional Pair of Rattan and Cane Basket Loungers by McGuire, Circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and expertly upholstered. Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely stunning pair of organic lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Staggering warmth, color range and texture. Beautiful examples from an extremely limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construction veneered in pencil reed rattan. Incredible design, craftsmanship and quality. Exceptional tone setting pieces that will effectively anchor even the largest of rooms. Memorable chairs designed to highlight a cherished room. Excellent Restored Condition. Meticulous complete professional restoration. The rattan displays...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
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
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining chairs designed by John McGuire feature a Gothic lancet arch style back with an open ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Bueno de Mesquita 1950s Floating Rattan Basket Chair, Rohe Noordwolde
By A. Bueno de Mesquita, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pioneering Dutch designer A. Bueno de Mesquita created this captivating "floating" rattan basket chair for Rohe company in Noordwolde, Frisia during the 1950s. The design exemplifies...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
$475 Sale Price
50% Off
Bamboo 2-seat Sofa Manner of Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38” x W 46.3” x D 37.7” x SH 16”
Vintage bamboo and rattan two-seater sofa manner of Rohe Noordwolde. Upholstered in original brown fabric. Very comfortable and stylis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat. Two available.
Measures 65" in width, 35" in depth , 33.5" in height. Seat height is 18", Seat interior width is 44"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
$1,396 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a bench and a coffee table.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present throughout iron frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.8"H x 29.125"W x ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Lounge Chair by Giancarlo De Carlo, Italy, 1954
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare lounge chair model by the well-known architect Giancarlo De Carlo. The design was part of a shop fitting that De Carlo and Massimo Vignelli implemented in Bari in 1954. Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches):...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Organic Modern Rattan Lounge Chairs by Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of organic modern rattan lounge chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. Oversized for comfort, the chairs feature large handcrafted...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Mid-Century Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Iconic Emmanuelle wicker Peacock chair, made famous by Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton in 1967 and then again in the 1974 French erotic fil...
Category
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Crackled Finish Signed McGuire Cracked Ice Chairs with Leather Lashing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Cracked Ice Chair by McGuire. The three are in exceptional condition and have beautiful, in tact, leather lashing. We are only charging for two.. the third is a bonus.
A gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
$1,720 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Set of Eight McGuire Gilt Rattan Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and opulent set of eight McGuire rattan and cane dining chairs featuring a gilt lacquer finish. The chairs have a round cameo or balloon back with a caned back and seat. The...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
1960 Set of Four "Se 05" Rattan Dining Chairs By Martin Visser For 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs, created by Martin Visser in 1960 for Dutch furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a black metal frame with wicker seat and backrest. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
6 Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Bamboo Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage McGuire dining chairs set of 6 chairs. Made of woven rattan on. Bamboo bases. 4 brocade cushions s available.
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,730 / set
Restored "1949er" Rattan 3-Strand Lounge Chair by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "1949er" rattan living-room lounge chair by Heywood Wakefield features decorative arched u arms and arched base. Great example of early post-war American rattan furnitur...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,820 Sale Price
35% Off
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
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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