Rattan furniture design
Best Rattan Furniture Ideas 2022
If you were to gab to a seasoned interior designer — hell, even an amateur one — that rattan furniture is taking over TikTok, boy would their eyes roll. Not because those intricate weaves of Southeast Asia's popular palm merit a few pupil spins, but rather because rattan is the LBD of interior design. And by that, we mean a classic crowd-pleaser that, at this point, transcends home trends. As a result, some describe rattan in 2022 as "basic," "overdone," and "outdated." We see their distaste and raise them with adjectives like "essential," "timeless," and "charming." As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it — so we scavenged all the best rattan furniture and goods floating about this digital abyss because, truthfully, rattan is here to stay.
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Anthropologie
Healdsburg Rattan Swivel Chair
$898. 00
Anthropologie
What is rattan?
This Southeast Asian palm plant is naturally strong and malleable, and it grows year-round — a rare combo of characteristics that, according to Wicker Warehouse, solidified its superiority in the basket-weaving space back in 8,000 B.C. and likely sustains its popularity today. Less likely to crack beneath excessive weight than its hollow cousin bamboo, rattan is a furniture maker's dream that never fails to elevate the living space it's placed in.
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Side Chair (set Of 2)
$609.
99
Wayfair
World Market
Black Wood And Cane Back Fynn Dining Armchair
$349.99
World Market
Anthropologie
Pari Rattan Chair
$148.00
Anthropologie
What's the difference between rattan, wicker, and cane?
We'll keep it short and sweet with the help of Wayfair's upscale home goods branch Joss & Main. "Wicker" is an umbrella term for any kind of woven furniture made with natural materials. (In this day and age, however, synthetics like resin and vinyl are much more common because they're more affordable.) Rattan is, as you know from above, a durable palm plant. Finally, cane is the "outer 'bark' part of the rattan tree" and, fun fact, a tad better at withstanding water damage.
Revival
Siyar Side Table
$569.00
Revival
NiceandTrue
Handmade Natural Rattan Foldable Table
$70.
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Etsy
AWASEN
Mid Century Nightstand With Drawer
$79.99$99.99
Amazon
When did rattan become popular?
Much like our baby boomer counterparts, the groovy '70s were rattan's glory days. The Interior Editor describes the collective infatuation with this all-natural home accent as "a huge hit" that lasted the entire decade. It's not surprising, seeing how rattan furnishings flood our IG feeds to this day, make TikToks go viral, and even coax Refinery29 into writing articles about it. One TikTok lifestyle user, Michelle Pham, identified her unique chairs found on Wayfair (which, unfortunately, are sold out at the moment, but we dug up this worthy replacement) for a curious commenter. Per Pham's caption, her set of seats make her feel like she's on a "sunny holiday." Another TikTok user and furniture fan, Kelly Green, actually scored her "dream find" at a thrift store for less and gushed over the rare shelving unit to her equally impressed followers.
We can spot a myriad of one-of-a-kind retro rattan gems on the New York-based vintage furniture destination Home Union — and, of course, make googly eyes at the retailer's dreamy Instagram grid.
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Urban Outfitters
Melody Rattan Storage Cabinet
$599.00
Urban Outfitters
World Market
Round Sienna Rattan Nylah Bookcase
$599.99
World Market
Zara
Wood And Rattan Bench
$499.00
Zara
Where are the best places to buy rattan?
Cost Plus World Market, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Etsy, Wayfair, and other retailers featured in this article provide the masses with chic woven home goods, especially in the outdoor furniture space. From classic chairs to statement-making coat hangers, you can secure practically any product comprised of the honey brown material. So the next time you get a hankering for some pretty palm plant pieces, just know the world — aka the internet — is your oyster.
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Jenni Kayne
Rattan Picnic Cafe
$45.00
Jenni Kayne
Home Goods
Rattan Basket
$59.99
Home Goods
H&M
Rattan Coat Hanger Rack
$39.99
H&M
H&M
Rattan Storage Basket
$49.99
H&M
Rona
Cromford Wicker/rattan Seating Group With ...
$529.99
Wayfair
Pxymoer
3-piece Boho Outdoor Patio Furniture Set
$399.99$469.99
Walmart
Palma
Palma Outdoor 59 In Loveseat, Natural
$719.99$899.00
West Elm
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Sika-Design is a Danish family company from 1942. With a passion for rattan, we manufacture timeless furniture in both our own designs and in designs by some of the world’s greatest architects.
Rattan is often confused with bamboo, but unlike hollow bamboo, rattan is a solid material. This makes rattan highly bendable and can therefore be transformed into the most amazing shapes.
The fact that rattan is a solid material makes rattan furniture very durable and able to
last for generations.
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Arne Jacobsen, Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, R. Wengler, Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Viggo Boesen and Tove Kindt-Larsen were all pioneers of their time.
They broke new ground when they made experimental shapes of the sturdy material rattan and wicker, creating sculptural and timeless furniture design icons.
With great respect and admiration for the original designs and in close collaboration with the descendants, we are at Sika-Design proud to have acquired the rights for these iconic designs.
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As one of the world’s oldest and largest producers of rattan furniture, sustainability has always been a big part of Sika-Design’s DNA.
Since 1942 rattan has been key in sustainable furniture production. In recent years, rattan has experienced a growing revival. This growth is playing an integral part in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and going green awareness.
At Sika-Design, we are delighted to be contributing to this growth and revival.
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Our history began with rattan but for almost 20 years we have also been manufacturing wicker furniture for outdoor use based on the same craftsmanship.
The outdoor wicker furniture is handmade from aluminum and ArtFibre and it can be left outside all year. Every piece of furniture is hand painted with great expertise to create the beautiful natural details that rattan furniture has.
The collection represents, among other things, relaunched design furniture from some of Europe’s largest and most important designers such as Arne Jacobsen and Nanna Ditzel.
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At Sika-Design rattan and wicker furniture has been our DNA since 1942. Because of our passion for rattan and its natural look, we have created exclusive garden furniture that can withstand being outdoor all year round.
Our garden furniture is made of aluminium and woven with ArtFibre. This makes the
wicker furniture able to withstand all kinds of weather.
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Arne Jacobsen, Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, R. Wengler, Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Viggo Boesen and Tove Kindt-Larsen were all pioneers of their time.
They broke new ground when they made experimental shapes of the sturdy material rattan and wicker, creating sculptural and timeless icons.
These exclusive design pieces, originally designed in rattan, are made of aluminum and ArtFibre for outdoor use. Our garden furniture is all handmade and woven in weather-resistant materials that can be left outside all year round and require minimal maintenance.
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At Sika-Design we have a large selection of charming bistro chairs which give the perfect café atmosphere as you know from the atmospheric cafés in Paris.
With the charming café furniture, you can bring the French café atmosphere home on the terrace or in the garden, without worrying about maintenance.
All our outdoor wicker furniture is handmade from aluminum and woven with ArtFibre, which can withstand standing outside all year round.
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With inspiration from old British colonies and original Danish wicker chairs, Sika-Design have designed romantic wicker furniture that can create a cozy atmosphere at any terrace.
Our outdoor wicker furniture is all handmade in aluminum and woven with great expertise in ArtFibre, which can withstand standing outside all year round.
We have a large selection of wicker chairs, lounge furniture and deck chairs, all of which can create a cozy atmosphere on the terrace.
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Rattan in the interior: 8 stylish ideas
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Rattan sofa
Wicker furniture is suitable not only for the garden, but also for the home. A rattan sofa will fit perfectly into a modern city apartment and will look good in the hallway, living room or kitchen. Decorate the sofa with soft cushions to create a comfortable and cozy place to relax.
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Boxes and baskets
Wicker baskets and boxes are an easy way to create a feeling of warmth and comfort in your home.
Plus, they help keep things organized. You can store cosmetics, towels, scarves, hats, books, magazines, children's toys in rattan baskets - in general, everything that comes to your mind. nine0003
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Rattan headboard
Rattan headboard is suitable for those who are tired of the traditional options of velvet, cotton and linen and want to give the bedroom interior a unique character. At the same time, a rattan headboard can differ both in complex weaving and unusual shape, which brings a note of bohemian chic to the interior, and in a strict, laconic design.
House in Suzdal. Form bureau project.
Wicker chair
A beautiful and comfortable wicker chair can also look organically in any style of interior - from strictly minimalism to playful boho-chic. Another advantage of rattan furniture is the versatility of use: such an armchair can “live” on a terrace or balcony in summer, and migrate to the living room in winter.
Apartment in Kazan. Alisa Basova's project.
Rattan serving trolley
Rattan serving trolley is not only stylish but also practical. It is simply necessary during dinner parties, when you need to quickly set the table, or arrange friendly gatherings in the living room. nine0003
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Screen
Rattan screen is a great solution for small spaces. Unlike stationary partitions, the screen, if necessary, can be folded or completely removed. In addition, rattan is a fairly thin material: it allows the sun's rays to pass through, creating pleasant diffused lighting.
Apartment in Krasnodar. Project by Ksenia Maltseva.
Stylish lampshade
Sometimes one small detail can completely change the perception of a room. For example, a wicker lampshade will create a summer mood in the house and decorate the ceiling and walls with intricate patterns of shadows.
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Apartment in Moscow. Project by Sonya Chernykh.
Classic chairs
"Tonet" chairs with curved backs and wicker seats have long become classics, and classics, as you know, are always relevant. This is a great solution for those who want to bring a touch of discreet sophistication to the interior of the dining room or kitchen.
Apartment in Milan. Project by Elena Ballinchoni.
rattan wicker furniture in a modern interior
In our northern latitudes there is very little sun, and wicker furniture made of natural rattan fills the house with notes of tropical jungle and travel.
If earlier garden lawns and country verandas were mainly decorated with wicker furniture, today many well-known furniture brands offer natural rattan sets for living rooms and bedrooms in their line.
We often include furniture made from natural materials in our design projects, as it is environmentally friendly and fits perfectly into the interiors of completely different styles: from deliberately ethnic and romantic in the style of shabby chic and eco, to high-tech and loft.
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Wicker chests, hanging rattan chairs, beds with a tropical-style wicker headboard add unusualness to the interior, make it memorable.
Dry stalks of tropical vines are called rattan - the mere knowledge that you are sleeping on a bed woven from vines, along which huge orangutans could move in the distant jungle, you see, creates a great mood.
Chairs made of natural rattan
During production, the creepers are debarked, calibrated and steamed, everything is done to make the material ideal in terms of elasticity. The finished product is varnished or waxed, painted. nine0003
The birthplace of rattan is Indonesia. It is there that the largest production facilities are located.
Advantages of natural rattan wicker furniture
Natural rattan is very strong: it can withstand a lot of weight, does not crack or break. Therefore, it is suitable for constant, even inaccurate use.
The wear resistance of rattan furniture is so high that, having placed a comfortable wicker set in your garden, you can safely forget about it and not run to cover it every time it rains, which often happens in our northern latitudes.
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Rattan pouffes from Valencia Rattan
At the same time, the weight of the furniture is small. Rattan is a light, airy material that does not visually weigh down the room. It interestingly fits into a modern interior, adds to it a touch of comfort and tropical warmth.
Rattan furniture has a high resistance to temperature changes: you do not have to hide the furniture from the sun or protect it from the cold. Rattan products are ideal for decorating the interiors of country houses. nine0003
Rattan is very strong: a rattan swing can withstand several people at the same time
Another advantage is that rattan is not afraid of rain. The material does not soak, swell or lose color or strength when wet. If the chair is left standing in the rain, it will not deteriorate.
Almost all furniture will fade in the sun. Rattan - no. The material does not dry out, does not become brittle or hard, retains color. Such furniture can stand on the street all summer without consequences.
Wicker rattan furniture in the interior of the house
For the home, rattan products are bought not only because of practicality and durability. Wicker furniture changes the atmosphere in the house. It has been proven that rattan has a special bioenergy. It has a positive effect on a person, uplifting and pacifying. Material brought from Indonesia brings warmth and sun.
Sleep Sanctuary Rattan Bed
Despite its strength and reliability, rattan is very elastic and smooth. Therefore, anatomically correct chairs can be made from rattan, in which it will be as comfortable as possible to sit. nine0003
In addition, if the process of creating furniture was correct, then such furniture never presses, does not leave marks on clothes and does not scratch the skin.
Rattan furniture from Reggae collection for Valencia Rattan
Rattan furniture is interestingly combined in the interior with glass, wood, leather, metal, natural stone and various textiles.
