In the heart of summer, natural materials reign: rattan, cane, bamboo, teak, raffia. At Collected, we curate an extensive selection of decor, lighting and furnishings made of these natural materials. We love them for their texture, and their earthy hint of the outdoors.
Today, we want to talk about rattan. What is rattan, exactly? Rattan is one of 600 types of climbing, trailing palms, most commonly found in Australia, Asia and Africa. Like other materials of this kind, it has been used since ancient times to weave into tools, bowls, furnishings and more. In the rise of the colonial era of the late 1800s and early 1900s, it found huge popularity in Europe as colonizers of Asia and Africa returned home.
Today, rattan remains a popular natural material for weaving into home decor, furniture and lighting. The craftsmanship of the weaving lends a sophisticated look while the rattan itself gives depth and texture. (Incidentally, the name of the weaving technique used to turn rattan into these beautiful pieces? Wicker!)
Here are some of current favorite rattan pieces at Collected. And below, some inspiration!
Inspiration
