🏛️ Architecture & Design Jul 2, 2026 · Eric Mutrie

Wicker Shock: How Rattan Became Milan’s Hottest Material Trend

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Wicker Shock: How Rattan Became Milan’s Hottest Material Trend
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Wood, steel, leather. These are the materials we expect to see when we head to Milan each spring to take in the industry’s novelties. But 2026 had a major surprise in store. Woven wicker, traditionally the domain of coastal grandmother retreats, has recaptured the attention of many major Italian manufacturers. And while rattan statement chairs were having a major moment at both Salone del Mobile and the city’s showrooms, designers were also paying tribute to weaving construction tech

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