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Material: Rattan
Coustomizable Dining Armchair In Leather And Rattan Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention akin to a bespoke suit, these armchairs are adaptable to any occasion. From their sleek design to the selection of fabrics and legs, each element ca...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Rattan
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal & Rattan Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design that convinces with its simple elegance. The filigree chair frame is made of black round bars. The legs close at the bottom with simple plates....
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown Manufacturer
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight wicker rattan dining chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire. The chairs feature a distinctive oak frame embellished with fine woven wicker and topped wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Rattan, Oak
Set of 4 McGuire Twisted Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of 4 McGuire dining chairs featuring twisted rattan frames, cane seat backs, and X base stretchers embellished with rawhide joinery. Reupholstery is needed on all. Frame and...
Category
1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
$2,600 / set
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and black-painted iron lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Moderate oxidation to metal legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x 40.625” W x...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Rattan and Wicker Red Round Pouf Stool by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by Tito Agnoli in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool
By Thonet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool,
Completely original and in exceptional condition.
15-1/2" square.
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D
Seat Height: 1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Historic Paul T.Frankl Hand Made 5- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality five-strand square pretzel Chaise Lounge chair was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available, and r...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set 4 Vintage Woven Rattan Chippendale Fretwork Fret Side Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of 4 fretwork fret work Chinese chippendale rattan, woven seats dining game side chairs. These are in excellent condition with no issues or damage. Original beautiful rat...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Customizable Tacchini Isola Bella Daybed by Studiopepe
By Tacchini, Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
Isola Bella is a daybed that evokes the informality of a seaside home, bringing a fresh summer vibe capable of softening even the most urban and everyday settings.
Structure
Fire-be...
Category
2010s Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$12,543 / item
Vintage Italian Vivai Del Sud Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in the luxurious, laid-back elegance of these exceptional vintage lounge chairs, crafted by the renowned Italian design house Vivai Del Sud. This exquisite pair sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Iconic Margherita armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Margherita armchair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
The iconic Margherita armchair, designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina.
The armchair is made of rattan. At the time, Albi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan, fabric, wood and rubber chaise lounge designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 16"
Arm Height (inches): 19.38"
All upholstered furniture ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Coastal Brighton Pavillion Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the charm of coastal living with this exquisite set of six Brighton Pavilion-style rattan dining chairs. Featuring an intricate latticework design, curved barrel arms, and wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style elm scholar's chairs from the early 20th century, with unusual upper rail, carved panels on the splats, curved arms and rattan seats. Born in Chi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Rattan Seating
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Egg Hanging Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Egg hanging chair. Hanging egg is designed by Nanna Ditzel, and is in itself a design icon in Danish design. Originally the swing was produced in rattan, but for our exterior collect...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$3,626 / item
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
$2,021 / item
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa. Meticulously refurbished, its unique design offers a blend of retro charm and modern sophist...
Category
1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,194 Sale Price
44% Off
French Rattan Cone Armchair in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
perfect armchairs for gardens and terrasses.
Metal and rattan give a modern twist to these french 60's armchairs.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Egon Eiermann Model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' Rattan Lounge Chair, 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' lounge chair, manufactured by Heinrich Murrmann and created in 1949 by German designer and architect Egon Eiermann (1904–1970). Rattan frame with ...
Category
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Victorian English Oak Turned Bobbin Leg Rush Seat Bench With Geometric Stretcher
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Antique Victorian Oak Turned Bobbin Leg Rush Seat Bench With Geometric Stretcher
Category
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Oak, Rattan, Rush
Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria. Steam-bent beechwood and cane.
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Sofa After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this vintage coastal bent rattan sofa, inspired by the designs of Paul Frankl. Showcasing beautifully curved rattan arms and an in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan White Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Rattan White all in natural
rattan in white matte finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$582 / 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
Vintage Cane and Rattan Set of 2 shell-shaped Armchairs with Coffe Table, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
A Vintage Living Room Set, which can also be used outdoors, hand-crafted in Italy during the 60s in Cane and Rattan.
This set consists of a pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$2,663 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Black Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita black 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
$1,281 / item
Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan and Bamboo Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Ralph Lauren Polo Home natural woven rattan and bamboo sofa, Late 20th Century. This modern sculptural loveseat features loose white canvas zippered seat and back cushions. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway.
Sofas with frames in teak and beech, as well as armrests in rattan. Fixed upholstered seat and loose cushions in the back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Four 1960s Rohe Noordwolde Black Rattan and Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely, Mid-Century set of 4 dining chairs with black enameled metal frames and woven rattan seats and backs. Made by Dutch manufacturer Rohe Noordwolde, known for their highly succe...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish cane basketweave two-part parsons sofa or settee made in the style and manner of Billy Baldwin. Beautifully crafted from a wood frame embellis...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s vintage Ficks Reed faux bamboo and rattan sofa with a chinoiserie flair. In original yellow finish with original fabric. Cushions have ha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage McGuire Dark Rattan Leopard Floral Velvet Cushions Lounge Chairs- A Pair
By McGuire
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage pair of McGuire lounge chairs, circa the 1970s. Crafted with McGuire’s signature rattan frames, the chairs feature bold, rounded lines with dis...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Hardwood
Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair
Located in 1204, CH
Bina’ means ‘Dance’ in Congolese Tshiluba. Tshiluba is one of the languages alongside three other native languages spoken in the DCR. The chair is made out of teak, the back of handw...
Category
2010s Rattan Seating
Materials
Stone
Pair of Mid Century Cesca Chairs by Gavina, Design Marcel Breuer, Italy 60s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Lucija, SI
This pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair was made in Italy in '60s by Gavina
The chairs are labeled
It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home.
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Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32 chair...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Maple, Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, maple, bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Height (inches): 22.75"
All items ship from High Poin...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, Maple
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
American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.
Seat Height (inches): 16.5”
Arm Height (inches): 24"
All items ship from High Point, N...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Set of Eight McGuire High Back Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of eight high back cathedral dining chairs made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans. The "cathed...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 12
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 39” x W 17” x D 17.7” x SH 18.5”
Set of 12 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs made of carved solid wood with backs and seats in woven rattan. A rare and great addit...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
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
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Lounge Chair & Ottoman Living Room Set
This striking Nantucket lounge set features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offerin...
Category
1990s American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,928 Sale Price / set
44% Off
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rattan Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh. Double sided seat cushions with springs inside. Original very good condition: no smells, ...
Category
1950s Danish Louis XVI Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Cube Lounge Chair with Foot Stool by Willow & Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and tropically modern club chair and ottoman, circa 1970s. This was designed by Henry Olko and produced by Willow & Reed. It features handmade rattan construction with cus...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Style Armchair In Black Frame & Navy Blue Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Tabouret Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlott...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,034 / item
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, in a neat and light design. Made from mahogany and very decorative rattan, puffy seats with white bouclé upholstery.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Stool with Storage Space, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Stool with Storage Space, Italy 1960s
Very good condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Luc Bar Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs with Cane BM 61 P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs BM 61
P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
This rare set of ten BM 61 dining chairs was designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s for P. Lauritsen & Sønner. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960's
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs designed in 1960's by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy. Natural cognac leather upholstery with thick rattan structure.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - France - 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - Unique Piece of Vintage Design
Refined bamboo and rattan sofa, made by the renowned Maugrion brand "Le rotin prestige "for Roch...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$4,746 Sale Price
20% 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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