The question of timelessness is one that we return to in the world of interiors – most specifically in terms of furnishings. For inspiration that is (arguably) ageless, we should look to Reese Witherspoon, the Legally Blonde actress who has adorned her dining room with rattan – a material that has already impressed for a century. And, as antique collectors explain, it will likely impress for another 100 years from now.
'Rattan first came into vogue in the 20s and 30s when it was first used in Hollywood movies. Everybody fell in love with it. The material makes furniture that feels nice and cool inside of warm homes. After it first caught on, people started to make their own tiki rooms, finished in rattan and similar materials,' comments Los Angeles-based collector Harvey Schwartz.
