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Material: Rattan
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in the most beautiful original glowing dark honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to to...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood
$2,100 / set
McGuire San Francisco Rattan Target Back Armchair Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous set of Mcguire target back armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,596 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s.
Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Cerdá, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet lounge chairs produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s.
Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 28.0"...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage IKEA Rattan Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge Chair
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage IKEA 'Karlskrona' Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam made in the 1990s. This highly sought after chaise lounge is made in woven wicker, it features a headrest...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1970s pair of Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
iconic whitewashed wicker pair of "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair. Desi...
Category
1970s European Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$4,510 / set
Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI
By Carlo di Carli, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI
Seamlessly merging the inherent beauty and charm of natural rattan with meticulous ergonomic precision, the Poltrona ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$2,479 Sale Price
20% Off
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol armchair rattan and bamboo, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare chair made of bamboo and wicker, designed in 1956 by French-Dutch couple Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol.
The famous couple won several awards, including the gold medal at...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Charlotte Perriand Style Chrome Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand inspired wicker and chrome bar stools with angled seat back. Light and stylish bar stools with plastic cap feet perfect for a cozy dining area or a covered outdoor...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
$495 / item
Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.125"H x 21.8"W x 20.75"D
Seat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Annabel Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Our new Annabel Daybed is perfectly suited to living rooms and guest rooms alike. Made with the natural fibers of the rattan palm, its graceful, simple frame is complemented by a var...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$6,500 / item
Michael Taylor Style Italian Wicker Works Rattan Sofa + Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Italian woven rattan wicker sofa and matching demilune ottoman designed in the manner and style of Michael Taylor by Wicker Works. The pole rattan frame is covered with wove...
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in bamboo and rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
The cushions were made new and are removable, covered in cannetè fabric and padded with high...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Style Cane Armchair & Ottoman In Beige Velvet & Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of mid-century modern design, this armchair and ottoman set pairs architectural wood framing with tactile natural textures. Crafted in solid wood with a dark wal...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Two Large High Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nice set of two rattan lounge chairs, Bohemian Summer chairs for a relaxed weekend holiday.
Both chairs are pre-owned and in original good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,005 / set
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke organic modern twisted rattan lounge chair by McGuire in a fantastic Elphaba green color. The custom ordered chair has an intentionally aged lacquer finish by McGuire artisan...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Set of Ten McGuire Rattan X-Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Marvelous set of ten rattan and leather dining chairs crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The bespoke set consists of eight side chairs and tw...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$12,800 / set
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D
Seat Height (inc...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Style Armchair In White Frame & Rose Blossom Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Palm Regency Style Braided Wicker Rattan Ottoman Benches, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous pair of Palm Regency Style hand-woven wicker ottomans with braided trim detail. These beautifully aged patinaed stools feature warm honey tones of varied light and dark sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
FD 451 Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen bouclé fabric, 1956
Located in LYON, FR
Danish FD 451 Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France and Søn in 1956.
Restored in 2023 by a professional partner specializing in 20th-century furniture. The mattres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Teak, Rattan
Pair of French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Stunning carved circular detail on wood back and woven rattan seat. Curved arms on solid wood frame. Or...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rattan Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D
Seat Height: 17”
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of 6 bamboo dining room chairs with geometric upholstery by Gasparucci
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1980 / 6 diner chairs / Gasparucci / bamboo, fabric / Italian design / Mid-century
Beautiful set of six dining room chairs with bamboo frame and medallion back in the style...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of daybeds in rattan and bamboo with velvet upholstery, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of daybeds in woven rattan and bent malacca with orange velvet upholstery, Italian manufacture, 1960s - sold individually
Aesthetically pleasing and evocative of su...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 4 Bauhaus Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 dark brown Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '70s.
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...
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
21st Century European Duran Rattan Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A more contemporary design for an indoor or undercover seating. This dining chair is handmade made in rattan and has a light natural color. The backrest is beautifully shaped in a de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$690 / item
Mid-Century Woven Rattan High Back Peacock Style Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century hand-woven 'Peacock' style boho rattan lounge chair attributed to famed Dutch designer Dirk van Sliedregt. High back rattan lounger perfect for adding an earthy touch of ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair.
The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair designed in the 1920s by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is produced by, among other...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Beech, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Oval Cane Back Dining Armchairs, Organic Modern Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A gorgeous set of four genuine McGuire rattan oval cane back dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The set of armchairs feature McGuire’s signature rawhid...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
$5,583 Sale Price
20% Off
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture.
CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...
Category
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$195
"Arca" Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Introducing an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1970s: the "Arca" chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for the renowned brand Crassevig. This chair combines the simplicity and elega...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Restored MCM Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage charm with modern co...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,748 Sale Price
35% Off
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,581 Sale Price / item
51% Off
Rare Pair of Alan Fuchs for ULUV Rattan Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Alan Fuchs
Located in Praha, CZ
Offered is a rare pair of vintage lounge chairs designed by Alan Fuchs for ULUV in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. These iconic chairs exemplify mid-century Eastern European design ...
Category
1960s Czech Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
$681 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Boho rattan Lounge Chair designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the '60s.
Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These piece were produced in Italy during 60s and the desig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vantage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of three Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools. Featuring a rattan design, canned swivel seat, and backrest for support. This is an exceptional combination of qu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$1,495 / set
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of armchairs made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s.
Their design and natural fiber materials recall the production of the historic furniture brand "Viva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gio Ponti Natural Aswood Superleggera Chair For Cassina
Manufactured since 1957, the 699 Superleggera wood chair is the rare combination of the architect’s innovative quest and the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$2,084 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in rattan and bamboo bent in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Emmanuelle Wicker Peacock Chair Circa 1970
Located in Rochester, NY
Emmanuelle Peacock chair w/ finely woven details and beautifully aged original rich surface color patina. Circa 1970. Look at all pictures an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Curvy dining chair
Located in MADRID, ES
The Curvy Dining Chair features an organic geometric shape on the back, crafted from two solid pieces of wood hand-sculpted to perfection. Designed to be timeless, it merges contempo...
Category
2010s Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$2,077
A Pair of Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 80s.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Coastal Style Rattan Ottomans/Footstools. Circa 1980s
Feature elegant but simple rattan frames with doubl...
Category
1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s.
No restorations or modifications have been made.
The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Table or Counter Height Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand style wicker counter stools with chrome legs and 20" seat height. The stools are in original condition...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Located in Roma, RM
Bench Made Of Bamboo With Brass Joints. “Raccordi” Series – Molto Editions
Product Details
Complete with Dedar fabric cushion – model “A Joy”
Fabric customizable.
Production: Molto C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Bamboo Chairs by Maison Louis Drucker in Ruby Red, Bottle Green, White
By Maison Louis Drucker
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 no light rattan / bamboo arm chairs hand crafted by Maison Louis Drucker Paris:
inversé weaving pattern in Colors Ruby Red , Bottle Green and W...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design
By IKEA
Located in Roma, RM
Ikea Hestra model rattan lounge chair, 1982. Inspired by Tito Agnoli Design for Bonacina
Product Details
Chair with an iron suspended frame, covered in wic...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Large Italian 1950s Bamboo and Wicker Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1950s Bamboo and Wicker Armchair
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$3,548 / set
Pair of Viggo Boesen Model 3440 Lounge Chairs in Rattan, Denmark, 1936
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare pair of Model 3440 lounge chairs designed by Viggo Boesen in 1936 and produced in Denmark. Executed in natural rattan, the chairs embody Boesen’s signature “funkis” style — orga...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Eero Aarnio, pair of rattan Juttu stools
By Eero Aarnio, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Embrace the timeless beauty of Scandinavian craftsmanship with this exquisite pair of rattan Juttu stools by the legendary designer Eero Aarnio. These stools exude a natural elegance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,596 / set
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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