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Material: Rattan
1970s Rattan Cane Barrel Blue and White Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stat...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
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
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches):...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming "pair" of Juttu stools, aka mushroom stools, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s. Introduced in 1961, the Juttu jakkara was Aarnio’s first stool design and...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Coastal Teak Counter Stools (sets of 2)
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
$1,608 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Emmanuelle Peacock Bamboo Wicker Fan Chair c. 1960/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1960/1970's wicker, rattan Emmanuelle, or Peacock chair, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light wear, normal and consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
Fantastic Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen uphol...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Emmanuel peacock wicker Rattan chair. C.1960 Italy
In very good condition commensurate with age. general expected signs of wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The set consists of two benches, four seating modules and two ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Teak, Wool, Rattan
$24,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Fox Lounge Chair by Viggo Boesen, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Fox lounge chair. The "forgotten" Danish Designer Viggo Boesen is the man behind this very beautiful and eye-catching lounge chair. The chair was originally made of rattan, and it is...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,034 / item
McGuire, Rattan And Bamboo Set of 4 Armchairs With Orange Cushions
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of 4 armchairs with bamboo frame and orange silk cushions.
The armchairs are all signed Mc Guire, have rattan backs with a very contemporary Viennese weave detail, and have bee...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$7,467 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...
Category
1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Pair of Art Deco Oxidised Forged Iron Bamboo Rattan Side Chairs Vintage 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and sought after pair of 1920s oxidised iron side chairs with bamboo rope weave seating, reminiscent of Raymond Subes work. The forged iron frame with swirl armrests and ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
697’ Rattan + Cane Armchair by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina, 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
The '697’ armchair was designed by Raffaella Crespi for Vittorio Bonacina in 1964. Constructed with a rattan frame and handwoven cane, this chair is a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
This timeless bentwood chair, crafted in Austria circa 1930, showcases the classic design that has become synonymous with...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model cantilever, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In original condition, with mino...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning wit...
Category
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and rare McGuire modern organic rattan sofa. Crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans from bundled pe...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair.
Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea.
Striking Swedish design from the 1990s.
Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Tove Kindt-Larsen Tulip Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Shakopee, MN
**Includes chair and seat cushion (back pillow is NOT included)**
**Rattan shows more color variations, natural marks, and blemishes than our first quality pieces and is being sold "as is" at a heavily discounted price.**
Intended for indoor use only.
Tulip is a classic lounge chair in rattan and wicker. It was designed by Tove Kindt-Larsen in the 1940s and is very feminine in its expression. The lounge chair is handmade from rattan and is part of Sika-Design's exclusive ICONS collection, which represents design furniture created by renowned designers. With great respect and admiration for the original designs and in close collaboration with the descendants of these well-known furniture designers, we are happy to bring these icons back. The Tulip Lounge Chair was originally produced by Robert W.
Tulip is handmade in sustainable Indonesian rattan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$825 / item
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
Set of Four Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Frederic Weinberg Wicker and Iron Chairs 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco rattan three-seat sofa features the classic transitional arms with double-strand arms accented by a center stick strand in the center. The intricat...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
$4,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Stunning Round Barrel Shape Bamboo Rattan Cane Seat Chairs
By Adriano Albini, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage rattan bamboo cane seat chairs.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Bamboo and rattan living room furniture, France, 1960 / 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Living room set comprising a three-seater sofa and a pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs, with their seat and back cushions in good condition, covered with their original fabric.
Di...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Presidents Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair.
This striking Nantucket lounge chair features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and functio...
Category
1990s American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,872 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Set of 3 Boho Chic Vintage Rattan Lounge Chairs with Swivel Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 3 lounge chairs features solid rattan construction, original white washed finish, vintage floral upholstery, and swivel base.
Dimensions: 29w 24d 37h 19sh 23.5ah
Condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$1,260 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Rattan Daybed in the style of Louis Sognot - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare rattan daybed with unique rattan loop shaped supporting structure. In good vintage condition. Indicated seat height is without mattress.
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Armchairs Designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Armchairs Designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
This rare and unique pair of armchairs, expertly designed by renowned Czech architect Jan Kalous, was ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Frassino Tinto Nero Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative qu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Indoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,207 / item
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W. 120 CM D. 35 CM H. 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$1,196 / item
Single Large Split Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970's
Located in Miami, FL
Single large split bamboo lounge chair,
Circa 1970 USA
Generous proportion and curved lines
Newly upholstered in chartreuse fabric
Bamboo retains a warm original patina
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Mid-Century Style Rattan Ribbon Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century style rattan ribbon chair with iron legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Customizable New and Made to order Gubi Bistra Lounge 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
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, ver...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,106 Sale Price
41% 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
$2,812 / item
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four genuine McGuire handcrafted organic modern barstools, marked McGuire San Francisco. The stools feature thick rattan poles, a cathedral arch splat, and McGuire's signatu...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Rattan Indo Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan Indo with all structure
made in natural rattan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$897 / item
Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scarce, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back Lounge chairs and sofa set designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Category
1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$100,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
21st Century Sculptural Pencil Reed Rattan Stools - Set of Three
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning set of three Palm Beach modern pencil reed rattan stools. Their sleek, sculptural design is perfectly complemented by luxurious off-white chenille upholstery from renowned d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Chenille, 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
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Ottoman Footstool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket" Ottoman.
This striking Nantucket ottoman features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function — perfec...
Category
1990s American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Beech Organic Stool Tony Paul 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool footstool or small side table in circular shape from woven rattan work and beech attributed to Tony Paul 1950s, USA.
Tony Paul ( 1918 - 2010 )
A char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
1960s Pair of red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1960s Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy, little damage on rattan see photo
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / set
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 designed in late 1920s by Josef Hoffmann in excellent original condition with hand woven cane seat and backrest.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Lounge chairs in the style of Bonacina.
The Armchairs are in really good vintage condition and have a beautiful patina due to ag...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$2,273 / set
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
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
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coastal rattan sofa, a stunning fusion of tropical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully curved rattan frame with a rich honey-toned finish, this piece captures the essence of mid-century island living. The plush cushions are adorned with a bold palm print...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Iconic Rattan and Bamboo Stool by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This stylish rattan and bamboo stool, designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1960s, showcases the designer's signature blend of elegance and functionality. Measuring 40 cm in diameter and 39...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and Rattan
By Carlo Hauner, Forma
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example of timeless design. Made from rattan and metal, these chairs combine elegance and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Spanish Rattan Round Stool / Side Table with Cane Top, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool with wicker wire top, rattan, bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
This cool rattan round stool features bamboo structure with a canage top.
This piece wil...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel.
The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of 2 Green Vintage Bistro Chairs with Woven Reed Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 2 charming green vintage bistro chairs with elegant detailing and woven reed seats.
This lovely and graceful pair of green vintage bistro chairs features ma...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
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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