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Material: Rattan
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
$2,150 / set
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
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
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
Poltrona Tria Lounge Chair in Rattan by Carlo de Carli for GUBI
By Carlo De 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
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
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
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
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
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
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present throughout iron frame. Light warping to overall shape.
Overall Dimensio...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Vintage Bamboo And Rattan Chaise Longue / Lounger / Day Beds
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR BAMBOO AND RATTAN LOUNGERS
Made from steam-bent bamboo and rattan.
A stylish, timeless design that would work well in a number of locations.
Probably dating from the mid t...
Category
1960s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, 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 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
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
$1,004 / set
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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37” x W 17.5” x D 18.5” x SH 17.7”
Set of 6 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs made of solid wood with backs and seats in woven rattan. A great addition to your int...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
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
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
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
$2,075
Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan “Peacock” style lounge chair. In original condition with some wear appropriate for its age and use. Suitable for outdoor use with proper care and maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
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
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
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight bamboo and rattan dining chairs made by the City Reed & Bamboo co. C1940
All in very good condition with minimal wear from age and use. Some wraps at the base o...
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arts and Crafts Wicker Two Seat Sofa By Dryad and Co.UK 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Two Seat Sofa Arts and Krafts Wicker By Dryad and Co UK. 1920s
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
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
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
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
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
Arts and Crafts Wicker Longue Chair By Dryad and Co UK.1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arts ana Crafts Wickering Longue Chair UK 1920s
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
"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
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present throughout iron frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.8"H x 29.125"W x ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Armchairs from the Basilan Series, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs from the Basilan series
Rattan, brass, leather bindings.
Prod. Philippine Company, a division of B&B Italy, c. 1975.
Bibliography:
Domus No. 570, May 1977, p. adve...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Erich Dieckmann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erich Dieckmann style woven rattan lounge chair with beautifully curved thick oak armrests and curved exposed supports. Elegant and comfortable, the chair is also very similar to som...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Dining Chairs by Holman Manufacturing Co (Set of 6)
Located in Houston, TX
A Stunning Set of 6 Holman Manufacturing Co. Dining Room Chairs
Produced by Danish Family located in Pittsburgh, TX, Selling to Luxury Stores A...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Rattan
$4,095 Sale Price / item
35% 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
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
Midcentury Italian Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Made probably in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a beautiful all original item in good condition. It has some signs of use, scratches to the b...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Fabric
Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model "CH-27" Oak & Rattan, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn in the 1950s. Made from solid oak with rattan cane weave seats and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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
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
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
$2,580 Sale Price / item
51% Off
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,310 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Leather, Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of woven rattan and brown leather lounge chairs designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1970s.
Provenance: From the Baughman-designed interior of Thayer and Doris Coggin house, Hig...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Set of Eight McGuire Gilt Rattan Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and opulent set of eight McGuire rattan and cane dining chairs featuring a gilt lacquer finish. The chairs have a round cameo or balloon back with a caned back and seat. The...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
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
Art Deco Style "Golden Girls" Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco-style lounge chair with matching stacked ottoman. The chairs feature beautifully shaped "Fan" arms with a stacked rattan base. This set can be supplied with new palm leaf ba...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,648 Sale Price
42% Off
Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen "Åre" Easy Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s.
Afromosia, rattan/cane and cushions in original leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Scandinavian Børge Mogensen Oak Rattan Dining Chairs BM61 Model, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs BM61 model designed by Børge Mogensen with oak wood frame and rattan seat and back; the set consists of 2 chairs with a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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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