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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Made from woven plastic rattan, this basket is both stylish, sturdy, and easy to clean.
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
The chairs combine an aluminum frame with gorgeous, crisscrossing rattan.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
This comes in four beautiful shades, inspired by the Italian shoreline, and there’s even a touch of rattan for a beachy bedside table moment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Woven elements are synthetic rattan that won’t crack and fade like natural fibers, and the chair can hold up to 330 pounds safely.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
The chairs combine an aluminum frame with gorgeous, crisscrossing rattan.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
This comes in four beautiful shades, inspired by the Italian shoreline, and there’s even a touch of rattan for a beachy bedside table moment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Woven elements are synthetic rattan that won’t crack and fade like natural fibers, and the chair can hold up to 330 pounds safely.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Rattan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rattan. Accessed 5 May. 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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