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Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Dutch Colonial Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Dutch colonial teak chair with adjustable back rest. Pair available. The price reflects
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair This late 19th Century antique British
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage British colonial style chair and ottoman crafted with a bamboo frame and having herringbone
Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs
Category

20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949 A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rosewood, Linen

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Rosewood

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan and Cane Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Organic Modern lounge chair By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road
Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Solid Teak & Rattan Low Chair Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegant solid teak wood and woven rattan seat low chair from the island of Madura off the
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Rattan Tub Side Chairs by Lewittes- Pair New Uphol/refinished
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing an exquisite pair of vintage mid-20th century rattan tub side chairs by Lewittes
Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Bamboo Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lounge chair crafted with bent bamboo and woven rattan in an elegant modern form featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Lounge Chair
Bamboo Lounge Chair
H 37 in W 23 in D 35 in
Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of hardwood, possibly Intsia Bijuga, side chairs, first half of the 18th century
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDONESIAN TEAK WOOD ROUND-BACK CHAIR Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian teak wood round-back chair Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Rattan Patio Furniture Set, Glass Top Table and 5 Chair Set, Wicker Dining Set
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality 20th Century American Colonial Style Wicker Patio Furniture Set. This stylish
Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Glass

Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
rawhide seats and backs. These rattan framed chairs with backrest and seat woven in rawhide. X-shaped
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Rattan

Sri Lankan Mãrã or East Indian Walnut ‘Burgomaster’ Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Sri Lankan mãrã or East Indian walnut ‘Burgomaster’ chair Galle, early 19th century Measures
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Rattan

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Old Colonial Chair
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of two. Old Colonial teak and Rattan chair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Old Colonial Chair
Old Colonial Chair
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 30 in
Rohé Rattan Club Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very original club chair from Rohé (Netherlands). After the occupation of Indonesia, this Dutch
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Dutch Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rohé Rattan Club Chair
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Colonial Art Deco Teak Chairs with Rattan from Burma or Myanmar, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of colonial Art Deco chairs from Burma or Myanmar. Made from teak wood and rattan, circa 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Burmese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

British Colonial Rattan fireside Chair
Located in Portland, OR
British Colonial woven rattan armchair with hardwood frame in the Art Ddeco style. In fantastic
Category

Vintage 1930s English British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique colonial teak wood and rattan chairs. Set of three available. The price reflects one chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Woven Rattan Colonial Reclining Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven rattan armchair recalls the Grand British Colonial style of the early 20th century
Category

20th Century British Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Baker Furniture British Colonial Bamboo Rattan Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of British Colonial or Organic Modern wingback lounge chairs In the manner of
Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Dutch Colonial Vintage Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century, with rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Dutch Colonial Vintage Teak Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
Colonial lounge chair features a nicely curving body with rattan seat and back, accented with two large
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
rattan accents. Designed to provide a relaxing experience to the sitter, this Dutch Colonial lounge chair
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

British Colonial Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Burmese Colonial Era Chair
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Bergere Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

British Colonial Chair
British Colonial Chair
H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century rattan peacock chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
Mid-Century Rattan Peacock Chair
H 58 in W 22 in D 43.5 in
British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo and Rattan Wood Safari Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six vintage bamboo and rattan folding safari chairs with rattan backing and cane seats.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

British Colonial Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak and Rattan Club Chair in British Colonial style from Northern Thailand.
Category

20th Century Thai Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

British Colonial Club Chair
British Colonial Club Chair
H 35 in W 25 in D 28 in
Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs Offered is a set of 4 rattan dining chairs. This set is in good
Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Rattan Dining Chairs
H 39 in W 23 in D 24 in
Set of Six Vintage Colonial Style McGuire Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These well constructed chairs combine colonial elegance and tropical flair. The seats are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Colonial Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique colonial teak wood chair with handwoven rattan. We have three. The price reflects one
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

British Colonial Plantation Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional piece takes you back to the days of English cavalry officers playing polo. Rattan palm
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

British Colonial Plantation Chair
British Colonial Plantation Chair
H 37 in W 26.5 in D 50 in
Set of 4 McGuire Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By McGuire
Located in View Park, CA
Set of 4 rattan chairs with striped upholstered cushions by McGuire. Made in the Philippines 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set of 4 McGuire Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Set of 4 McGuire Rattan Chairs, 1960s
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Rattan Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Beautiful set of four vintage chairs with rattan structure and confortable fabric pillow on the
Category

Vintage 1960s European Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vintage Rattan Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s
Vintage Rattan Chairs, Set of Four, Italy 1960s
H 40.56 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in New York, NY
Fine example of woven Peacock chair.Large fan style back intricately woven rattan wicker, in fine
Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Rattan Peacock Chair
Rattan Peacock Chair
H 58 in W 43 in D 20 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949 The colonial chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949 A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Rosewood frame with original woven rattan cane seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian hardwood with woven
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Original Paint Wicker and Rattan Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury resort style chairs with removable cushions crafted with original painted and
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Located in London, England
One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Located in London, England
One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair and ottoman, 1949 A fine example of Ole Wanscher's most
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rosewood, Leather

Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen & Son
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Uppsala, SE
The Colonial chair designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen & Søn with an oak frame and premium
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Carved Side Chairs with Rattan Seat and Back
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of carved side chairs. Measures: Seat height at 17”.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Set of Ten McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare set of ten dining chairs with an exotic cathedral or gothic form, graceful bentwood lines
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Set of British Colonial Chairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early years, the British colonials brought their own furniture and implements with them
Category

Vintage 1930s Burmese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Rattan

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Rattan Colonial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rattan colonial chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and wood, all rattan colonial chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of rattan colonial chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Rattan colonial chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many rattan colonial chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen and McGuire Furniture Company produced popular rattan colonial chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Rattan Colonial Chairs?

Rattan colonial chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $34,769.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Rattan Colonial Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many furniture lovers believe that rattan chairs are worth it. Not only is rattan a visually appealing choice of material for furniture making, but it is also a lightweight, durable material that resists damage due to UV, moisture and fluctuations in temperature. Rattan chairs in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Art Deco styles are especially popular today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in rattan chairs is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find rattan chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.