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Material: 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,500 / item
Coastal Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sturdy wooden frame finished in a rich, dark walnut stain, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The backrest and sides are crafted from beautifully ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$735 / item
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Step into a world of mid-century elegance with this exceptional pair of 1950s rattan wicker basket chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Bauhaus Industrial Polstergleich Architect Swivel Stool Cair with Footrest 1930s
By Polstergleich
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very rare adjustable swivel stool especially made for architects designed by Margarete Kloeber in the 1930s.
The stool has four spiral springs under the seat allowing the user to mov...
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Coastal Teak Barstool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A harmonious blend of coastal charm and modern elegance. This barstool features a sturdy teak wood frame with a natural finish, ensuring durability and timeless style. The seat and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$1,095 / item
Italian mid-century modern garden armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in rattan and straw, 1960s
Pair of straw and rattan chairs or armchairs. The seat and back are square with woven straw interiors and woven rattan...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Rotan, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric lounge chairs produced by Rotan, Torino, Italy, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5"H x 22.5"W ...
Category
1950s Italian 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera pouf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker designed by Franco Albini and made in Italy during the 1960s.
The pouf is in fabulous co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Bistra Chair by AMDL Circle
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for GUBI by Michele De Lucchi’s architecture practice, AMDL CIRCLE, Bistra is a
sculptural furniture collection that distills the classic bistro chair to its essential form,...
Category
2010s Danish Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Large Peacock Chair Rattan Emanuelle Chair XL Boho Style 149cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large boho-style peacock chair, better known as the Emanuelle chair from the film, made of rattan in the second half of the 20th century.
Made of rattan and woven cane, it...
Category
1960s European Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
$599 Sale Price
20% Off
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s.
The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Creel and Gow Rattan Trellis Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco
Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,000 / item
1970s Rattan Armchair by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Made of wood and rattan
- Made by ULUV.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$466 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Rattan and Wicker Lounge Chair, Italy 1900s
Located in Naples, IT
Antique Italian rattan chair with round decoration inizio '900
The structure follows curved and rounded lines, the backrest is richly decorated with circles and weaves, it has two ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950.
The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking.
It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room.
The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition!
The FD516 coffee table...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Italian lounge chairs featuring sculptural rattan frames with a refined wicker weave. Newly upholstered in a soft off-white bouclé fabric from French ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan
Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Dutch bamboo reed and rattan occasional chairs. These vintage chairs from the Netherlands have been created with soft, curvy lines out of bent and molded bamboo reeds and r...
Category
20th Century Dutch Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,780 / set
Pair of Art Deco Split Reed Rattan Armchairs, USA, Circa 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Original pair of Art Deco split reed rattan bamboo club arm chairs, rendered in a bent wood bamboo frame with applied split reed rattan exterior, the interior in upholstered in a gra...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Foam, Reed, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery, Fabric
Bohemian Vintage Handcrafted Beige Bamboo Split Reed Caning Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige Wingback peacock chair from the 1970s.
Made out of Bamboo Wicker, Rattan and split reed handmade and handwoven seat.
Gold Foil Label at the...
Category
1970s Philippine Anglo-Indian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Bamboo
Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. Their regency influenced rattan frames are woven with a fine double mesh caning and feature arched vents in t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Upholstery
Set of Six Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
1970s Rattan Leather Ralph Lauren Style Sculptural Curved Wing Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
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...
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Poltrona Lounge Chair by CARLO DE CARLI
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly merging the inherent beauty and
charm of natural rattan with meticulous ergonomic precision, the Poltrona Tria
Lounge Chair embodies both artistry and function. Constructe...
Category
2010s Danish Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs; The Collection of Andre Leon Talley
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabulous, Pair of Ralph Lauren Wicker Chairs with a storied provenance, owned by Legendary Fashion Icon André Leon Talley. These unique wicker chairs, a stylish mix of English and A...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Large Italian Rattan Pool or Beach Armchair, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A perfect pool or beach chair. Protection from the sun and space to hang up wet towels. A very rare model.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
By Paul Frankl
Located in Highland, IN
A rare variation of Frankl's iconic pretzel arm design, this large lounge chair is possibly the most dynamic.
It is ready for new cushions in the fabric of your choosing.
31.5"h X ...
Category
1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
NEW! DOOQ! Modern Armchair Havana in Walnut and Brown
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Circle Sided Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of gracefully curved back rattan arm chairs with corset backs and circle sides. Two orange cushions.
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
"Rondo" armchair rattan Göte Möbler Nässjö AB Sweden 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
RATTAN ARMCHAIR “RONDO” 1960S, GÖTE-FURNITURE NÄSSJÖ.
Armchair in rattan on a steelpipe lacquered base.
Good vintage condition.
Price for 1 armchair.
2 other armchairs available on s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
British Victorian Bamboo & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair With Footrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British Colonial Formed Bamboo & Cane Reclining Steamer armchair with Pull Out Footrest 1900's
Exquisite indoor or outdoor reclining chair ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Armchair Lounge Chair Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren c 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Vintage Armchair or Lounge Chair from woven rattan in honey brown color by Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren Fabrication circa 1910, Austria.
An amazing solo arm chair or lounge cha...
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Eberhard Krauss, Rare Armchair Model A 821 F for Thonet, 1930
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare armchair / lounge chair designed by Eberhard Krauss for Thonet in 1930 for the exhibition "Thonet Werkbund" in Vienna. This model is sometimes also wrongly attributed to Adolf S...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Birch
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...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee
P...
Category
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Giltwood
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
Category
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of barrel back form rattan wicker lounge chairs or club chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The rare chairs feature a strong ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s.
These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge for...
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
$1,187 / item
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bentwood Rocking Chair by Fischel, Austria, 1910s
By Fischel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Nouveau bentwood rocking chair by the Austrian manufacturer Fischel. Shown here in a slightly smaller version.
A classic rocking chair made of bentwood elements with elaborate o...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Italian Woven Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of woven chairs from Italy, 1960s. Light woven wicker scoop seats with rattan and bamboo frame. Original finish shows nice age and patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
$4,800 / set
Vintage Kenneth Cobonpue Woven Rattan Sofa
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century sofa composed from woven rattan on a bamboo frame. Accompanied by cushion upholstered in an off white cotton fabric.
Dimen...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Brutalist Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,590 Sale Price
20% Off
Sensational Pair of Red Coral Bamboo & Rattan Club Chairs with Custom Cushions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sizzling hot pair of coral red rattan and bamboo vintage armchairs having classic shape and custom cushions.
seat height without cushion
17.5
Arm height 25
Category
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
This s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,328 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Leopard Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace a touch of the exotic with this stunning vintage bent rattan bench, a perfect marriage of coastal ease and Hollywood Regency glamour. The expertly crafted frame showcases the...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage armchairs perfectly captures the light sophistication of the Hollywood Regency and Coastal aesthetics. The frames are constructed from natural rattan, fe...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duke of Devonshire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Seating
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
$2,062 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the sub...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Trellis Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional set of six dining chairs, crafted by the renowned Bielecky Brothers, exemplifies the finest American Mid-Century rattan furniture. Each chair is constructed from rob...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,686 / item
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 ...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Nanna Ditzel Egg-Shaped Hanging Cane Chairs (2), Italy 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Original suspension egg chair by Nanna Ditzel, Italy mid century.
Designed in 1957, produced in 1959 by Bonacina Pierantonio, Italy.
We have a pa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Curved Bamboo, Maple and Leather Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. with chestnut e and leather finishes.
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Chestnut, Maple, Fabric
$4,564 Sale Price
20% Off
Boho Chic Black Wicker Rattan Sofa With Tan Red and Black Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Boho Chic Black Wicker Rattan Sofa, accented with tan, red, and black cushions for a touch of elegance and comfort. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings, it's perf...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$640 Sale Price
50% 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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