Rattan furniture – A mediator between the past and the present.

Rattan, a classic trend of the 70s showcasing rattan chairs, sofas and tables is back in 2021 to seek privilege to the old school. Formerly confined only to outdoor spaces and patios, this durable, but ever alluring trend is now picking pace in the interiors too. Rattan, in its raw essence has always been archaic and blends its neutrality seamlessly to add texture and royalty to the room whilst catering to colour palettes of almost any style you can name – chic, nautical or tropical. In the current scenario, people mainly prefer Rattan furniture to suit their natural wood textures and elegant white walls to splurge a heavy farmhouse ambience to the space.

 

What is Rattan furniture?

Rattan is the name given to a fiber-made furniture from palm-like vines that are strong, durable and light-weight, applying both for indoor and outdoor uses. Cultivated in Australia, Asia and Africa, Rattan is one of the prime materials used in wicker weaving and is extremely attractive for a variety of styles.

 

Elapse the 1600s.

Rattan has always been a part of great grandma’s stories as it was the most hand-picked material because of its low cost and availability. Ancient rattan furniture aimed at reducing the sweating of a human-body by consequently nurturing open strands to facilitate wind flow and detailed ventilation. Even today, rattan furniture drills this rule despite its upholsteries in breathable fabrics. Even in the overly populated, tight densities of today, Rattan is that one material that connects us with the free, unwavering winds of the former years and aces at being a bridge.

 

Sheath the style.

Today, rattan furniture is fashionable because of the venerable appearance it provides, that connects well with the by-gone era. Utterly elegant, country-style and rustic, it is sure to welcome the old school into your space and brace it in style. Previously, rattan only dealt with neutrals that seemed somewhat subdues, but with a change in character, morals and design choices, rattan now ranges from greys to browns, each of them uncurling a new chapter to interior design.

In the superannuated 60s and 70s, Rattan was preferred by vernacular and sustainable interior designers to embark on a trend of bohemian aesthetic despite being in the market since many years. It was during this period that the subtle piece of furniture was used heftily for summer homes, patios and sun-rooms but not in the interiors. It was during 2018-19 that Rattan furniture items dominated the interiors and stood aloof the era for minimalism.

Rattan as an accent?

Avant-Garde period witnessed Rattan as an accent to super-impose texture, warmth and neutral fantasies to any room. Rattan furniture, here, acts as a bridge between sovereign neutrals and the solitary white drapes and lighter walls of the present day. Colour palettes for the accent rattan includes a wide plethora of colors that generally begins from the pastel pinks and whites and ends in black. Over the years, a mix of natural and black has been used extensively to complement rattan as an accent.

Handcrafted with a story!

Rattan, a traditional craft of the past has been buzzing the charts since 2019 with the call back to the vintage in cafes, bistros and bars. Rattan hooks onto the emotional soul of people as this furniture is not mass-produced but each exclusively made piece narrates a story – a story that connects the age-old techniques and methods with the modern-day craftsmen and helps deliver alluring pieces of fine bespoke furniture. Truly self-sufficient and exclusive in its own traits, rattan is a mediator between the past and the present.

Now-a-days, modern homes embrace rattan to balance their cool accents, while traditional homes use rattan to imbibe an easy-going, farm style approach to their ambience. Surprisingly, rattan fuses itself in all styles – be it Shabby chic, be it boho, be it floral or nautical and still manages to look multifarious. In a nutshell, rattan is the traveler from the long-gone mid-century styles, and is the epitome of the modern world, thus connecting the past and the present.