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Material: Rattan
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...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Set of Six Rattan or Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six rattan or bamboo dining chairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. This came from an estate with the matchi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set
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...
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1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Paul Frankl 5 Strand Pretzel Patio Furniture Set for Porch Pretzel Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous, immaculate Paul Frankl 5 strand set: 3 person sofa couch, 2 armchairs, 3 side tables and 1 coffee table. This set is vintage perfection at it’s finest! DIMENSIONS 3 seat ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Sofa
Located in London, GB
A bamboo and rattan sofa France, mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Italian Round Ottoman Pouf in Woven Rattan and Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style pouf stool completely made in hand-woven rattan with walnut wood feet. This delightful organic object can also be used as stylish side table, it was de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this beautifully restored six-strand, rattan chaise longue chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base blending style and vin...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four graceful and airy dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. Chairs have an oval rattan double-caned back and the original tobacco brown finish. T...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Eleanor Forbes for McGuire Red Rattan “Officer’s Chair” Campaign Lounge Ottoman
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous re-edition of an early McGuire model: the Officer’s Chair. This particular example done all in red, from the red rattan frame to the supple red leather. Listing measurement...
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Late 20th Century Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating

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Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Italian Bamboo Bar or Counter Stools 29.5" height
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural bamboo bar or counter stools, Italy, circa 1960s. They have recently been reupholstered in a low maintenance black vinyl and are ready to use. They retain their wa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Wicker Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven wicker settee by Isamu Kenmochi. Perfect scale, and very good condition. Rare, early piece of his work.  
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1960s Japanese Vintage Rattan Seating

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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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Chrome

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in ebony finished frame. Ebony finished wood frame. Backrest in natural woven cane. Seat in cognac tan faux leather. Polished brass caps. D...
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2010s European Modern Rattan Seating

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Brass

Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side seating or dining chairs featuring an open weave rattan cane seat back and a space-savi...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chair, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Mid-Century Modern club chair. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Original bamboo and rattan frame. Elegant and sleek design and rare because of the shape and s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Rattan Single Strand Set of Three Bar Stools
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Upgrade your bar area with this charming set of three Restored Paul Frankl style Single-Strand Rattan Bar Stools. These vintage beauties feature stacked pyramid backs, offering a ble...
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1950s Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved and most iconic designs, drawing influence from British and French Colonial furni...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of American Victorian Faux Bamboo Side Chairs, c. 1880
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of American Victorian faux bamboo side chairs with cane seats, dating to circa 1880, offered in their original condition. These chairs feature beautifully crafted designs and ...
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1880s North American Victorian Antique Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool, Completely original and in exceptional condition. 15-1/2" square.
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Light Brown Rattan Chair in the Style of Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Light brown rattan chair in the style of Vivai del Sud. The light brown version of the tapered round rattan chair showcases a bohemian character tha...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

1960s Pair of Rattan Armchairs , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition included fabric upholstery -There are visible wormholes in the wooden parts nevetherles the chairs are sturdy and stable and the chairs has been treated a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Large Dark-Finished Rattan Pouf – Edizioni Molto
Located in Roma, RM
Large Dark-Finished Rattan Pouf Product Details Featuring brass joints. One piece available now. The price refers to the pouf with the cushion. If you are interested in purchasing w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Seating

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Brass

Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by Paul Fran...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Karl Malmwall 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue, Karlskrona, designed by Karl Malmwall for IKEA, in the 1990s. Handmade in wicker and rattan, with a soft neck pillow in cream white...
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Six Strand Godfather Rattan One Piece Sofa in the Manner of Paul Frankl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beautiful six strand arm Godfather rattan one piece sofa with a stacked base in the manner of Paul Frankl. These three seater one piece versions are r...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s. These lounge chairs have a sculptural silhouette featuring a gracefully curved ra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Iron

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...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Elm

Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut

Set of Four Italian Rattan/Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very stylish and rare. A great set of 4 that is very cozy. 39cm chilly seat height.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made of a woven wood rattan with a metal base. These chairs sit very comfortably firm th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Set Of Eight 1960s Danish Dining Chairs In Rosewood & Rattan By Niels Moller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare set of eight 1960s "model 80" dining chairs in rosewood and rattan by Danish designer Niels Moller. These finely contoured chairs typify the best design of the period. The su...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Hardwood

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Oak

Adjustable Chaise Longue / Lounge Chair in Woven Wicker and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular reclinable armchair / lounge chair fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker.  This gorgeous lounge chairs was produced in Italy during the 1970s and are ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Tony Paul wicker stool or stylish side table, produced in the United States in the 50s. This iconic and sturdy stool is in fabulous condition and with a charming warm color...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Wicker, Rattan, Beech

Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia, is a delightful example of both craftsmanship and design innovation during the er...
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1890s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Seating

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Bentwood, Rattan, Beech

Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare imposing sofa and two lounge chairs crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The canyon sofa and chairs features an oversized hardwood fram...
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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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

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Bouclé, Rattan

Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Ligna – Czechoslovakian Design, Circa 1940 – A Classic Thonet-Inspired Piece Elevate your space with this stunning bentwood armchair designed by Ligna in the iconic style of Thonet, circa 1940. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, this chair is a striking example of timeless design and craftsmanship, blending form and function in perfect harmony. Featuring the signature curves of bentwood, a technique that revolutionized furniture design in the early 20th century, this chair is not only a piece of furniture but a work of art. Originally designed in 1900, the Thonet-inspired design of this armchair was favored by many famous architects and designers, including Le Corbusier, who admired its elegant simplicity and ergonomic comfort. This particular example is marked with an attribution label, making it a valuable collector's piece with historical significance. In good original condition, the chair shows minor wear consistent with age, adding to its vintage charm and authenticity. The rattan webbing has been entirely renewed, ensuring durability and a refreshed look while maintaining the chair's classic appeal. The warm, natural wood tones and elegant lines make this chair a versatile addition to any home, whether placed in a contemporary setting or as a stylish accent in a more traditional décor. With its graceful silhouette and expert craftsmanship, this chair is more than just a seat—it’s a statement piece that will complement any room, from living rooms to studies, dining areas, or offices. Materials: Bentwood Rattan (newly replaced webbing) Dimensions: D 58 cm x W 56 cm x H 78 cm A must-have for design lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates classic mid-century furniture. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of design history with this exquisite Ligna chair...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Bentwood

Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the sculptural elegance and organic allure of this stunning vintage pencil reed sofa. A captivating example of 1980s design artistry, this pi...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
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 ...
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1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Cane, Rattan

Antique Josef Hoffmann Michael Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing, 1880s, 8p
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 8 antique, authentic and all original Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Josef Hoffmann. Model nr 14 is without a doubt the most famous and most s...
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1860s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Bentwood

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

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Metal

Near Pair of 19th Century French Rattan Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Near pair of 19th century French rattan armchairs in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Rattan Seating

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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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Iron

Sculptural Italian Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Longue in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century sculptural Italian Rattan and bamboo chaise longue lounge chair with mattress and head-rest pillow in off white linen covers. A beautiful sculptural chaise longue is made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “JH512” folding lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with rattan back and seat. Elegant handles for easily moving the chair around.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Oak, Rattan

Vintage Coastal McGuire Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in unparalleled relaxation and iconic design with this vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge, a true embodiment of timeless coastal elegance. Meticulously handcrafted, t...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine midcentury organic modern bamboo rattan sofa or settee with demilune or crescent shaped ends. The bentwood rattan frame features a channel back conforming seat cushion with ne...
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20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul Round Wicker Rattan Stool on Wood legs c. 1950s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Tony Paul round rattan or wicker stool on wood legs. Wicker has been spray painted at some point, some runs , wear to finish and mino...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and stunning original rattan weave. This beautiful example...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Rattan Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge chair offers style and comfort for any porch or patio. The seat cushion has a wood frame at the bottom and metal support and springs, the way they used to make outdoor seat cushions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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

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Rattan, Rush

Faux Bamboo Armchairs Hollywood Regency Large Size 1970s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Faux bamboo brown archairs whit rattan seat *For shipments to Europe, US or UK, request a quote. We will look for the tightest budget at the time Midcetury wood dining armchair in faux bamboo Made in the Chinese Chippendale style with an open fretwork design on the back and sides in faux bamboo form. Very solid and quality construction with excellent joinery and cane. This chair whit form of bamboo cane is also known as Cockpen chairs...
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Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Rattan Seating

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Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows simultaneously into the rounded back of the chair with a decorative 3 pole design accent...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

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Rattan

Original Rattan By Paul Frankl, Multi-Strand Sofa and Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare multi-strand set living room set. A museum-quality six-strand square pretzel sofa and five-strand chaise lounge were designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality grade...
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1940s Vintage Rattan Seating

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Fabric, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Egg Shaped Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl or Ficks Reed. We love the cradling round forms with rocking & swivel stacked base constr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Style Velvet 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...
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2010s European Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Wood, Velvet

Rattan Chair TÄRÖ by Thomas Sandell for Ikea
Located in KUTNO, PL
The TÄRÖ armchair is made of rattan and pine wood. Its construction is lightweight but sturdy, and the main material used is rattan, which gives it a warm, organic look. The seat is...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating

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Rattan, Wood

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and steel lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner and produced by Forma, Brazil, c. 1955. Seat Height (inches): 15" All items ship from High Poin...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating

Materials

Steel

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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