Author Lulu Lytle examines the enduring appeal of the sustainable tropical palm material in Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm. Rattan furnishings evoke the glamor and laid back elegance of exotic beach houses as well as the informal beauty of plant-filled garden rooms and sun-dappled verandas.
Examining the history and craftsmanship of rattan furniture, this insightful coffee table book showcases rattan's appeal through archival images of beautiful interiors. Rattan's many personalities are explored through its inclusion in settings as diverse as Impressionist paintings, flamboyant nightclubs, and pared back contemporary drawing rooms.