Blending classic style with a bohemian twist, this handwoven jute area rug adds warmth and character to any space. Crafted in India from jute and wool, each piece is unique. With knotted tassels and a durable, pet-friendly design, it’s perfect for various decor styles, bringing effortless sophistication to your home. Available in multiple shapes and sizes. Werts Handmade Tufted Farmhouse Jute Tasseled Brown Rug, $43–539, wayfair.com
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Charming for a picnic, this beverage tub blends rustic elegance with functionality. Handwoven rattan and FSCcertified ash wood form a sturdy frame with generous handles, while a galvanized, hand-finished liner holds up to 15 pounds. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, it accommodates a party’s worth of beers, bubbly and other refreshing beverages. Leland Rattan Beverage Tub, $199, crateandbarrel.com
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Handwoven rattan and sleek iron accents give this lantern a relaxed, bohoinspired feel with a modern twist. Its soft, diffused light warms any space, creating a cozy ambience. This global-inspired design is perfect for indoors or outside under the portal. It pairs beautifully with flameless pillar candles (sold separately) and is available individually or as a set of three.Wicker Globe Hurricanes, $39–99, westelm.com
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Create a relaxed, casual space with this wood and woven bench featuring a sturdy mahogany base in a warm chestnut finish. The tightly woven water hyacinth seat adds an exotic, natural charm, perfect for bringing the outdoors in. It’s ideal for foyer, dining or bedroom use. Or it can easily move to the living room for additional seating for entertaining. Seadrift Handwoven Water Hyacinth Accent Bench, $370, wayfair.com
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Inspired by Verner Panton’s 1959 design, the Encinitas chair reimagines the iconic S Chair with weather-resistant synthetic wicker, handwoven in Indonesia. Its airy texture and sculptural cantilever make it a timeless addition to any pool deck, portal or even indoor dining. Crafted over a sturdy welded iron frame, it’s available in black, natural or vintage white.Encinitas Wicker Outdoor Dining Chair, $699, potterybarn.com
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Streamline tidying your home with this stair-step basket designed to fit your staircase for effortless trips up or down. Handwoven from bankuan seagrass and rattan, it brings casual, textural elegance in natural or black. Made in a Fair Trade Certified–factory, it supports fair labor and community projects. The materials are hypoallergenic and easy to wipe clean with a dry cloth.Woven Stair Basket with Handles, $99, potterybarn.com
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rattan and other plant-derived furnishings are keeping up with the times
While rattan furnishings were a staple from the 1950s through the 1970s, they’ve never disappeared. Today’s woven furniture and home decor is decidedly contemporary in aesthetic, plus it’s employing new technologies to make synthetic wovens for indoor-outdoor use.
1. Rug Redux
Blending classic style with a bohemian twist, this handwoven jute area rug adds warmth and character to any space. Crafted in India from jute and wool, each piece is unique. With knotted tassels and a durable, pet-friendly design, it’s perfect for various decor styles, bringing effortless sophistication to your home. Available in multiple shapes and sizes. Werts Handmade Tufted Farmhouse Jute Tasseled Brown Rug, $43–539, wayfair.com
2. Picnic Perfect
Charming for a picnic, this beverage tub blends rustic elegance with functionality. Handwoven rattan and FSC-certified ash wood form a sturdy frame with generous handles, while a galvanized, hand-finished liner holds up to 15 pounds. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, it accommodates a party’s worth of beers, bubbly and other refreshing beverages. Leland Rattan Beverage Tub, $199, crateandbarrel.com
3. Lighting Up
Handwoven rattan and sleek iron accents give this lantern a relaxed, boho-inspired feel with a modern twist. Its soft, diffused light warms any space, creating a cozy ambience. This global-inspired design is perfect for indoors or outside under the portal. It pairs beautifully with flameless pillar candles (sold separately) and is available individually or as a set of three.Wicker Globe Hurricanes, $39–99, westelm.com
4. Take a Seat
Create a relaxed, casual space with this wood and woven bench featuring a sturdy mahogany base in a warm chestnut finish. The tightly woven water hyacinth seat adds an exotic, natural charm, perfect for bringing the outdoors in. It’s ideal for foyer, dining or bedroom use. Or it can easily move to the living room for additional seating for entertaining. Seadrift Handwoven Water Hyacinth Accent Bench, $370, wayfair.com
5. Ahead of the Curve
Inspired by Verner Panton’s 1959 design, the Encinitas chair reimagines the iconic S Chair with weather-resistant synthetic wicker, handwoven in Indonesia. Its airy texture and sculptural cantilever make it a timeless addition to any pool deck, portal or even indoor dining. Crafted over a sturdy welded iron frame, it’s available in black, natural or vintage white.Encinitas Wicker Outdoor Dining Chair, $699, potterybarn.com
6. Get Organized
Streamline tidying your home with this stair-step basket designed to fit your staircase for effortless trips up or down. Handwoven from bankuan seagrass and rattan, it brings casual, textural elegance in natural or black. Made in a Fair Trade Certified–factory, it supports fair labor and community projects. The materials are hypoallergenic and easy to wipe clean with a dry cloth.Woven Stair Basket with Handles, $99, potterybarn.com
