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Material: Rattan
1970s Rattan Reed Sculptural Chinoiserie Style Blue White Sofa Suite, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare reeded rattan living suite set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Sofas
Materials
Rattan
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
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
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
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Sectional Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It is a restored 1930s six-strand square pretzel arm rattan sectional settee wi...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,240 Sale Price
40% Off
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
$16,133 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Restored Teal 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Se
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1950's teal rattan living room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a 3-piece sectional sofa. This sofa and chair set features the ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
$11,250 Sale Price
40% Off
Fabulous Restored Custom-Commissioned Rattan Sofa in the Style of John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cu...
Category
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Brass
Three Seater Rattan Sofa, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-seater sofa from the 1960s. Beautifully shaped rattan and bamboo frame. This wonderful sofa is in very good condition with slight signs of wear from age and use, preser...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Six-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-stra...
Category
1930s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,220 Sale Price
40% Off
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction. Beautiful design and detail. The matching pair of loungers...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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
$5,370 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Costal Six Strand Rattan Sofa After Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of coastal living with this vintage six-strand rattan sofa, inspired by the iconic designs of Frankl. Its sturdy rattan frame showcases an elegant, curving silhou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings.
Included in the price is...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,500 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Restored Mid-century 3 Strand Rattan Spoke Half Moon Arm Corner Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 1930 three-strand half-moon sectional spoked sofa in the manner of Paul Frankl with the well-known "Half Moon" shaped arms, designed in the manner of Paul F...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,737 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Rare Heywood Wakefield 1940's Early Mid Century Stick Wicker Rattan Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Expertly crafted in the 1940's, this generously scaled three-seat sofa showcases the classic stick rattan construction that made Heywood Wakefield a household name. The frame feature...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Rattan, Wood
Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, features in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armre...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Steel
$11,503 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Rattan Six-Strand Shelf Arms Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. This stunning set features a four-seat sofa and matching lounge chair, all expe...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Mahogany
$13,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Alfredo Paredes San Miguel Woven Panel Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury modern sofa encased in a frame of woven rattan with a distinctive lozenge pattern which provides visual interest from all sides and gives the graciously scaled piece a r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$11,185 / item
Mid Century Isamu Kenmochi style Wicker Rattan Bubble Mushroom Sofa Settee
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century White Rattan Wicker Bubble/Mushroom Sofa in the style of Isamu Kenmochi. White painted rattan three seat sofa with green one piece seat cushion, and 8 removable back cush...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Faceted Stick Rattan Sofa After Heywood Wakefield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our American-style Vintage Coastal Faceted Stick Rattan Sofa, inspired by the iconic designs of Heywood Wakefield. Crafted with meticulous detail and coastal charm, it's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Child Size Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of child-size six-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chairs, each featuring reversed square pretzel arms and an over-stacked heig...
Category
1930s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,316 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is a custom-made model, exclusive to CASA DE, produced by YMK Nagaoka (formerly Yamakawa Rattan), which has been manufacturing rattan furniture since the 1950s. The supple curve...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$7,755 / item
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
$13,500 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Restored Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Section Sofa w/ Stacked Base
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style 3-Seater Rattan Sofa is a beautifully crafted piece featuring fan-shaped armrests and rattan details. Its natural materials bring a vintag...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$8,850 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Sofa and Chair - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage coastal set featuring a bent rattan sofa and matching chair. With their beautifully curved frames and natural woven detailing, this duo radiates casual elegance and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Dark Rattan 3-Seater Sofa with Velour Cautions, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan 3-seater sofa with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 2-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table from this set are available.
H(total/frame) 84/77 cm, h(seat...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely jaw-dropping Art Deco Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
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
$5,930 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Restored Boutique-made "Big Pappa" 12 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sof
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original one-of-a-kind restored boutique-made "Big Pappa" sofa featuring the largest arms known on a vintage rattan sofa with a pair of 12-strand square pretzel arms. This 1950s Mid-...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Four Seat Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal four seat sofa. Chic bent rattan with loop sides and a high back. Fully restored with a complete rattan makeover and all new Sunbrella upholstery with the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century ten-strand square pretzel arm rattan 3-seater sectional sofa in the style of Paul T. Frankl. It comes with custom-made cushions available C.O.M. and a finely constructed ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$10,800 Sale Price
40% 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
$2,190 Sale Price
40% Off
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni Italian Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
A very rare and essential sofa in 1940.
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this fine sofa in curved wood. It is formed by two large square in curved wood, (typica...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Restored "Big Kings" Plush Rattan Loveseat Sofa With 4 Strand Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover luxury in the form of a rare pair of restored "Big Kings" plush rattan loveseat sofas fashioned after Paul Frankl's design. These exquisite pieces feature distinctive 4-Stra...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,840 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
The Rock Tall back rattan loveseat sofa by Gerard van den Berg leather, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This rare and very comfortable mid-century 'Rock' style sofa was designed in the style of the famous Rock by the famous Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
Period: 1970s
...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rattan
$3,719 Sale Price
32% Off
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
Indoor Matilda Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor matilda sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 100cm x 230 cm x H 63cm.
Th...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,247 / item
New Linen Upholstery Three Seater Sofa Bamboo Sofa & Pair of Club Chairs MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Linen Upholstery Three Seater Sofa Bamboo Sofa & Pair of Club Chairs MINT!
sofa dimensions:
32" x 64" x 33"
lounge chair dimensions:
32" x 27" x 33"
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Linen, Bamboo
Restored Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seat Sofa, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square Pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa in the style of Paul T. Frankl. This sofa set of two features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and a stacked ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$11,868 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia “Merbau” Rush Sofa
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Vintage Boho John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Rattan Sofa. Crafted in the USA, this iconic piece merges bohemian flair with American craftsmans...
Category
Late 20th Century Haitian Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul T Frankl with a large green seat.
It is modeled after t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$2,190 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this charming Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Tête-à-Tête Sofa. Perfect for intimate conversations or lounging in style, this unique piece features a beautifully...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Four-Piece Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century-inspired bamboo and rattan four-piece sectional sofa. Stylish vintage design, padded seats, gorgeous complementary colors, and interesting support and armrest shapes make for a fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,000 / item
Restored Paul Laszlo Rattan Four Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand sectional settee featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases.
Dimensions: 28.5" H x 54" W x 34" D
We only purchase and s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,900 Sale Price
40% 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
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Restored Five-Strand Streamline Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Chair set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous five-strand square pretze...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$7,497 Sale Price / set
40% 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
$15,458 / set
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double Tear Drop arm" .
1930, United
We only purc...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,360 Sale Price
40% Off
Industrial Settee DUV Cocoa leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Settee is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s a harmonious blend of industrial strength and natural beauty. The iron structure provides exceptional durability and stabi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Industrial Rattan Sofas
Materials
Iron
Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Livingroom Set - Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century restored rattan living room set featuring a 3-piece sectional sofa with square pretzel arms, a round coffee table, and a two-tiered side table. Also included is an origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$15,990 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
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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