Nostalgic and eco-cool the 70's look of rattan furniture is making a big comeback - a trend we're falling in love with all over again. Editor Trudi Brewer shares some stylish ideas on how to introduce this vintage-inspired furniture into any modern home.
Furniture
Indoor or to grace a patio, a classic chair, side table or bedhead blends comfort and function like no other furniture trend. The natural colour and patterned texture will add unique character to any living space.
Home Republic Cebu rattan side table in natural and white, $220. Rattan Gable bedhead in pepper, $1190 from Citta. Rattan side table in black, $185 from Flux. Flower petal bedhead in natural, $599 from Shut the Front Door.
Chairs
Indoors or to grace a patio, a classic rattan chair, blends comfort and function to any room. Unlike other furniture styles, add just one chair to the corner of any room as a nod to this vintage trend.
Beech wood wishbone chair in white, $329 from Me & My Trend. Hanging pod chair in white check, $850 from IDO Interior Design. Relax Chair Green, $575 from IDO Interior Design. Jader Almeida mad armchair by Sollos, $poa from ECC.
Accessories
A corner planter, to house a lush green palm, butlers tray or solid mirror are 70's-inspired cane accessories and widely available. Adding these to any room is a great, low-cost way to include rattan style in any home.
Coco oval magazine holder, $135, from French Country. Rattan Butlers tray, $225 from Corso de’ Fiori. Amara rattan square mirror, $575 from IDO Interior Design. Planter natural stitch, $19 from Flux.
Paint
Go for vintage-inspired shades in soft muted colours such as yellow, pink, green and blue. These complement the nature-inspired colour of rattan.
