Have it delivered hassle-freeBuyer protectionAll Designer items curated by WhoppahDownload the Whoppah App – get alerts & sell with ease.
Have it delivered hassle-free
Vintage Rattan Rocking Chair – Sculptural & Handwoven – Italy, ca. 1960s
Seller:€650€585-10%Bid from €517
Item not as advertised, money backHave it delivered hassle-free or pick it up yourselfShop only from Trusted Sellers
WunderKammer
Product description
🌿 Provenance
This chair likely dates from the late 1950s or early 1960s – a period when rural life in Northern Italy was beginning to shift. In the rolling hills around Nizza Monferrato – now a UNESCO World Heritage site – not only farming families made their home, but also city dwellers from Genoa, Milan, and Turin, seeking a quiet retreat in the countryside. It’s quite possible this chair once belonged to such a weekend residence, thoughtfully furnished in a style that embraced both simplicity and refinement.
According to the seller, however, the chair came from a local winemaking family and was used for many years on the veranda of their farmhouse. Both stories are plausible – and that quiet ambiguity only adds to the charm and mystery of the piece.
What is certain is its craftsmanship: the construction suggests it was made by hand in a small regional workshop using locally sourced rattan. It is durable yet light, with flowing lines – not mass-produced, but shaped with care and intention. A chair built to breathe with the rhythm of the land and the passing of time.
Description & Function
This rocking chair is a rare sculptural object, handwoven from natural rattan. The design masterfully blends comfort and elegance: a subtly curved seat rests on generous, arched runners that provide a gentle, soothing motion.
With its airy open weave and asymmetric curves, it fits seamlessly into both bohemian interiors and modern eclectic spaces. More than a chair – it’s a statement piece.
Ideal for a covered terrace, reading nook, or as a striking element in a gallery-like setting.
Origin & Production
Origin: Northern Italy
Production period: circa 1960–1970
Technique: artisanally bent and tied rattan with natural fibre bindings
Originally designed for indoor use, though equally beautiful in a covered outdoor space.
Material & Craftsmanship
Solid natural rattan with a beautifully aged patina
Hand-tied joints using sisal-like rope
Organic, flowing lines and a light, open structure
Subtle discoloration and signs of use – adding to the character and charm of this unique piece
📏 Dimensions (approx.)
Total height: 92 cm
Full length (rockers): 103 cm
Seat height: approx. 39 cm
Seat width: approx. 55 cm
Seat depth: approx. 50 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No breaks or structural instability.
Light wear and soft fading in some areas of the weaving, consistent with age and use. The frame is strong and fully functional.
A true heirloom piece with soul.
A small loose binding has been carefully repaired – discreet and true to the original character of the chair.
A small loose binding has been carefully repaired – discreet and true to the original character of the chair.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBeigeMaterialBamboo, RattanNumber of items1Height92 cmWidth55 cmDepth50 cmSeat height92 cm