One of my absolute favorite materials for both its timeless style and organic quality is woven rattan. I just read a Katie Considers blog post introducing me to the meticulous hand-crafted chairs, daybeds, tables, lamps and accessories from the Atelier Vime furniture company in France. "Vime - originates from the latin word vinen, inis, soaked, flexible wood, wicker..." scope all the details at Ateliervime.com
Atelier Vime has been "wicker working" for 150 years in the village of Vallabrégues, Provence overlooking the Rhone River and is rightly famous for its enduring industry of arts and crafts. Exquisite vintage and contemporary furniture is available in wicker, cord and rattan. These refined designs are versatile enough to fit into any setting be it in the country, by the ocean or in the city. For a quintessentially French uncluttered look rattan's perfect companion is wrought iron.
Suzani patterned bedcover adds relaxed sophistication to the room along with the understated simplicity of the rattan mirror and rope woven armchair
XXL rattan marquetry table fits seamlessly with the Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet 1940s armchair and leather club chair
Rattan "eye" placemats sit atop a vintage suzani tablecloth
"The Eye" rattan placemats
Classic blue & white jars offset the beautifully woven rattan stools
"Aramis" suspension shade is one of my favorite pieces
Rattan wood & leather "scales" screen
Loving these gorgeous herringbone floors and that Suzani pops up again for a dash of color
It's as much about the beautifully tiled floor as it is about the custom crib that looks like an art installation in this setting
Love.This.Room.!! A dining room in Paris where the Saarinen table takes center stage - the rope woven dining chairs set a new dynamic for a table that's been seen in countless iterations
"Gabriel" suspension light fixture complements the polished surfaces of the Saarinen table and Betoia dining chairs
If visiting the south of france is not on your immediate horizon and rattan, cane and woven furniture is your thing too, closer to home is Serena & Lily which has an awesome selection at very attainable prices!
