The bohemian style has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason.

Once executed properly, a home that’s bursting with boho flair conveys a deep love for both creativity and natural textures that can completely transform the look and feel of a living space.

Long gone are the days of a carefree, thrown together look – the bohemian genre of today requires thoughtful, careful consideration if you want to achieve a style that’s at the sharp end of chic interiors.  

One champion material to help us achieve this is our faithful friend, rattan. Rattan furniture is perfect for the bohemian genre, in no small part thanks to three main qualities - affordability, sustainability, and versatility.  

This informal style of décor need not cost a pretty penny, yet its suitability for the outdoors and its natural world qualities make it perfect for achieving a unique, boho-inspired interior.

And with warmer weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get your summer-fix furniture pieces together in preparation for outdoor drinks on the terrace and family barbeques that stretch long into the evening.  

So, with all this in mind, we’ve compiled a top ten list of rattan furniture must-haves to get you up to speed this summer. Let’s get started!

1. Jambi Rattan Chair

Our Jambi Dining Chair is a great place to start – the distinctive, open-weave design of this chair provides a beautifully informal and minimalist look, making it perfectly boho! The addition of a stable, black iron and industrial base makes Jambi great for garden use, giving you an ideal summer seating solution.

If the all-natural look isn’t your thing, we offer this beauty in a striking black rattan finish too, covering all bases. The choice is yours!  

2. Cesca Dining Chair

The choice of champions for indoor rattan dining, our Cesca Dining Chair epitomises the classic design of Marcel Breuer’s original masterpiece dating back to 1928.

Based on the Hungarian-born architect and furniture designer’s timeless shape, Cesca celebrates the design of the first ever tubular-steel framed chair. It perfectly homogenises a radical cantilever shape with a tightly woven rattan seat and backrest, creating a superb addition to a modern bohemian interior.

The chrome metal frame of this chair also adds a sophisticated industrial edge without overshadowing the natural rattan showpiece. We offer Cesca in six superb varieties for you to enjoy.

Choose Cesca if you’re looking for that perfect blend of rattan, metal and timeless furniture design.

3. Portofino Chair

A classic that never fails to impress, we named this one after the idyllic fishing village on the Italian Riviera thanks to its beauty and continental flair.

Ideal for sitting out in the garden and letting your worries drift away with a cocktail or two, this is one of our most comfortable rattan offerings thanks to its flowing armrests and large backrest that provides ample support. If you’re looking to embrace your inner bohemian spirit with comfort in mind, the Portofino is your answer.

The intricate weave of this chair’s frame is testament to its heritage. And of course, you’ve got your fair share of colourways to pick from too. Available in natural, black and brown rattan to suit the mood, whatever the occasion.

4. Round Side Table

If anything screams bohemia, it’s these beauties! This gorgeous set of two side tables is wonderfully suited to both summer garden parties and indoor gatherings when the weather’s not on its best behaviour.   

An effortlessly simple way of sprinkling some natural charm into the living room, conservatory or garden, these rattan woven surfaces come in small and large. Oh, so stylish!

5. Bali Side Table

We’re getting all exotic now.

The minimalist, rustic nature of this side table plays a huge part in its natural, graceful charm. Bali is solely rattan – its perfect proportions have resulted in a super stable surface that’s always on hand to accommodate drinks, books, side dishes and more.

Whether you’re looking for that missing piece to your garden party scene or a place to store your living room belongings with some boho flair, this table is at your command. And if black rattan isn’t your thing, the all-natural version is just as special.

6. Bali Coffee Table

Enter the side table’s bigger brother, the Bali Coffee Table. This stunning décor makes a wonderful boho centrepiece to a conservatory, lounge or living room seating area that warrants something special.  

This one’s a genuine show stealer, thanks to its greyed rattan finish, spacious surface area and contemporary glass top that offsets the natural base. Match it up with our Portofino Chairs to fully engage your love for rattan!

7. Lampshades

Ok, so we’ve bent the rules a little on this one, but these gorgeous shades are brand new to WSG and we couldn’t bear to leave them out.

Made from woven seagrass, we offer four distinctive types of natural lampshade to embellish a boho-styled interior. These light covers have been designed to let a subtle amount of light through the gaps in the weave, gently illuminating both the room and the seagrass itself.

Adding a touch of natural class to your lighting set-up is one of the simplest ways of introducing bohemia into the home. If you’re hesitant about drastic change, these lampshades are a great place to start your boho-décor overhaul – start small and then expand later.

8. Rattan Cactus

Houseplants add refreshing, exotic tones to any home, but the trouble with real plants is that they require a lot of babysitting! Pandering to your plants might be a pleasure for some green-fingered individuals, but not everyone has the time nor patience to water and feed their shrubs.

Enter the Rattan Cactus. A natural alternative to houseplants, these hand-crafted sculptures are fun, funky and require no maintenance.

Available in small, medium and large, these faux plant decorations are made from natural rattan and are the perfect accessory for a bohemian infused theme. All the style, minus the fuss!

9. Genoa Planter

If, on the other hand, real houseplants are more your cup of tea, there’s always room for some extra boho influence here too!

Our rattan Genoa Planter is perfect for jazzing up your plant life in true WSG style – the addition of a discreet waterproof liner ensures that your lush, green friends are treated to the perfect upgrade in terms of both style and practicality. 

Perfect for larger sized plants, don’t settle for planters that fail to inspire, engage your boho ego and branch out for a quality holder that’s proud to do the job.

10. Tiki Bar Trolley

We’ll finish with a bang.

If you’re planning a summer party that’s not afraid to boast serious bohemian vibes, our Tiki Bar Trolley is your only option this year.

In homage to the Polynesian-style drinks trolleys that were synonymous with the 1930s- and 40s-party scene, we’re combining a retro rattan revival with some serious boho spirit with this cheeky little number.

Just the size for lining up your favourite tipples, the gin and rum revolutions will live long into the night this summer with our exotic themed cocktail server on wheels.

These top ten boho-themed products are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s plenty more to choose from in our dedicated rattan section, as well as a vast selection of decorations and accessories on our Other Stuff page that covers all bases.

Have fun introducing these new items into your space. Achieving a mesmerising bohemian/rattan living area requires some enthusiastic research, but the results speak for themselves.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our little rattan themed blog this week – with summer not too far away, now’s the perfect time to get planning a refresh.

Take care Saints, and we’ll see you next week.

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