Rattan Rendezvous
Vintage pieces handpicked by Christopher Kennedy
Rattan Rendezvous is my charming tribute to the opulent desert lifestyles of celebrities in the 1950s. Palm Springs, with its rich architectural history and association with Hollywood stars, has long been an influential hub for design and lifestyle trends.
My love for 1950s and 1960s rattan furniture that I´ve developed during my time in Palm Springs is sizeable. Rattan furniture was immensely popular during that era, embodying a sense of leisure, relaxation, and tropical elegance. Its lightweight yet sturdy construction, along with its natural and organic aesthetics, made it a perfect choice for indoor and outdoor settings.
Rattan furniture symbolizes a bygone era of glamorous and carefree living, often associated with the mid-century modern design movement. It's no wonder that this style continues to captivate people's imagination and remains in demand even today.
Items still available
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Pair of 1950s Aqua Rattan Armchairs In the Style of Paul Frankl
I mean, these are the things of Palm Springs dreams, right? So good! This aqua color makes my heart sing.
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1950s Mahogany Extendable Dining Table by John Keal
This table is great because it’s so versatile. It actually extends from a 64-inch rectangle to 96 inches in length, so it could be a great game table or desk that would then extend to dining.
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Set of 3 Rattan and Woven Wicker Barstools from the 1950s.
These bar stools are perfect for your home bar or your kitchen island. They will fit in any interior: they’re super transitional, and go with a variety of styles.
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Large Arched Rattan Wall Mirror from the 1950s
t is just so great, really beautiful. If you don’t like the rattan color, it would be super easy to paint. You could lacquer it black, or an amazing color. This mirror has so much potential.
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1940s Rattan Framed Bark Cloth Art
This little adorable framed bark cloth fabric sample is just fantastic. The bamboo frame is incredible. It’s a great size for those smaller spaces.
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White Woven Wicker Classic Throne Chair
Although a traditional chair, this one is a bit more contemporary in feeling. This chair is one that I’m eyeing for myself, to be honest. Grab it for your home – it’s amazing!
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Lucite and Aluminum Room Divider by Charles Hollis Jones
Oh, I have goose bumps. It’s acrylic lucite and aluminum.It’s just beautiful. It’s going to give you that little bit of a hint of dividing your room, but you can still see through it. -
1970s Rattan Bucket Chair with Swivel Base
As a child of the 1970s, I’m a sucker for anything from that decade. And this rattan chair really fits the bill.
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1960s Murano Glass Ring Holder by Flavio Poli
This adorable little ring tray is perfect for the bedside. I love a good catch-all; I’m a bit messy so I like to corral my things. It would be great on a dresser and great next to your bed.
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1950s Two-Tier Rattan & Mahogany Arched Side Table
This table fills a great need: I sometimes have a really hard time finding a table to go next to a deep sofa or deep chair, one that doesn’t just look too small.
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1930s Art Deco Anodized Spun Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp
The fact that this light goes back to the ’30s blows my mind. And it’s so beautiful, it looks modern nearly 100 years later.
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Signed Guy Dill Limited Edition Lithograph
I know I’m kind of the poster boy for modernist design, but I do have a special place in my heart for postmodern design, and this abstract signed print would really add some modern notes to a traditional interior.
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Tall Rattan & Mahogany Display Etagère with Storage
I do love an etagere, and not just because that is so much fun to say. They’re just a really fun and versatile piece.
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Signed Limited Edition Tim Street-Porter Lithograph
Of course, I live in Palm Springs, but these palm trees happen to live in Santa Monica, and they’re beautiful. This little guy is unframed. He’s 24 by 20, so you can really bring it home and make it your own.
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Pair of 1970s Mamasan Rattan Swivel Bucket Lounge Chairs
These bad boys would look great in a large living room, with perhaps a free-form furniture layout. They would look right in the corner of a bedroom too!
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Set of 6 1950s Bertoia Steel Side Chairs by Knoll
I love it when you can find authentic vintage pieces for (frankly) less than the cost of new ones, and they have that history and that pedigree, bringing in that extra note of just something that’s been loved and used and stood the test of time.
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1950s-Designed, Curtis Jere Asymmetric Nail Sculpture
As designers, we love to mix metals in the house and we always need to bring it together, and this piece will do just that.
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Large Aldo Londi Style Blue Rimini Art Pottery Lamp
Where do I start with this vintage lamp? Vintage lighting is one of my favorite ways to incorporate some history and pedigree into your interior.
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Mid-Century Arcoroc France 20 Piece Mix-Match Set
I love using vintage glassware and dinnerware – it just elevates the everyday. It’s a way to bring some of that vintage swank and sophistication to your everyday routine.
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Set of 4 Rattan Dining Armchairs
They really are super transitional. I can envision them at a game table in the corner of a great living room. They’d be wonderful kitchen table chairs.
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1980s Framed Mountain Landscape Collage
This piece is such a fantastic collage. It’s a mountain scene that yes, reminds me of my desert home and the Palm Springs mountains, but it would look great in any interior.