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Material: Rattan
1970s Curved Sculptural Rattan Denim Blue Sofa
By Mcquire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the details and curves on this beauty! Plush cushionin...
Category
1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Three Seat Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal three seat sofa. Beautiful bent rattan in a classic Frankl style shape. Coordinating chair also available on my page. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Three-Seat Sofa
This striking Nantucket 3-seater sofa features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and func...
Category
1990s Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,095 Sale Price / item
35% Off
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
McGuire Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic 3 seat rattan sofa by McGuire. Solid construction, rawhide corner wraps, bullseye back, great quality and form, circa mid-late 20th century.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,600
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio 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 supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$18,089 / item
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
By Ralph Lauren
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 31.75” H x 54.5” W x 30.5” D
Seat Height (inches): 16"
...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan sofa seamlessly blends style, vintage charm, and modern comfort, featuring a 5-seater sectional with five-strand square pretzel arms and stacked ratt...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$9,425 Sale Price
35% Off
Bundle Lounge Sofa Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Set of 2 bundle lounge, composed of
a set of 2 corner bundle lounge chairs. Exactly
picture like. Made with steel structure and natural
rattan. Wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Steel
$15,271 / set
Rattan Settee with Schumacher Fabric Cushions, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Adirondack stylish rattan loveseat. Cushions fabricated in a Schumacher fabric.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
1970s Rattan Armchair by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century rattan armchair produced by ÚĽUV (Czechoslovakia) in the 1970s. The organically shaped woven rattan shell is paired with tapered wooden legs and original patterned cushio...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed. 1970s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed with its original bed net.
The sofa has a stunning patina and it could be used as a single bed.
It needs a mattress of c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Full "1940s Transition" rattan living room set features a three-seat sofa, two matching lounge chairs, and a stacked coffee table. This...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$5,817 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sofa features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a decorative arch along the base. The sofa is decorated ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$2,372 Sale Price
35% Off
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and white fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Seat Height (inches): 16"
Arm Height (inches): 19.75"
Reupholstered in brand new...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
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...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Henry Link Newly Upholstered Painted Coastal Rattan Sofa
By Henry Link
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Link Newly Upholstered Painted Coastal Rattan Sofa
Offered for sale is a Henry Link coastal beach living newly upholstered 3-seater rattan sofa. The cushions have been upholstered with Lee Jofa fabric. The rattan frame has a painted finish.
The cushions are supported by a spring foundation as shown.
We offer the companion chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Wood
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage Coastal Heywood Wakefield Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless tropical charm with this vintage bent rattan sofa, attributed to Heywood-Wakefield. Crafted with beautifully arched arms and a geometric bamboo frame,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Vintage Bamboo Sofa / Day Bed With Gated Underneath Storage Area
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s vintage jumbo bamboo Sofa with gated underneath storage. Two large seat and back cushions in polyester with wear consistent with age and use, but no tear. Front lifts up as a g...
Category
1950s Indonesian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
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 Sofas
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bench with Box Case, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo and rattan bench with box case. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during 1950s.
This small bench is quite unique as it has red cushion seats, a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Rattan Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Sofa
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice all original rattan 3 seat modular sofa.
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Fan Arm 4 seat sectional sofa. The sofa features beautifully shaped fan arms with a stacked rattan base.
Sofa dimensions = 34" H X 35" D X 113...
Category
1990s American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$5,259 Sale Price
35% Off
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 Sofas
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Three Seater Bamboo Frame Flowered Upholstery Sofa Couch
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Three Seater Bamboo Frame Flowered Upholstery Sofa Couch
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Freestanding Sofa in Rattan, Beech and Reupholstered Fabric, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Sofa in Rattan, Beech and Reupholstered Fabric, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rattan, beech and reupholstered fabric
Style: ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Fabric, Beech
Restored 4 Person Curved Stacked Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century rattan curved sectional sofa with four seats in two sections. This sofa features a stacked rattan base with a pole rattan s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$14,625 Sale Price / set
35% Off
VIVAI DEL SUD Rattansofa / Sonneninsel für 2 Personen + Tisch / Italien 1970er
Located in Aachen, DE
Sensationelle übergroße Doppelliege / Sonnenliege von VIVAI DEL SUD, Italien, aus den 1970er Jahren.
Es handelt sich hier möglicherweise ein Unikat, ein 2. Exemplar ist mir nicht b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$7,850 Sale Price
46% Off
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$7,410 Sale Price
35% Off
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All...
Category
1970s American American Classical Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wood, Rattan, Fabric
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 Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Vintage Boho Slope Arm Rattan Sofa After Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of tropical modern design with this exceptional vintage slope-arm sofa. Crafted in the iconic manner of Ficks Reed, this piece features a sturdy rattan ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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 Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Woven rattan sofa with dedar fabric cushions
Located in Roma, RM
Woven rattan sofa with dedar fabric cushions
Includes cushions in Dedar fabric – About Flowers col. 001
Dimensions: 137 W x 70 H × 75 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Roll Back Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage woven rattan sofa. An extra large frame with deep seats and an exaggerated roll back. Cushion included. Acquired from a Miami estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
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 Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio 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 supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$19,924 / item
21st Century Kimberley Striped Sofa Rattan, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that blends British heritage with natural charm. Crafted from solid oak and detailed with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$12,038 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-century 2-Strand Transitional Arm 3-Seat Rattan Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century two-strand transitional arm 3-seat sofa with arched base. This sofa features a unique rattan pole back with fancy wrappings...
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,225 Sale Price
35% Off
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Plywood
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$4,810 Sale Price
35% Off
1970s Tropical Sculptural Finely Crafted Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is s...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1970s Two-Seater Rattan Sofa by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Made of wood and rattan
- Made by ULUV.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Sofa Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Vintage Sofa Palm Beach
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed style 3 seater sofa in immaculate condition. Part of a set including another armchair.
DM for details on set! But this piece is gorgeous and in immaculate vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco six-strand rattan square pretzel arm, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and a stacked ra...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,739 Sale Price
35% Off
Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Baughman style rattan sofa with woven stick rattan sides and pole rattan frame. The seats are covered in tuft blue cloth cushions.
1950, United States
Sofa: 34" tal...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$5,005 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian red brown coated bamboo sofa bed.
This sofa bed comes with its original metallic bed net and needs a mattress of cm. 80 x 190 (about inch. 31.50 x 74.80)....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, 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 Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$5,000 / item
Baker Bombe Rattan Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker takes some design cues from the 1970s with this bombe rattan settee. Reeded frame that bows out in the middle is washed in white primer and lavender lacquer. Two-seat cushions, four back cushions, all upholstered in a vintage cream, taupe and gray geometric upholstery. Possibly from the Linea Cara collection designed for Baker by Karl Rausch.
Category
1980s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A four-seat rattan and fabric sectional sofa in the style of Paul Theodore Frank
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A spacious four-seat sectional sofa crafted from curved rattan and upholstered in fabric manufactured in the 1940s, designed in the style of Paul Theodore Frank. This piece embodies ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizon Collection Sofa by John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign style Ficks reed Far Horizon Collection sofa designed by John Wisner. We love the warm light brown bamboo color on...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Brass
$6,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Highback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut highback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut.
Also available in maple.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 164.5 cm x H 122 cm
Woven panels c...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Restored Streamline Art Deco Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco rattan living room set, which includes one lounge chair and a matching three-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded three-strand rattan arms with three decorative ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$6,424 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Rattan Sofas and Couches for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for a vintage rattan sofa? 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, indoor rattan sofas 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.
Outdoor rattan sofas and other 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. The mid-century years also saw rattan sofas being created by the likes of Heywood-Wakefield, Ficks Reed and Franco Albini, a pioneering Italian designer who crafted rattan armchairs and more for Bonacina.
Find antique and vintage rattan sofas and other types of sofas on 1stDibs.
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