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Material: Rattan
Restored Double D Loop Half Moon Rattan Four-Strand 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan lounge, with what we at the shop called the "Half Moon", four-strand sidearms in a double D configuration. Inspired by Paul Frankl, this lounge is a Mid-Century chair featurin...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,933 Sale Price
25% Off
Incredible Set of 12 Custom Dining Chairs in the Style of John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
White Rattan Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair with Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Rare and hard to find White Rattan Upholstered Egg Chair with Ottoman. The chair swivels and reclines when you sit back in it. See video for a f...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$1,063 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Bombe Rattan Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker takes some design cues from the 1970s with this bombe rattan settee. Reeded frame that bows out in the middle is washed in white primer and lavender lacquer. Two-seat cushions, four back cushions, all upholstered in a vintage cream, taupe and gray geometric upholstery. Possibly from the Linea Cara collection designed for Baker by Karl Rausch.
Category
1980s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1950s French "Gazelle" Chairs in Wicker & Steel, Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of graceful 1950s French armchairs in rattan wicker and tubular steel, in the style of Jaques Adnet.
The dynamic modernist frame evokes gazelle's legs, the wicker seats pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Designer, Stool, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Stool in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Boho Chic Wicker and Rattan Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace casual elegance with Wicker Rattan Dining Arm Chairs, a set of four, bringing natural textures to your dining space for a coastal-inspi...
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Contemporary Wraparound Woven Rattan Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Contemporary Wraparound Woven Rattan Side Chairs
17"W x 21.25"D x 31.75"H
Seat height 16 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
RATTAN WICKER ARMCHAIRS WITH STOOL LINA ZERVUDAKI, FRANCE 1950s
By Lina Zervudaki
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Stunningly beautiful and very rare rattan armchair set with textile upholstery in excellent original condition attributed to the weaving master Lina Zervudaki who modernized and revo...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Textile, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Six Painted Wicker Rattan Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern set of six rattan garden dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style featuring a vintage painted finish. Beautifully crafted with large hi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique End Table with Rattan Top and Box Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period stool circa 1900 with rattan inset, straight legs and low stretchers. Delight in the simplicity and utility of this Chinese late Qing Dynasty period stool, crafted circa 1900. A quintessential representation of form meeting function, this piece embodies the essence of Chinese antique furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Italian green wool, Rattan & Rush 1960s Armchairs, Set of 2
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful pair of rattan and rush armchairs was produced in Italy around 1960.
One armchair show few rattan losses at one armrest and at the base, as showed in the pictures.
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Rush, Wool
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$12,239 / item
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounges
By Betty Cobonpue
1980s
Measures: 25.5"W x 71"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: 12".
Very good origin...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Boho Chic Three Strand Rattan Pretzel Sofa and Chair After Frankl -2 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage bohemian rattan pretzel chair and love seat. Each display an excellent three strand bent bamboo side sculpted into the famous pr...
Category
1960s Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Cerused Rattan Chairs with a single matching footstool attributed to Ficks Reed. Extremely comfortable and generous proportions with floral upholstered cushions that ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,400 / set
Vintage Coastal Loop Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace laid-back coastal elegance with this captivating vintage loop rattan lounge chair. The chair's frame, painted a fresh white, features striking open-loop or "pretzel" style ra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Sky Blue Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita sky blue stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x Height 46cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,277 / item
Italian Fan-Backed Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage Italian fan-backed chair from the Mid-20th century of woven rattan and bamboo featuring a stylish design to the back, seat, and legs.
Two a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Vintage Coastal Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with this stunning set of four vintage coastal reed dining chairs. Crafted from natural rattan, these chairs feature an i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Reed
$1,850 / set
Chair by Ivar Callmander, Sweden, 1920s
By Ivar Callmander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, 1920s. Lacquered metal frame and rattan.
Very good condition.
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Showtime Royal Armchair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Showtime veneer is a combination of rattan strips and coco twigs inlaid side by side, then covered with resin. Repeated sanding and more resin give this material a lustrous Finis...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Coconut
$2,604 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dirk Van Sliedrecht High Back Bamboo Chair For Rohe Noordwolde 1960
Located in London, GB
A striking high-back chair designed by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands, circa 1960. Crafted from bamboo and rattan, this sculptural piece embodies the relaxed el...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
ARCO RATTAN BAMBOO WICKER ARMCHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR, GERMANY 1960s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Very beautiful and rare ARCO rattan and bamboo armchair in an exceptional design and shape in top original condition, Germany 1960s
There‘s a second one available on request.
Ma...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Midcentury Era Rattan Dining Side Chairs with Wicker Woven Seats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style set of four original mid-century rattan dining side chairs with wicker weaved back and seat. The chair is constructed with fancy wicker wrappin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,990 Sale Price
35% Off
Restored Rattan Skeleton Back Dining Room Chair w/ Mahogany Seat, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Frankl style set of 6 rattan dining room chairs blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Each side chair is made with a single pole rattan frame ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,896 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Restored Midcentury Rattan Dining Side Chair with Mahogany Seat, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan dining room side chair with a mahogany seat, included is a set of 5-chairs. Each chair features a three-strand rattan seat back with a mahogany seat.
We only purchase ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,835 Sale Price
35% Off
Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of 1980s postmodern fan back rattan dining or accent side chairs in teal blue seat cushions.
Circa...
Category
1980s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$1,040 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
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
$2,159 / item
Italian modern round seatings rattan cockpit armchairs with decorations, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round seatings rattan cockpit armchairs with decorations, 1970s
Pair of cockpit chairs made entirely of rattan. The backrest is composed of rounded decorations, the ro...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$12,239 / item
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer head bend bentwood pressed wood back wit...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$474 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored arched Rattan Bar Stools w/ Studded Nailhead Red Seats, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired set of five restored Mid-century arched rattan bar stools, each adorned with striking studded red cushions. Crafted with arches on each side of the stool and two-stranded legs, this piece combines Mid-century era styling with Hawaiian charm...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rattan
$3,055 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Restored "X" Rattan Vanity Stool with Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1970s three-stand rattan vanity stool with wicker seat features an "X" rattan base.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo, and ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$390 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage chrome and rattan rocking chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair made from chromed metal, rattan woven seats and backrest and lacquered wood.
Good condition.
1960s - Italy
Height: 102cm
Width: 50cm
Depth: 95cm
Seat hie...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa
By Axo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan sofa has what we at the shop call the "Circles and Speed" two-strand chair arm with an arched base and stick rattan seat. Inspired by Pau...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,976 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Wood and Rattan Stools, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of unusual stools are made wood and rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 2 French Rattan Vintage Design Armchairs from the 1950s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 luxurious French rattan vintage design armchairs from the 1950s.
This stunning set of vintage rattan armchairs is, in our opinion, a true eye-catcher. ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
"Rondo" Rattan Easy Chairs Gote Mobler Sweden 1960
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a RARE matching set of "Rondo" Rattan Easy Chairs Gote Mobler Sweden 1960. and are in Excellent condition
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Restored Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan piece featuring six-strand double triangle arms, exuding charm with tortoiseshell rattan accents, perfect for classic decor. Tor...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,283 Sale Price
35% Off
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Chic bamboo rattan lounge chair with woven frame and natural finish, including a comfortable seat cushion, perfect for enhancing any living space.
Wear to the cushion and the...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary 'El raval' Bench by Man of Parts, Kvadrat Vidar
Located in Paris, IDF
'El Raval' Bench by Man of Parts
Signed by Yabu Pushelberg
Dimensions: H. 45 x 48 x 153 cm / Seat height: 45 cm
Available in various fabrics / COM available
Frame in walnut stained ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Ash
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,679 / item
Restored Rattan 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa features a decorative scalloped detail on the base.
Dimensions: 28" tall x 74" wide x 36" ...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$3,380 Sale Price
35% Off
Rare Restored Double Tear Drop Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and two lounge chairs with complimentary stacked coffee tables with two side tables. Both lounge chairs ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$12,837 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Norr11 Le Roi Lounge Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
cushion sold separately.
Crafted from FSC certified ash with inlaid natural handwoven French rattan, treated with water-based lacquers.
The French royal inspired Le Roi collection i...
Category
2010s Polish Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Set of Four Rattan Organic Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Highland, IN
These four bars stools have a terrific organic modern design– the rattan frames are finished in a rich, dark maduro tobacco color with upholstered seats that have swivel function.
...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid century rattan stool by Alan Fuchs, ULUV, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Alan Fuchs, Úľuv
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovak rattan stool designed by Alan Fuchs for ÚLUV in the 1960´s. Very simple and elegant design. In good Vintage condition, bears signs of age and using.
Height: 46 cm
L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
By McGuire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, ultra rare set of McGuire bamboo dining chairs with gorgeous sculptural design on exterior, see pics. The chairs are newly upholstered in a white and Tiffany blue cotton bl...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Textile, Rattan, Wood
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,679 / item
John Wisner for Ficks Reed MCM Brass and Rattan Pagoda Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Brass and Rattan Pagoda Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 27 wide x 34 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm hei...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern rattan green faux leather black metal chairs 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern in rattan green faux leather black metal chairs 1960s
Set of six chairs with a black painted metal rod structure. The backrest is in vertically woven ratta...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Restored 1938 Three-Strand "Double-Loop" Rattan Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "double-loop" rattan lounge chair with matching slop Ottoman. This chair features a 3 strand loop arm with an additional decorative accent loop underneath. The seat is made up of smaller decorative stick rattan poles much like those made famous by Franco Albini. Included is the matching down sloped ottoman...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,730 Sale Price
35% Off
Restored Rattan Chippendale Style Dining Chairs with Diamond Back, Set of 7
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of seven vintage restored premium rattan Chippendale-style dining room armchairs. Each chair features a three-strand rattan seat back in the shape of an hourglass in a Diamond wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chippendale Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,322 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm style flows sinuously into a the rounded back of the sofa and chairs into an S shap...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$7,288 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom 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
1930s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$13,975 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Ficks Reed Barrel Chairs in White Lacquer and Todd Hase Textiles, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Ficks Reed barrel chairs in new white lacquer and new Todd Hase textiles. Great vintage rattan lattice work all new finish and fabric.
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Lacquer
Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the allure of vintage charm with our restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan petal loop fan back dining chairs. Adorned in a dark red seat cushion, these chairs blend classic r...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,655 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of rattan.
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech 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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