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For the bedroom, living room, home office and more. Black Rattan Furniture
Since the 1970s, rattan furniture has been making an appearance in our homes, and this pretty, hardwearing material has enjoyed a real resurgence in popularity over the past few years. Made from the bark of climbing palms found in Southeast Asia's tropical forests, it's beloved everywhere for its simple, natural charm and versatility. In fact, rattan isn't just suited to inside the home – rattan garden furniture is a go-to option for exterior spaces too.
'Introducing some rattan makes a glamorous and cost-effective way to bring the 1970s interiors trend into your space,' says Laura Cremer, owner of vintage rattan furniture store Moppet. 'It's light in terms of both silhouette and weight, all natural and usually toxic-free. Aesthetically, it layers beautifully with other organic materials and ties in easily with almost every colour palette, adding warmth and texture to your scheme.'
Rattan furniture, often with smooth curves, pale tones and chunky frames, tends to lend itself best to Bohemian schemes, but it also fits rather perfectly with more minimal, modern, rustic (look for items with a large wicker weave) and Scandi decor. Whatever your tastes, there should be something out there to suit, so you can bring some of this versatile plant's easy, breezy style to your space.
Here are 22 beautiful rattan furniture pieces, for every room in the home, to shop now and love forever.
Keep spare blankets, bedding, shoes or books in this roomy trunk. It features a classic weaved finish that will add character to your living room for years to come. The built-in handles make it easy to transport around your home too.
Featuring a high sweeping back and deep armrests, this Scandinavian-inspired chair is perfect for the home that's always on trend.
Most rattan pieces have that lovely natural finish, so the dusty sage green colouring here is a lovely addition. If you like the rattan look, but wary of going full bohemian, this will provide a welcome balance.
Dunelm’s clothing rail comes complete with shoe storage at the bottom, making this a space-saving solution to add to your bedroom. If you’ve got a place for footwear covered, it would work equally well as a spot to keep spare towels and bedding.
The black and rattan aesthetic doesn't have to stop at an occasional chair. Create a coordinated look by incorporating other statement furniture pieces from the Ola range.
We’ve been seeing these on-trend rattan chairs everywhere lately. La Redoute’s take would work in a corner of your bedroom or lounge to finish off modern, minimal or mid-century schemes. It comes with loose seat cushions for extra padding, making this the perfect resting spot for binge-watching and lounging alike. Our suggestion? Throw a lovely blanket over and curl up with a book of choice.
Here’s a super stylish coffee table that will add plenty of textural appeal to your living space. Handmade in India, Nkuku’s rattan number is steamed and bent into shape to create elegant curves that make it a unique piece. The rubber stoppers will ensure your flooring doesn’t get scratched and provide additional support to keep it in place.
Swoon's mid-century styling has been given a rattan update here. This bed frame is fun and retro – we're loving those curved edges on the headboard.
And here's the matching wardrobe, with angular square edges this time, to add some contrast and interest to your space.
We don't think that people utilise screens enough at home. They're a fab way to zone open-plan spaces that feel a little bare, adding some texture and interest without losing the charm of an airy large room. Use this to create a little privacy in your home office or create an instant dressing room in your bedroom. Best of all? Unlike a wall, it can be folded out of the way when you want the space back.
With three contrasting geometric shades, this is a really fun piece that marries a more luxe, minimalist design with the rustic charms of rattan weave. And don't worry – you don't need super-high ceilings to get the best from this light – the pendant cables can be adjusted to fit your space. We've got this up in a narrow single-height hallway at home and it works beautifully.
This beautiful low lounge chair is destined to add some laidback 70s cool wherever it's placed. Just add a big comfy cushion and a throw to finish the look.
Where do we begin with this absolute beauty? To be honest, we're worried that if we curled up in this deep cosy armchair, we might not actually ever get up again.
Bohemian-style spaces immediately lift your spirits when you walk into the room and this lovely peacock chair is a case in point; it will bring some instant cheer to an unloved corner. Finish with a big, bright cushion and curl up with a good book.
This is expensive, but it's beautiful. It would work equally well in a home office for WFH days as it would as a place to sit and do your makeup. A colourful tabletop adds a splash of extra fun to the scheme – along with the clashing tassels on the handles.
Turn a boring divan bed into a bohemian dream with the simple addition of a rattan headboard. Finish the look with clashing colourful bedding (linen is a good choice, coupled with a patterned throw) and plenty of eclectic scatter cushions.
Pretty curves and fun scalloped edges give this boho console table an uplifting, feminine feel. Who wouldn't want to be greeted with such a cheery piece as they enter their home every evening?
This coffee table matches the UO console we featured above, so you can create a full scheme to fulfil all your curvy-edged cutesy interior desires.
Slim tapered legs, a sophisticated black finish and a pop of contrasting rattan weave makes this a grown-up choice for 70s-inspired schemes.
In contrast, this coffee table, with its chunky frame and expansive weaved surfaces, wouldn't look out of place in some far-flung tropical hotel lounge.
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Modular Rattan Furniture Mayola is our Ecommerce Intern, covering home and garden content for House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Red, Cosmopolitan and Elle. Mayola has an NCTJ-accredited degree from Brunel University London, where she spent time gaining experience at publications such as The Times, Sky News and Bloomberg TV. \nDay to day, you’ll find her writing about the latest sales and launches, along with buying guides and reviews on the products you need to know about. From silk pillowcases to smart alarm clocks to dressing tables, Mayola is committed to finding the best products and deals to help readers buy with confidence. \nMayola loves to search the internet and social platforms for emerging shopping trends – and also tackles the occasional piece on fashion, beauty, tech and wellness. When not writing, Mayola can be found listening to podcasts, travelling, shopping and dining alfresco in London and beyond.