1
: a rattan cane or switch
2
a
: a climbing palm (especially of the genus Calamus) with very long tough stems
b
: a part of the jointed stem of a rattan used especially for furniture, wickerwork, and walking sticks
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The design of the Kasa Little Italy rooms is very minimalist, featuring a color palette of neutral tones and organic materials like wood and rattan.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Add a few high-quality furniture pieces with organic rounded shapes or crafted from solid wood in natural finishes accented with woven rattan.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Synthetic wicker is durable enough to be left outside, but natural rattan or wicker should definitely be brought indoors to prevent water damage.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Each tray is woven from artisanal rattan and includes 25 disposable guest towels with scalloped edges.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Add a few high-quality furniture pieces with organic rounded shapes or crafted from solid wood in natural finishes accented with woven rattan.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Synthetic wicker is durable enough to be left outside, but natural rattan or wicker should definitely be brought indoors to prevent water damage.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Each tray is woven from artisanal rattan and includes 25 disposable guest towels with scalloped edges.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Rattan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rattan. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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rattan
noun
rat·tan
ra-ˈtan 
rə-
1
: a climbing palm with very long tough stems
2
: a part of a rattan stem used especially for furniture and wickerwork
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