Rattan has surpassed its status as mere outdoor or vintage furniture. By 2025, this natural material from Indonesia is predicted to go even further, becoming a core material that integrates sustainability with high-end design.
Here are four major rattan furniture trends that will dominate the interior and exterior design scene in 2025:
1. Rattan as an Element of Japandi and Wabi-Sabi
In 2025, aesthetics that prioritize simplicity, tranquility, and appreciation of imperfection (Wabi-Sabi) will reach their peak. Rattan is perfectly suited to this style.
Minimalist shapes will become a trend, shifting away from overly complex weaves towards cleaner, more geometric, and minimalist rattan shapes. Natural colors and unfinished finishes will be the focus, highlighting the original texture and natural imperfections of the material.
2. Rotational Rattan and Curved Silhouettes
The “Rotational Rattan” trend is about using rattan in repeating, rotating patterns, creating optical illusions and dynamic textures. Curved Silhouettes in 2025 rattan furniture will feature many curved and soft lines, such as horseshoe-shaped chair backs, circular rattan sofas, and round coffee tables. This creates a welcoming and inviting feel.
3. High-Contrast Material Combinations
Rattan will no longer stand alone. The trend for 2025 is to combine it with other materials to create strong visual contrasts and highlight rattan’s value as a high-end material. Rattan and Matte Metal is a combination of natural rattan with a matte black or dark bronze steel or aluminum frame. Leather and Velvet Accents on thick cognac leather or dark velvet cushions on rattan chairs will elevate the status of the furniture from casual to luxurious.
4. Priority on High-Tech Synthetic Rattan (PE Rattan)
For the outdoor market, the main trend is investing in uncompromising durability. Maximum UV Resistance: Global clients will demand higher anti-UV certification and longer color fastness guarantees for synthetic rattan. Lighter Aluminum Frames: To suit the mobility of modern lifestyles, synthetic rattan will increasingly be paired with super-lightweight, rust-resistant powder-coated aluminum frames.