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Material: Rattan
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embody the relaxed sophistication of mid-century design with this stunning vintage lounge chair by the renowned American maker, Heywood Wakefield. Masterfully crafted, the chair's fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
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
Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
By Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair with cane seat. The design of the rocking chaise model no. 7500 is attributed to August Thonet. Initially it was made without armrest...
Category
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood, Cane
1980s McGuire Twisted Rattan Green Beige Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite twisted McGuire rattan set in green upholstery. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refine...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladderback & Woven Rattan Seat Arm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century armchairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb. These chairs have light wooden frames, checkered rattan cane webbing seats, and ladder backs, resting on ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of tropical elegance to your space with this vintage coastal rattan chair. Crafted with a beautifully curved rattan frame in a warm honey finish, this piece exudes island-inspired charm. The plush cushions feature a striking palm print...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white Kravet Ivory Nubby Boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Indonesian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$31,253 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
Pair of Split Pencil Reed Bamboo Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Amazing Pair of split pencil reed rattan/ bamboo chairs in the style of Elinor and John McGuire. Fabulous Tropical /coastal vibe. Solid , heavy chairs. Authentic vintage with coastal...
Category
1980s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$4,500 / set
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm style flows sinuously into a the rounded back of the sofa and chairs into an S shap...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$7,288 Sale Price
25% Off
Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan rocking low chair or chaise longue designed and produced by Steve Rieman, USA, c. 1976
Seat height 5”.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Natural Woven Cane and Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair embodies a refined mid-century modern aesthetic, blending sculptural woodwork with rich, tactile upholstery. The frame features elegantly curved armrests in a walnu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
$1,064 Sale Price
33% Off
Pair of Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Side Tables, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, understated yet very typical bamboo & rattan side tables.
Two different heights: 44 cm and 53 cm
The base areas are 33 x 33 cm and 41 x 41 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid Century Cesca Chairs by Gavina, Design Marcel Breuer, Italy 60s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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
Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Cane Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six rattan cane dining armchairs designed by Jacques Garcia for McGuire. The chairs feature a graceful round barrel back design hardwood frame with a near ebony espresso ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Raffia, Rattan, Hardwood
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
Vintage Ratan Peacock Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An exquisite 1960s Italian rattan peacock chair, featuring a woven fan-shaped back and curved solid arms. This sculptural and iconic silhouette captures the elegance of mid-century d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of rattan Lounge Armchairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / 2 armchairs / Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol / rattan, metal / Vintage / Mid-Century
Pair of sculptural rattan armchairs designed in the 1960s by Janine Abraham & Dir...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 Seat Rattan Sofa.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture. Item features a wicker wrapped frame, woven diamond design to back,...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rattan Seating
Materials
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
Luc Chair Upholstered Seat
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc chair, 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 stru...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$1,399 / item
1970s Immaculate Quilted Chinoiserie Style Rattan Reed Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this rare occasion is one of the most beautiful chinoiserie style sofa you could hope to find. Extra hidden compartment with a new and unused sleeper. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic stacked rattan sofa...
Category
1970s Asian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Coastal White Washed Cane Back Rattan Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
These Coastal White Washed Rattan Dining Chairs bring breezy elegance to any space with their woven cane backrests and sturdy rattan frames. The set of four offers a timeless coastal...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of English Brighton Pavilion-style rattan dining armchairs was made in the English Brighton Pavilion style...
Category
1910s English Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,787 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
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
Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Aarne Ervi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949. Pine frame, rattan details on the backrests, brass details, leather ...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Art Deco Influenced Club Chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and upholstered. Completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An Unforgettable pair of large-scale restored Art Deco influenced rattan club chairs, circa 1980. Expertly conceived and constructed rattan and hardwood frame with painstaking detail and handsome burnished leather accents. Stout, sturdy and extremely comfortable; intended for heavy routine use. Exquisite, beautifully aged organic jewelry...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Monumental Restored Stacked Rattan Sofa With Custom Upholstery
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
The piece has been reimagined with modern functionality, featuring custom-built hidden storage compartments beneath each seat cushion—perfect for stowing away throws, pillows, or ent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Plywood
Pair of Organic Modern Rattan Lounge Chairs by Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of organic modern rattan lounge chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. Oversized for comfort, the chairs feature large handcrafted...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
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
Danny Ho Fong Style Rattan Arm Chairs, A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Danny Ho Fong Style Curved High Back Rattan Arm Chairs, A Pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Polyester
Jean Michel Frank Design Rattan Chair New Ivory Boucle Fabric Art Deco Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Rattan Lounge Chair, designed by Jean Michel Frank in the 1930s, this example was produced in the 1960s, probably by Bielecky Brothers in the United States. It has recent...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
$2,248 / set
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
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
Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool, Rattan, Bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s.
Rare find.
This cool rattan round stool features a conical structure made of rattan rings topped by a woven r...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Cane
Extraordinary Set of 8 Vintage Rattan, Bamboo, Cane Chairs by Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Install Ready. Meticulously professionally restored with NEW ex...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, 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
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
$4,723 Sale Price
20% Off
Customizable Gubi Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair Designed by Gabriella Crespi
By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Comprising a lounge chair, three-seater sofa, ottoman and floor lamp – all crafted from rattan – the Bohemian 72 Collection embodies Crespi’s ca...
Category
2010s Danish Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Rattan Trellis Sofa by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis sofa. Made for Creel and Gow in Morocco: Measures: 75" x 30" x 38" H- Seat Height with Cushion: 19".
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,000 / item
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
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
French Side Table or Stool in Tiger Bamboo Rattan with Woven Wicker Top, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted tiger bamboo cylinder shaped side table with woven wicker rattan top. France, 1940s
This round end table has all the taste of the Mediterranean Coast and a beautiful design with accents of Bohemian style and reminiscences of the late victorian bamboo furniture...
Category
20th Century French Late Victorian Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
1970s Rattan Palms Reed Pedestal Pastel Game Dining Swivel Chairs , Set of 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The swivel chairs are a statement piece...
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Bunny Williams Home Charleston Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Graceful curves and impeccable craftsmanship define the Charleston Armchair, a modern interpretation of an early 20th-century antique. Woven natural rattan frames an upholstered back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Fabric
Vintage Coastal Arched Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of breezy elegance with this pair of Vintage Coastal Arched Rattan Lounge Chairs. Crafted in American style, these chairs boast a stylish arched design, natural rattan we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Bamboo Swivel Club Chairs Lounge Chairs Upholstery Bohemian Chic 1975
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a beautiful Pair of Swivel Club Chairs in bent Bamboo and mounted on sturdy Round Bamboo Base.
The Seat Cover Upholstery is Fabric with a Botanical Pattern.
Easy to move and...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Fabric, Bentwood
Dutch Mid-Century Sculptural Nanna Ditzel Inspired Hanging Rattan Basket Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Dutch Mid-Century Dutch hand bent and woven rattan free-hanging scooping basket chair by Gebr. Jonkers, 1962. Inspired by the classic 'Egg' chair by iconic Danish designer...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Rattan Lounge Chair by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Rattan and orange lounge chair by John Hutton for Donghia.
The frame is in original condition, it shows minor wear consistent with age.
The cushion are newly recovered in a ...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, circa 1960
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Marcel Breuer, manufactured by Gavina, Italy.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Seat has a smal...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,197 Sale Price
34% 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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