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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Done up with vintage-style rattan and wicker, all five units are delights.
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Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
This relaxed lounger from CB2 made with mindi wood and rattan is effortlessly stylish.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2024
The sturdy steel frame, which is made from a durable and weather-resistant rattan, is designed to have a long lifespan.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
The set is made from weather-resistant rattan and each seat comes with a comfortable cushion covered in a machine-washable case.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
This relaxed lounger from CB2 made with mindi wood and rattan is effortlessly stylish.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2024
The sturdy steel frame, which is made from a durable and weather-resistant rattan, is designed to have a long lifespan.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
The set is made from weather-resistant rattan and each seat comes with a comfortable cushion covered in a machine-washable case.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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“Rattan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rattan. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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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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