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Material: Rattan
Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Unique inverse boomerang structure rattan and wicker armchair. France 1950's. Braided wicker details on armrest. In good vintage condition. This chair will ship from France and can ...
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1960s Vintage Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They are in fabulous vintage condition. They wear a p...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Rattan

Italian mid-century modern daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s Daybed with finely woven rattan structure. The seat is made of a metal mesh, perfect for placing a matt...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Pair Chinese Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chinese Arm Chairs with woven seats. Pegged construction. Some wear from age and use
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T 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...
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1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern pair of round back rattan armchairs with matching ottomans or footstools made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs featur...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Large Italian Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning pair of vintage Italian bamboo chairs from the 1980s is an authentic work of art in exotic design. Crafted from bamboo and rattan, these chairs captivate with their env...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
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 ...
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2010s European Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Wood, Velvet

Iconic Margherita armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Margherita armchair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, Italy, 1950s The iconic Margherita armchair, designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina. The armchair is made of rattan. At the time, Albi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Mid 20th Century Restored Refinished Rattan Fretwork Cane side Arm Chairs Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Pair of Mid-20th Century restored and refinished rattan and cane side armchairs in the manner of Brighton Pavilion. These chairs showcase a geometric Chippendale-inspired design, int...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

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 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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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.
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20th Century American Bohemian Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Ralph Lauren Polo Organic Woven Rattan Wicker Coastal Loveseat 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection woven rattan, wicker loveseat. No damage to the woven rattan. The recently upholstered white cushions are in good condition. The c...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

McGuire Late 20th Modern Rattan Woven Rawhide Green Chenille Cushion Sofa Settee
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern rattan & woven rawhide sofa or settee with loose green chenille cushions by McGuire. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, one seat cushion has a spot at the seam where the fabric has separated a bit, and the black under-threads are showing. It is not a hole. Also, there is some fading on the chenille from age and use. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Get ready to have your friends and family turning GREEN with ENVY when they lay their eyes upon your vintage modern rattan & woven rawhide sofa by McGuire!!! It is simply GORGEOUS!!! The frame of this sofa or settee is comprised of double rattan bars across the front, rattan legs wrapped with rawhide straps, and the sides and back are double layered interlaced rawhide. It’s a signature combination used by McGuire, and it is FABULOUS! Six loose back and seat cushions wearing a lovely green chenille fabric rest in the frame which is lined with the same green chenille fabric. It is comfortable and STUNNING!! This is just the settee you need to add a splash of Modern style to your sunroom or lanai, but it would be equally as fabulous in your casual living room. This rattan and laced rawhide sofa by McGuire is…absolutely…. FIRE!!! Magnificent presentation, phenomenal comfort, and a well-known McGuire quality!! McGuire Furniture, whose name is synonymous with style and elegance, was founded in 1948 in San Francisco by husband-and-wife team John and Elinor McGuire. The history of McGuire is best told by a quote from Town and Country magazine...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Chenille, Rattan

1980s McGuire Style Target Back Stacked Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic target back style chairs are a statement p...
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1980s Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Boho rattan Lounge Chair designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the '60s. Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These piece were produced in Italy during 60s and the desig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Bauhaus Rattan & Bamboo Chair with Ottoman by Erich Dieckmann, 1930s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Bauhaus-style armchair was designed by Erich Dieckmann in Germany during the 1930s. This chair is made from three kinds of materials: rattan, bamboo and metal. The using of high...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating

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Metal

Rattan Black Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Rattan Black all in natural rattan in black matte finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Spectacular Restored Set of 12 Rattan and Bamboo Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

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.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Set of Four McGuire Art Nouveau Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four organic modern bent rattan dining armchairs made in the bistro cafe art nouveau style after Thonet. Made by McGuire the chairs feature a sinu...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Rattan

A set of 4 Scandinavian Vintage Stools in Rattan, in Style of Tony Paul, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of four Scandinavian vintage rattan stools from the 1960s, designed in the style of Tony Paul. Featuring elegant woven rattan legs and seats, these stools blend mid-century mod...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Franco Albini Style Rattan Armchair
Located in Rochester, NY
Rattan and cane armchair in nicely aged original old color patina. In the style of Franco Albini, circa 1950. Great looking chair. Measures 29 1/2" h x 23" w x 26" d x 15 1/2" h to ...
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Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation. And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön. Mats Theselius rattan an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Superb Pair of Rattan, Cane and Brass Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage Campaign style lounge chairs from a near impossible to find seating series by Ficks Reed, circa 1954. Stout rattan and hardwood frame with a beautiful ...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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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...
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1950s Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
$775 Sale Price / set
71% Off
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan and Cane Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Organic Modern lounge chair By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection" Circa Late 20th Century Rattan frame in bamboo form, with cane seat and bac...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Vintage Rattan and Wood Loveseat with Curving Back and Unusual Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese woven rattan and wood loveseat from the mid 20th century, with curving back, shaped skirt and side stretchers. Created in Burma during the Midcentury period, this c...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of McGuire Style Rattan Cane Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of organic modern style rattan armchairs made in the manner of McGuire San Francisco. The chairs feature a barrel back form with a horseshoe shaped crest. The back has a double ...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Down, Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Fabric

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Marshan Rattan Side Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan Rattan side chair by Creel and Gow, in green: Dimensions: 18.5" x 23" x 36.5" H -Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Exceptional Pair of Rattan and Cane Basket Loungers by McGuire, Circa 1975
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...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Cane, Rattan

Set of 6 McGuire Organic Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Organic Rattan Dining Chairs attributed to McGuire. The chairs have been professionally restored and fresh coat of finish has been applied. The backs were upholstered previ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of oversized woven rattan wicker cube shaped lounge chairs or club chairs made in the fabulous organic modern manner and style of Michael Taylor...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Organic Modern Restored Rattan Cathedral Back Lounge Chairs by McGuire 2
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This pair of vintage restored lounge chairs exudes the organic modern elegance that McGuire is known for. Crafted from sturdy, natural rattan, the chairs feature a graceful cathedral...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Rattan

1970s Rattan Leather Ralph Lauren Style Sculptural Curved Wing Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic Ralph Lauren style curved wingback chairs you could hope to find. Outstan...
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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rattan Seating

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Teak, Rattan

John Wisner Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Ficks Reed Pagoda style lounge chair & ottoman set of bamboo, rattan, raffia with springer seats and ottoman. In marvelous vintage condition with excellent cane and banding throughou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Brass

1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan, Rush

American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat height 18”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Iron

A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs Attributed to Tito Agnoli.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to iconic Italian designer Tito Agnoli, this sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs exemplifies mid-century modern elegance with a relaxed, organic touch. Crafted in Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Rattan Accents, and Linen Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of two bamboo lounge chairs with their ottoman from the Midcentury period, with rattan accents and custom linen upholstery. This charming set of two Midcentury bamboo lounge ch...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Cracked Ice Style Arm Chairs with Rolling Ottoman
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of two rattan cracked ice style chairs, in the manner of McGuire, with an ottoman. The chair design features a rattan oval back that frames smaller rattan pieces bound by leath...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Brass

Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs; The Collection of Andre Leon Talley
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs w/ fitted upholstered seat cushion. Seat cushion is removable. From Andre Leon Talley's Collection. A striking pair of large wicker armchairs, meticul...
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rattan Seating

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style rawhide seats and backs. These rattan framed chairs with backrest and seat woven in ra...
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1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage Rattan Seating

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Hide, Rattan

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Brass

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating

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Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Erich Dieckmann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erich Dieckmann style woven rattan lounge chair with beautifully curved thick oak armrests and curved exposed supports. Elegant and comfortable, the chair is also very similar to som...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of Laura Kirar for McGuire Rattan Raffia King Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of lacquered rattan and raffia grass cloth benches or diminutive daybeds designed by Laura Kirar for McGuire. Known as ring benches they feature an oak frame with rattan clad borders and inset with raffia grasscloth...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Velvet, Raffia, Rattan

20th Century Adjustable Bentwood and Rattan Chaise Longue with Ottoman Inserted
Located in Miami, FL
A height-adjustable chaise longue made of a bentwood frame with woven rattan. The backrest can be placed in four different positions. The length of the chair in those positions ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Bentwood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating

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Velvet, Rattan, Wood

1970s High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s Ficks Reed High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs with great patina and very good condition with strong , double l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Wicker, Rattan

Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, 1960s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A beautifully crafted rattan lounge chair by Isamu Kenmochi, one of Japan’s foremost modernist designers. This piece reflects Kenmochi’s celebrated approach of merging traditional Ja...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Tito Agnoli Lounge Chair for Bonacina, Italy 1950
Located in Wilnis, UT
An eye-catching rattan lounge chair designed by Tito Agnoli, manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. This eye-catching piece is completely made of the highest quality rattan, beautifu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Frosted Blue Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautifully woven frosted blue rattan frame, this chair adds a fresh, breezy vibe to any setting. The Arctic White Performance Fabric cushion provides comfort and is stai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Lombok Big Sofa or Medium Sofa Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa lombok Big Indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural rattan. With cushion seat and back included. Colors finish in taup, brown, or ocher. Measures: L227 x D105 x H75cm, seat height 42cm. Price: 9500,00€. Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks, if not on stock 25-26 weeks. Also available in Lombok Medium Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Seating

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Steel

Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge chair and a matching five-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded five-strand "Reverse Pr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

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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