CR5 Issue 169 June 2019

Rattan Revival
Light weight yet strong and durable,
rattan is a versatile material that can
be used indoors and out for a variety
of furnishings, adding pretty natural
texture and a charmingly retro vibe.
Sit back and relax on this
iconically styled rocking
chair that’s inspired by ‘50s
and ‘60s interiors. Monet
rocking chair by Sika, £515,
Cuckooland.
Head right back to
the ‘70s with a rattan
headboard, £335, Out
There Interiors.
• Rattan looks right at home in the garden or on
the patio, but think out of the box and introduce
accents of rattan to indoor areas, too. A simple
basket here and there is the obvious choice, but
modern furniture designers are also incorporating
rattan into light fittings, tables, picture and mirror
frames, headboards and more, so the possibilities
are truly exciting.
• Chunky rattan has a distinctively tropical, retro look
(match with palm prints to go all out), but to keep
things modern look for more delicate pieces and
use sparingly as an accent, combined with minimal,
contemporary furnishings and on-trend accessories.
Rattan is right at home outdoors, and these
armchairs are super-comfy. Whitcombe teak
table, £1,200, and Hampstead chairs, £290 for
a pair, all Garden Trading.
Put your favourite
houseplant on
display in a tapered
round basket with
natural tones and an
intertwined binding
design. Rattan
basket, £60
Cox & Cox.
Divide an open-plan
space or create a private
corner with this threepanel
screen that’s
crafted from rattan with
a solid cane frame and
fine webbing to the
surface. Rattan webbing
screen, £275, Cox & Cox.
A dramatic shape and a pretty colour
and texture give this pendant plenty of
interest. Rattan hanging lamp, £225, Out
There Interiors.
How to Decorate With Rattan
This oval looped
mirror would make a
striking feature in a
hall, bedroom or living
room. Rattan looped
mirror, £125,
Cox & Cox.
• Go hygge with rattan. A simple room scheme with
a white or pale background and subtle mix of
textures – including, for example, rattan, stone,
wool, ceramic, sisal and wood – is timeless, calm,
and very easy to live with.
• Choose sustainable rattan. According to the WWF,
rattan is a naturally renewable palm, but the way
in which it is harvested and processed needs to
improve in order to secure the supply in the long
term. Look for rattan that has Fair Trade or Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
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