I thought I'd seen every possible twist on rattan – until Gisele Bündchen's uber-chic kitchen cabinets stopped me in my tracks

Gisele Bündchen at the MET Gala.

Ever since I started writing about interiors, one material above all has evolved to withstand design trends: Rattan.

Wicker furniture first came into vogue in the 20s and 30s when it was first used in Hollywood movies. Since then, its popularity has ebbed and flowed, particularly in the 60s, which is why we associate this material with a retro-style aesthetic.