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7 Beautiful Brands With Rattan Furniture to Bring a Touch of Boho
Rattan furniture is making a major comeback! The material has been used for a wide range of purposes for centuries, including as a furniture material.
The latest resurgence of rattan furniture was the second half of the mid-century modern era, the 1950s through the 70s. Given the popularity of MCM furniture today, it’s no surprise that rattan furniture is coming back too.
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Is Rattan Furniture Sustainable?
I’m typically not a fan of unequivocally calling a material “sustainable” because there are so many nuances to consider, but rattan if grown in its native habitat, harvested responsibly, and treated with minimal non-toxic finishes can certainly be a more sustainable option for furniture materials.
Rattan grows in tropical forests in places like Southeast Asia and grows like a climbing palm. So as with any other material sourced from rainforests, it is particularly crucial to ensure that sourcing it does not lead to deforestation and significant disruption of ecosystems.
Is There a Certification for More Responsibly-Sourced Rattan?
Yes! While imperfect, the Forest Stewardship Council is a certification body certifying more responsibly sourced wood, wood byproducts, and other forest products, including rattan.
Though while there are some case studies of rattan forests being FSC-certified, I have not come across rattan furniture that has the FSC certification. If you know of or run a brand with FSC-certified rattan furniture, do let me know!
Where to Find Vintage Rattan Furniture
As I mentioned, rattan furniture was popular in the latter half of the MCM era (1950s-70s). So you might just be able to find an authentic mid-century modern rattan piece! Here’s where I’d look:
- Local Estate Sales: I found a gorgeous set of wicker furniture at a local estate sale for an unbeatable price. Typically, in-demand mid-century modern furniture goes for obscene prices (it’s heartbreaking as an MCM lover on a budget!) but I have seen retro rattan and wicker furniture still available at a good discount when I go towards the end of an estate sale. Check estatesales.net to find estate sales near you.
- Chairish: If you’re looking for a more curated selection, Chairish is a great bet. Search for terms like rattan chair or rattan storage to find the gems you’ve been trying to hunt down. (And tell me about your finds so I can live vicariously through you!)
- Friends & Family: Check if your parents or grandparents have any rattan furniture laying around. Sometimes people don’t know what they have is valuable and they might be tempted to leave their older furniture at the curb.
You might also find vintage rattan furniture at a garage sale or resale shop, but it will probably be challenging to determine if it’s truly vintage or a secondhand modern-day rendition.
Our Top Picks for Rattan Furniture Companies
If you prefer to find new rattan furniture, perhaps with a more modern aesthetic, I have plenty of recommendations for that too. Check out these cozy finds!
1. Mojo Boutique @ Made Trade
Categories: Storage & Shelves, Accent Tables, Dining & Lounge Chairs
Price Range: $220 – $980
Ethically handcrafted by artisans in Bali and rural Indonesia, the woman-owned brand has unique Japandi and boho-inspired pieces to add warmth and elegance to any room. It’s impossible to pick a favorite, but I do have a weakness for stylish functional furniture like Mojo Boutique’s Japandi Rattan Shoe Storage and Bench. And their Iconic Rattan Lounge Chair takes my breath away.
2. The Citizenry
Categories: Lounge & Dining Chairs, Headboards, Benches & Stools
Price Range: $199 – $899
The Citizenry collaborates with artisan partners to bring customers handcrafted home goods made in a fair trade process guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization. Their rattan furniture is handcrafted in Indonesia in a workshop called Artisans of Cirebon using locally sourced Manau Rattan. Some of the pieces are also made with cane, which complements rattan beautifully.
3. Rattan Art Angels
Categories: Chairs & Swings, Sofas, Coffee Tables, Room Dividers
Price Range: $249 – $1299
The perfect addition to a laid-back living room, balcony or backyard oasis, Rattan Art Angels has rattan and cane swing chairs, sofas, tables, and chairs suitable for outdoor and indoor use. Rattan Art Angels also offers rattan sofas, headboards, lounge chairs, and coffee tables to bring in that natural cozy aesthetic in any part of your home.
4. King Cases Store
Categories: Shelves & Bookcases
Price Range: $65 – $260
For affordable rattan storage furniture, King Cases Store has you covered. The Etsy Shop’s arched wicker rattan shelves would be a dream for books, plants, or decor items for a living room, office, bedroom, or reading area. One reviewer even photographed their rattan shelf in their bathroom, using it as towel storage.
5. West Elm
Categories: Dresser & Media Console, Side Tables, Dining Chairs
Price Range: $229 – $2299
Furniture retailer West Elm has a strong selection of elegantly designed contemporary rattan furniture. Most of the pieces incorporate several materials like wood (including reclaimed mango wood and some FSC-certified wood options), cane, or even glass. This makes West Elm a great option if you’re looking for that boho touch but don’t want to commit to full-on rattan.
6. The Rattan Studio
Categories: Chairs & Daybeds, Coffee Tables, Headboards
Price Range: $225 – $2,000+
Based in Australia, The Rattan Studio creates made-to-order custom rattan pieces.
The pieces are intricate and incredibly detailed — they come with a higher price accordingly but if you’re looking for a special heirloom rattan piece, The Rattan Studio might just be the place for you.
7. Healthier Homes
Categories: Chairs & Stools, Swings
Price Range: $370 – $1100
Healthier Homes is a site bringing you all-things non-toxic home from furniture and decor to paint and wallpaper. They have a few rattan pieces like their sunset hanging chair and Koi counter stool made with rattan frames and in the stool’s case, rattan wicker as well.
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