Post #301300 by Sneakytiki on Mon, Apr 23, 2007 4:11 PM

I believe 7 band rattan on the ends of a Frankl square Pretzel rattan is rarer than the 6 band and probably a value adding feature. Most people want the 6 band as there are 5 band sets out there etc...
I heard an expert say that the more bands in the stacked base the older a piece probably is, something like 10 bands = 30's, 9 bands 40's, and 8 bands 50's. The best way to take care of your rattan is with Murphys oil soap for cleaning and linseed oil for oiling. Sounds like you've a good idea of the value and the pieces are being finished so other than clean, oil, wax., what do you need to know:

Although midcentury designers such as nelson and eames are given credit for modular furniture design, the Frankl rattan designs were the first modular , flexible arrangement furniture manufactured.

Bark cloth looks great on rattan, especially with solid sides on cushions and piping on edges.

Rattan is not bamboo.

Frankl is the designer but many companies made Frankl designs.

Any more specific questions?