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Is rattan a wicker or bamboo?
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Wicker is the finished woven product that can be made of either rattan or bamboo. Bamboo is an incredibly solid grass that is difficult to bend while rattan is a vine that’s much easier to manipulate. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Isamu Kenmochi easy chair from the "Rattan Furnitures" series, circa 1958
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
This easy chair model “C-3150” from the “Rattan Furnitures” series designed by the famous Japanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
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Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Yuzura Yamakawa Steel Wire and Rattan Dining Set
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Yuzuru Yamakawa was a Japanese architect he "designed and worked with rattan for over 40 years. Loved by
Category
20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
By Yamakawa Rattan, Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Yamkawa rattan.
1st version from the 80ties.
The bamboo cane chair comes with the ottoman wich matches
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Elegant French rattan and lacquered wood table C 1920 in the Japanese style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant French rattan and lacquered wood table C 1920 in the Japanese style.1850
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Rattan and Glass Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
rattan accents and textured glass panels. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood