Cane & Rattan Furniture - Tables, Storage & Chairs
Handwoven rattan and cane furniture for indoor rooms. Rattan has a solid core, so it can be steamed and bent without cracking; cane is the peeled outer bark used for the fine open weaves.
Handwoven rattan and cane furniture for indoor rooms. Rattan has a solid core, so it can be steamed and bent without cracking; cane is the peeled outer bark used for the fine open weaves.Cane & Rattan Furniture - Tables, Storage & Chairs Products (63 items)
About Cane & Rattan Furniture - Tables, Storage & Chairs
Cane Furniture and How It Differs from Wicker
Cane furniture uses the peeled outer bark of the rattan palm, woven into the open webbed panels you see on chair backs and cabinet doors. Wicker is not a material at all, it is the weaving technique, and it can be done in rattan, willow or synthetic fibre. Rattan is the whole stem, solid through the middle.
Rattan Storage
Rattan storage covers lidded baskets, chests and cabinets with cane-panel doors. The open weave breathes, which is why it suits linens and blankets better than a sealed plastic box. For more on storage in rattan and seagrass, see the natural woven baskets collection.
Rattan Accent Chairs
A rattan accent chair carries weight through the frame, not the weave, so the bent-rattan hoop is structural rather than decorative. Most take a loose cushion. They work as a reading chair in a corner or as occasional seating that can be moved without two people.
Indoor Rattan Furniture Care
Natural rattan belongs indoors, out of direct sun and away from radiators. If you want the look outside, synthetic all-weather rattan is the material to buy instead. The rattan furniture ideas guide covers pairing it room by room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rattan furniture?
Rattan furniture is made from rattan, a climbing palm grown mainly in Southeast Asia. Unlike bamboo, rattan has a solid core, so it can be steamed, bent and woven without cracking. Cane is the peeled outer bark of the same plant, used for fine open weaves.
How do you clean rattan furniture?
Dust with a soft brush or a vacuum brush attachment, then wipe with a cloth dampened in mild soapy water. Never soak the weave. A light wipe once or twice a year stops the fibres drying out.
Can you paint rattan furniture?
Yes, but spray rather than brush. A brush loads paint into the gaps in the weave and it dries thick and uneven. Clean and dry the piece first, then build up thin coats. Expect the weave texture to soften slightly with each coat.
Is rattan furniture good for indoor use?
Yes. Natural rattan is at its best indoors, protected from rain and direct sun, and it handles normal household humidity well. Outdoors it will dry, fade and eventually split, so choose synthetic all-weather rattan for a garden or balcony.
How long does rattan furniture last?
Well-made natural rattan lasts 20 years or more indoors with basic care. Keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and away from radiators, which dry the fibres over time.
How do you refinish rattan furniture?
Clean it, let it dry fully, then sand only the smooth frame sections lightly by hand. Leave the weave alone. Finish with a thin coat of clear lacquer or a spray paint made for wicker, applied in light passes rather than one heavy coat.
