Rattan Furniture

An illustrated reference to rattan furniture, upholstery fabrics, and related decorative arts across a century of design. Rattan stalks have been bent into furniture in the tropics for nearly 100 years, evolving from bamboo-accented pieces before 1920, to streamlined Deco-inspired forms of the 1940s, and into practical mass-produced styles of the 1960s and beyond. Each style is now celebrated for its distinctive role in shaping casual living, indoors and outdoors. Key Features: Over 400 color photographs of rattan furniture and fabrics Historical coverage from 1920s bamboo to 1960s modernism Insights on identifying the best pieces in today’s market Decorative art and bark cloth prints shown alongside furniture Expert commentary by Harvey Schwartz on style and value This essential guide highlights the enduring beauty of rattan design and serves as an invaluable resource for collectors, decorators, and enthusiasts of casual living.