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Material: 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Wide Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and charming pair of rattan armchairs that features an original a unique "cradle" or "boat" shape, with the back and arms merging into a continuous curve, creating a welcoming ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Arts and Crafts Wicker Two Seat Sofa By Dryad and Co.UK 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Two Seat Sofa Arts and Krafts Wicker By Dryad and Co UK. 1920s
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1920s British Victorian Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of three seat rattan sofas with an interesting design. As a bonus-a side table with glass top and floor lamp are included. Sofas sold w...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
$1,750 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Spanish Bamboo Rattan Stools, Small Benches or Side Tables, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching Pair of handcrafted bamboo and rattan stools, Spain, 1960s These Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and rattan rectangular stools or small benches were handcrafted in Spain nea...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome matching lounge chair and ottoman crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The iconic chair features bent rattan poles twisted together re...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

Late 20th Century Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Late 20th Century Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Woven Rattan lounge chair. Circa 1980s. Features a generous size woven rattan frame with rou...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Mid-century round Ottoman stool made of curved rattan and bamboo. This stool was designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Coastal Island Style Hollywood Regency Balloon Back Rattan Dining Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Coastal Island Style or Hollywood Regency balloon back rattan dining chairs set of 4 with off-white fabric upholstered seat cushio...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam

Art Nouveau seating group by Fischel Austria
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Nouveau seating group by Fischel Austria in very nice original condition. Bench, 120cm, 45cmx98cm 2x armchair, 62cm x 51cm x 95cm 2x chairs 40cm x 42cm x 91cm
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two popular rustic armchair by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Boho Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with the timeless elegance of Chinese Chippendale design. This stunning set of four vintage dining chairs showcases the iconic fretwork back, expertly crafte...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four well-preserved rare McGuire barrel back dining chairs or arm chairs featuring one of McGuire's most sought after designs. The ...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, 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...
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20th Century American Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan

A pair of rattan swivel chairs by Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Athens, Attiki
A pair of Dutch design mid century modern rattan swivel chairs. Designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde. It has a chrome plated swivel base and a comfortable rattan seat. ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

Bunny Williams Home Carolina Wicker Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Carolina dining chair is comfortably upholstered with tie-on seat and back cushions. - Natural rattan is suitable for use indoors or on a covered loggia, porch, or veranda. - Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Catherine armchairs by Joseph André Motte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare fauteuil de Joseph André Motte piétement laqué blanc d’origine dit Catherine pour les éditions Rougier en 1952.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
Located in High Point, NC
A rare black-lacquered tubular steel and rattan lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s. Missmatched caps on front lets, one in r...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Asian Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Synthetic, Rattan, Rope, Teak

Wicker Rattan Stool in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
A round white wicker rattan stool in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, perhaps from Europe/Italy. Piece works as a stool, footstool, or as a side/drinks table providing there's a book or tray in place. Shown with books, seashell and coral in several images. Dimensions: 17.5" Diameter x 16.25" Height. Italian Murano art glass bowl/ashtray shown, search 1stdibs ID#: LU131428040583 (SOLD.) Black and gold sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Faux Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of Vintage Faux Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs. Featuring two arm chairs, six side chairs, faux bamboo and rattan frames, and red upholstered seats. This is an...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s. The stools feature a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Dimensions: 35.5” H x 30.5” W x 38.5” D Seat Height: 15”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white Kravet Ivory Nubby Boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Indonesian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1980s McGuire Rattan Green Beige Chair Ottoman, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite rattan set in vibrant bamboo print upholstery. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinem...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Trellis Woven Barrel Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An elegant mid‑late 20th‑century pair of barrel‑back lounge chairs, hand‑woven in trellis‑style rattan over a curved bamboo‑like frame. These versatile pieces bridge bohemian, coasta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the laid-back elegance of the tropics with this exquisite pair of Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Lounge Chairs. Expertly hand-woven from natural rattan, these cha...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs. Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown pain...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

An Italian rattan lounge chair in the manner of Gio Ponti, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The winged back and seat supported by sleek iron legs makes this chair give off both modern and boho vibes.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Iron

Coustomizable Dining Armchair In Leather And Rattan Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention akin to a bespoke suit, these armchairs are adaptable to any occasion. From their sleek design to the selection of fabrics and legs, each element ca...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather, Rattan

Pair Presidents Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Armchairs with Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A terrific Pair of Stick Rattan Chairs in the Style of Art Deco. The pair are in beautiful condition with the rattan refinished. Each chair is ver...
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20th Century Art Deco Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed

Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Calif-Asia Brighton Pavilion Rattan Chairs. Chairs are nice and sturdy and on overall good condition. There are two sets available and ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan

Thonet bench vienna straw Long John sofa, 1920s
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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs in style of Josef Franck, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of armchairs, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Stained birch frame with rattan backrest, later reupholstered with floral fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with ag...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Birch

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...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Coastal Organic Modern Large Braid Rattan Side Arm chairs by Wicker Works-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of coastal design with this pair of vintage large braid rattan side armchairs by Wicker Works. Showcasing an intricate braided trim and woven rattan bod...
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1990s Bohemian Rattan Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Paul Frankl Style Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tochiku
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tochiku Industry LTD for Paul Frankl Six Strand Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs. Featuring square steam bent stacked Bamboo strand frame, wrapped Rattan, wide seats, support...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of high-style vintage design, this McGuire-inspired sofa or settee brings a touch of organic elegance to any interior. Masterfully crafted from bent rattan and fin...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria. Steam-bent beechwood and cane.  
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Bentwood

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Walnut

'Wammes' Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Wammes' leather swivel lounge chair by innovative Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for the company Montis, 1970s. A fun and comfortable soft form leather lounge chair ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair. Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. Striking Swedish design from the 1990s. Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930 This timeless bentwood chair, crafted in Austria circa 1930, showcases the classic design that has become synonymous with...
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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

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.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Mahogany, Rattan

Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Stool in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastic pouf completely made of curved rattan and hand woven wicker with perfect proportions . This incredible rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by the mastery of Tito A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak

Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146. This e...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Wool, Rattan, Teak

Set of Eight McGuire Rattan "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant set of eight McGuire "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs with hand-crafted raw-hide leather binding and caned seats. This impressive set of chairs was designed by John and Elinor ...
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20th Century American Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Side Tables, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, understated yet very typical bamboo & rattan side tables. Two different heights: 44 cm and 53 cm The base areas are 33 x 33 cm and 41 x 41 cm.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Iron

Pair of 1950s Italian Rattan Armchair
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian colonial-style faux bamboo structure woven with rattan armchairs. The arm style flows sinuously into a the rounded back of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Organic modern bamboo rattan sofa designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The three-seat sofa or settee features a handcrafted bent rattan frame ...
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20th Century American Rattan Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Chairs and Table Set, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Chairs and Table Set – Italy, 1960s This elegant set of bamboo and rattan chairs, accompanied by a matching round coffee table, showcases the refined craft...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for 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 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s. The lines of these chairs are incredible, handmade in curve...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Bamboo, 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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