Vintage Bent Rattan & Glass Side Table With Arch Apron Detail, Circa 1970s–1980s

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This beautifully crafted vintage rattan side table is a testament to the high artisanship that defined the best American coastal … Read more This beautifully crafted vintage rattan side table is a testament to the high artisanship that defined the best American coastal and resort furniture of the 1970s and early 1980s. Constructed entirely from bent and lashed rattan with an inset clear glass top, the table achieves a level of decorative complexity that elevates it well above the ordinary — every side features a graceful repeating arch and oval motif in the apron, and beneath the glass, a secondary geometric rattan lattice creates a layered visual depth that rewards close attention.

The construction is exemplary of quality rattan work: triple-pole corner legs, meticulously wrapped joint lashing at every connection point, and bentwood arches that have been steamed and shaped into precise, consistent curves across all four apron panels. The warm honey tone of the natural rattan has developed a beautiful consistency across the piece. The original clear glass top sits cleanly within the rattan frame and is in excellent condition.

This table works equally well as a living room side table, a bedroom accent piece, or as part of a larger rattan or coastal seating grouping. The scale — square and compact — makes it extraordinarily versatile. It suits Coastal, Bohemian, Hollywood Regency, Palm Beach, and transitional interiors with equal ease, and pairs beautifully with linen, jute, wicker, and natural fiber textiles.

An example of vintage rattan furniture where the decorative ambition matches the quality of execution.

Dimensions: 26w 20d 23.5h

Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, see photos. See less