Hanging Rattan Chairs

Jessica Zernike

Outdoor

Looking for a way to add some neutral, natural tropical flair to your home - indoors or out? Rattan is a great way to do so. As a vine that's cut from jungles in the forest, it can give off a bohemian vibe innately. When you opt for furniture in rattan, such as hanging rattan chairs, you'll get an art piece that doubles with fashionable function.

Rattan can be bent or curved easily, which makes making interesting shapes for furniture easy. It naturally has a light golden color - which looks good with many differing aesthetics, from nautical all the way to boho.

Because rattan is a tropical fiber, it actually can be outside: It handles extreme temperatures well, and is naturally resistant to insects. If you put hanging rattan chairs outside, you'll have an easy place to swing free of bites - we definitely like the sound of that!

Caring for rattan is easy, but it does require commitment. If you see any stains on your rattan furniture pieces, you'll need to wipe them with a cloth and detergent very quickly. Rubbing your rattan pieces with linseed oil can also help season the wood, so it doesn't crack or split.

Feel like bringing your rattan chair inside? Put rubber stops underneath the legs; it'll help the ends stop from splitting, which will help your chair or other piece of furniture last a lot longer. Ultimately, whether you use them indoors or out, rattan furniture offers you a way to bring the tropics wherever you are!

Pro tip: If you're purchasing a hanging chair, make sure that you have an installation plan before you click 'add to cart'. A ceiling beam or joist is your best bet for security and safety!

Here are a few great pieces for inspiration…

Volstar Wicker Rattan Hanging Double Swing Egg Chair, Hammock Chair-Dark Gery

The nice thing about this piece is that it’s open, airy, and roomy; two people might swing in this chair. The plush upholstery is made of outdoor fabric, so, not only will it stay soft and fresh outdoors - if you spill something on it, it’s easy to clean.

Kinwell Wicker Rattan Hanging Double Swing Egg Chair,hammock Chair, Aluminum Frame And Uv Resistant Cushion Dust Blue

Loungers, rejoice! The shape of this hanging chair encourages relaxed sitting positions, but this chair offers more than that: It’s sustainably-sourced, it dries quickly after outdoor exposure, and you can hang it from a beam or simply use the enclosed stand.

This lightweight, minimal rattan chair feels like it brings the beach to you, no matter where you are. It’s more contemporary than boho, allowing you to hint at various styles with one piece. It comes with one small seat cushion, but the idea is mostly to enjoy the open weave of the back.

This white-cast rattan swing chair has pillowy armrests, a smooth finish so you don’t have to worry about splinters, and can hold up to 450 lbs. Conveniently, this chair can fold away to a compact shape for use when you need to put it in storage.

With an intricate weave, this chair feels sturdy yet it’s also comfortable, with easy curves to help you relax when you cozy inside it. The mounting hardware and materials required are not included with this chair, which can be hung from any stable beam.

Kouboo Grid Rattan, White Hanging Swing Chair

This white rattan chair comes with six meters - or almost twenty feet - of hemp rope, making it easy to hang upon receipt without having to dash out to the store for supplies. This chair shouldn’t be kept outside, but will make an organic, boho addition to your living or dining area.

Modway EEI-2657-BLK-MOC-SET Abate Wicker Rattan Outdoor Patio with Hanging Steel Chain, Swing Chair Without Stand, Mocha

With a strikingly different weave from the open feel of many rattan chairs, this hanging number is sturdy and powder-coated - which means that you don’t have to worry about weight restrictions, and it will do well outside. The triangular shape and woven texture are modern, and it comes with a 70” steel chain.