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Material: Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rare Dirk van Sliedregt Rattan Ground Chaise Lounge for Gebr. Jonkers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and captivating piece of Mid-Century Dutch design, this rattan chaise lounge is attributed to the celebrated designer Dirk van Sliedregt for the manufacturer Gebroeders Jonker...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Inspired Rattan Dining Chair In Blue Aniline Frame/Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless craftsmanship with rich, tactile finishes. The gently contoured frame is accentuated by a handw...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Design Chippendale Style Bamboo Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Boho Design Chippendale Style Bamboo Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Bamboo constructed chairs with webbing woven seats. These comes in good o...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Sculptural Split Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Manner of Betty Cobonpue
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural split reed lounge chair and ottoman in the manner of Betty Cobonpue. The chair dimensions are 34.5"H x 23.75"W x 51.25"D. The ottoman dimensions are 18.25"H x 23.25"W x 21...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Pair of Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs Tropical Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant pair of Mid-20th Century bent rattan lounge chairs, fully restored and refinished to highlight their curvaceous, organic frames.
The rattan has been cleaned, repaired, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Coastal Organic Modern Large Braid Rattan Side Arm chairs by Wicker Works-Pair
By Wicker Works
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...
Category
1990s Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Boho Wrapped Rattan Hanging Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the allure of this extraordinary vintage Boho wrapped rattan hanging bench, an iconic piece that effortlessly marries comfort with quintessential mid-century design. Expertl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Space Age Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
American Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Iron, Rattan, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, black-painted iron and wood lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Chair: 24.5” H x 28.75” W x 29” D
Dimensions of Ottoman: 16...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
$1,698 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Rattan Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan all in
natural rattan in clear finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$579 / item
Pair of White Bent Rattan Side or Club Chairs on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and traditional pair of Stanley Furniture Hampton Preserve white bent rattan dining, side or club chairs. Each chair is super comfortable and sturdy with mortise and tenon c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction. Beautiful design and detail. The matching pair of loungers...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Maison Gatti Haussman Rattan Braided Bistro Armchairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of bistro cafe rattan dining armchairs made in the art deco taste by Maison Gatti Paris, France. The chairs feature gracefully curved or bent rattan frames. The arms a...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
Handsome Restored Pair of Large-Scale Rattan Club Chairs by Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, upholstered and completely in...
Category
1980s North American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3 Strand Transitional Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Restored Rattan 3 Strand Transition Lounge Chair features a sleek, mid-century design with a handwoven three-strand rattan frame. Meticulously restored, it offers a blend of mode...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,161 Sale Price
35% Off
Rattan with Arms Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan with Arms all in
natural rattan in clear finish.
Stackable chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$697 / item
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$10,725 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Vintage IKEA Rattan / Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge / Lounge Chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years.
Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Black Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Rattan Black all in
natural rattan in black matte finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,171 / item
McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By McGuire
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...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unwind in style with this captivating vintage woven rattan lounge chair, a perfect embodiment of bohemian charm and coastal allure. This accent piece showcases exquisite craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Natural Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautifully woven natural rattan frame, this chair adds a fresh, breezy vibe to any setting. The performance fabric cushion provides comfort and is stain-resistant, makin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$597 / item
Sleeper Brown Chaise Longue
Located in Paris, FR
Chaise longue sleeper brown all in
brown natural rattan with rocking feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,833 / item
Killer Restored Pair of Restored Rattan and Leather Cube Club Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and upholstered. Completely Inst...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,992 Sale Price / set
61% Off
A French rattan convertible chaise lounge, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This delightful and versatile armchair has a shaped crest over a straight adjustable back, and a retractable foot stool / ottoman. This form is also referred to as a steamer chair fr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Roda Rattan Bench
Located in Paris, FR
Bench Roda Rattan with all structure
in handcrafted rattan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,720 / item
Single Mid Century Compact Rattan Armchair - France 1960's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Compact 1960's rattan armchair in good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can be returned to France or to an upstate NY facility.
Price does not include shipping...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Georgian Wicker Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming faux bamboo Georgian painted side chair with a rattan seat.
The chair exhibits a double rail to the top with interesting demi lune spindles and two shaped supports beneat...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Elm, Rattan
Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan Club Chairs by McGuire
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 installation ready. New custom upholstery in a stunning Larsen fabric. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely stunning pair of organic club chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Beautiful examples from an extremely limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construction veneered in pencil reed rattan. Incredible workmanship, detail 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
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Caned Back Mid-Century Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This armchair features a beautifully crafted natural rattan caned back, offering both style and support, while the rich Sandbar finish adds warmth and sophistication. The seat is top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,485 / item
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Lacquered Rattan Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke set of four counter height non-swivel barstools crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The stools feature a thick pole rattan frame havin...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$11,237 / item
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Teak
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dee and Tommy Hilfiger
Seat h...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Stool Pouf Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful midcentury stool pouf or side table attributed to Tito Agnoli.
This fantastic Stool was made in Italy during the 1960s.
The workmanship of these stools is exceptional, the bamboo structure allows this stool to be light and solid at the same time.
This is a fantastic addition to a midcentury porch or minimal living room...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
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 ...
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chairs, each featuring square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Made of steam-bent rattan poles, the Chairs feature decorative w...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,196 Sale Price / set
35% Off
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.6"H x 34.3"W x 35.9"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
A...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Three-Seat Sofa
This striking Nantucket 3-seater sofa features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and func...
Category
1990s Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,095 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Vintage Boho Ficks Reed Woven Rattan Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the enduring charm of this vintage Boho Ficks Reed Woven Rattan Sofa, a superb example of classic tropical design. Ficks Reed is renowned for its high-quality rattan furni...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Extraordinary Pair of Art Deco Style Loungers by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of rare lounge chairs is unique on the market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professional...
Category
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Boho Chic Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s.
Please note the details and different techniques in this chair....
Category
1970s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
1980s McGuire Style Target Back Stacked Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
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...
Category
1980s Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful rocking chair was produced in Italy during the 1960s. It is handmade from rattan and remains in very good vintage condition, few rush losses close to the base as showe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Rush
Exceptional Ficks Reed Mid Century Curved Rattan Sectional Sofa and Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptional Two Section Ficks Reed Mid Century Curved Rattan Sectional Sofa with Matching End Tables. The end tables measure 33.5”w x 16.5”d x 18.5”h. This particular model is rare ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed, Mid-Century swivel lounge chair for highly acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg stands as one of Holland's most innovative and pr...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Danish Freestanding Daybed in Rosewood with Cane and Newly Upholstered Mattress
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant freestanding daybed/sofa produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame is crafted in rosewood with beautifully figured grain, and the sides are fitted with cane panels that giv...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Rosewood
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$1,727 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Rattan and Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,084 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Trellis Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage lounge chairs embodies the sophisticated flair of 1970s Hollywood Regency and Coastal design. The robust frames are crafted from natural rattan with sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Armchair in Scalamandre
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming wicker rattan armchair made in the California coastal organic modern manner and style of Michael Taylor. Attributed to Wicker Works the chair has a strong rattan frames cove...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 31.75” H x 54.5” W x 30.5” D
Seat Height (inches): 16"
...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Style Leather Dining Armchair w Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a sculptural form that evokes mid-century elegance, this dining armchair showcases a perfect blend of timeless craftsmanship and rich, tactile finishes. Its gracefully contoured...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Leather
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$4,810 Sale Price
35% Off
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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