Remember rattan? You saw it everywhere in the ’70s: rattan chairs, rattan baskets, rattan patio furniture, and other wicker items. Most often, the rattan was confined to porches and the outdoors. It was limited to outside use, never to be seen inside with the good china!
Associated with the bohemian lifestyle of the late 60’s and 70’s, rattan was once a material used by thrifty shoppers and ecologically aware designers. Yet, a booming 70’s revival trend has worked in rattan’s favor, and it has made a monumental comeback into your vintage home decor!
The rise and fall of styles of décor and furniture is nothing new. What’s en vogue peaks and recedes all over again in line with the market trends. But, rattan furniture has been one major exception to the rule. Despite being in the market for many centuries, it is still in high demand and remains as one of the most sought-after furniture materials.
While it was traditionally used in summer homes, screened porches, and verandas, the new rattan can just as easily find a sleek and modern spot in city homes.
I love the little vintage twist it gives a space. It works really well with mid-century modern style furniture and fits that ongoing trend for all things palmy, botanical and boho.
The natural material used and the incredible woven techniques that are used for the varying styles of rattan furniture add texture and richness to a room.
Often, we think that rattan furniture is just suited to a boho and tropical style, but it also creates a relaxed vibe with a touch of modern accents.
Rattan lighting is on trend in so much more than just Mediterranean beach homes, we can see it around the island from beautiful villas and hotels to your favourite brunch place.
Typically resembling an upside-down basket, it’s a more relaxed (yet totally chic) replacement for chandeliers in dining rooms or bedrooms, or in a pair over a kitchen island. But, basically, wherever they land, they’re fantastic!
Rattan furniture is simplistic yet sophisticated: it harmonises with almost any home décor from beach houses to city apartments. Whether you’re into the whole boho aesthetic or not, rattan will fit flawlessly into your home. Consider us obsessed!
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Hi there, where could I find a manufacture that does the rattan furniture? or a website that sells second hand pieces?
Hi Emily. We have a homewares E-book with a whole section on rattan. You can download it from our homepage.
Where is the shop in bali
There are rattan shops all throughout Bali!
Hi’ where can I find the rattan hanging chair? I love it! But the link I clicked on wouldn’t take me to it. Thanks so much in advance!!
Hi Maddisen, subscribe to our mailing list and you’ll get our free homewares guide! It includes lots of rattan shops that sell hanging chairs.
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Im looking for kids and dolls furniture in rattan ! How can I find a wholesaler . It is for Uruguay. Thanks
Hi Magdalena. We have a homewares E-book with a whole section on rattan! You can download it from our homepage.
hi, where can we find these outdoor hexagon tiles?
I wish I knew as well! Unfortunately I don’t know where they are from.