Woodland Rattan Arm Chair by Designer Wicker from Tribor

Shown here in a red, turquoise and gold medallion print, the chair proves how well a dark frame handles color. The poles stay quiet, so the fabric does the talking.

Scroll through the gallery and you'll see the same chair in cream, in slate blue and in a blue starfish print.

From behind, two rattan poles cross in a big X inside a square frame, with a short rail and two small uprights below it. That finished back means you can float this indoor rattan armchair in the middle of a room, facing a sofa or a fireplace.

The back posts rise just above the top rail and end in rounded caps, a small detail that keeps the outline crisp.

Without its cushions you can see how the chair is put together. Each arm starts at the top of a back post and curves down to the front leg in a single sweep, and diagonal braces tie the legs to the stretchers below the seat.

It's an all natural rattan armchair made of poles, with no woven panels on the back or sides, which is what gives Woodland its open, uncluttered look. If you've been comparing woven rattan armchair styles and want something simpler, this is the clean-lined alternative.

Designer Wicker shows the chair in a city loft with slate blue cushions, paired with the Woodland Ottoman in the same fabric. They match easily, since the ottoman shares the chair's dark poles and diagonal braces.

For a full seating group, add the Woodland Sofa, or browse more pieces from the Designer Wicker collection.