There’s something about rattan pieces that adds an air of slow living to a space. Perhaps it’s our association of the material with the great outdoors. After all, in recent decades, it’s come to be practically synonymous with patio furniture (though those a little older might remember when rattan looked cool for all around the house). But designers are now reintroducing rattan to the indoors, with everything from furniture to decorative pieces incorporating the material.

And that’s good news. Rattan comes in a multitude of patterns, so there are lots of options to choose from. Whatever you pick, the intricate weave is sure to be an instant boost of cosiness and warmth, no matter the theme of your home — its natural light beige tone is neutral enough to sit well in any environment, and it mixes well with other materials.

It’s not just a matter of aesthetics, either. Natural rattan, made from the stems of climbing palms, is durable and sustainable, lasting well over decades and leaving little impact on the environment. Of course, there’s also synthetic rattan, which is typically made of polyethylene plastic; this, too, has risen in popularity and comes with its own set of benefits, including UV resistance and a lower price point.

Hermès

Designed to merge sophistication with an understated aesthetic, the Equipages d’Hermès collection is focused on pieces with high utility while upholding the elegance that is synonymous with Hermès. Wicker, brass and smooth, fine-grained leather feature heavily across the collection, including in the Diligence Side Table, which references an old-timey stagecoach. A maple frame holds wicker baskets and brass trays, which can be removed as needed. We also like the collection’s occasional table, which has a leather-capped wicker basket at its base.

Loro Piana

From Loro Piana is a collection of wicker items for the home, spanning vases, napkin holders, trays and baskets. All have leather accents, including some with hand-stitched strips that add yet another layer of texture to each piece. We especially like the vases, where the material is woven over a mouth-blown glass structure so they can be used as decorative pieces all on their own or used to hold flowers for a more eye-catching centrepiece.

Molteni&C

Straight lines flow seamlessly into curves with the Pantalica line of outdoor furniture. Named after the Unesco World Heritage Site in Sicily, Italy, the line was created by Elisa Ossino for Molteni&C’s 2025 outdoor collection. Comprising a daybed, coffee table, rug and two stools, each piece is made with synthetic rattan. “Each piece is a natural sculpture, vibrant and pure,” says Ossino, a Milan-based designer. The daybed, in particular, stands out for its bold form, which is built upon a lightweight aluminium base.

GUBI

Copenhagen-based furniture brand GUBI’s Basket collection gets its name from the woven rattan throughout its pieces, which include a lounge chair, a two-seater sofa and a three-seater sofa. Most unique about the collection is the scooping shape of each piece — the back curves sharply into the seat, creating a form that almost seems to defy gravity. At the core of each piece is a steel frame, which provides strength, stability and weight.

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna

The Mon-île collection was launched in 2024 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, the furniture brand most well-known for creating the No 14 chair that’s ubiquitous in bistros around the world today. The collection was created as a new modular approach to configuring living rooms. Each piece combines seamlessly with the next, so a side table can be flanked by a sofa on one end and an armchair on the other. The collection also comes with woven cane panels on the tables and backrests with the same on the sofas; those on the latter can be swapped out for upholstered backrests as well.

Soho Home

The Pangbourne Rattan Tray by Soho Home makes a quirky addition to a coffee table or as a serving tray for drinks at your next dinner party. The circular iteration, which measures 55cm in diameter, has a scalloped edge wrapped around a handwoven rattan centre. We imagine it’d be great as the base for a unique centrepiece display.

Ong Shunmugam

Having expanded from apparel in recent years, homegrown label Ong Shunmugam’s Suvarnabumi Rattan collection uses three varieties of rattan — Rotan Manau, Rotan Mantang and Rotan Sega — all harvested in Malaysia, where the pieces are made. Some items also include other materials, such as jacquard from China and batik from Indonesia. Our favourite is the Lotus Dining Chair, which gets its name from the floral motif on its handwoven backrest. Synthetic rattan is used for the binding to give the piece extra durability.

Anthropologie

We instantly fell in love with this doghouse by Anthropologie the moment we saw it. Built for smaller furkids, it measures just 53cm tall and has a square base of 40cm. The rattan construction makes a classic shape new and its see-through weave means you can keep an eye on your pet even when they’re inside. The doghouse also comes with a cotton cushion.

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