Rattan comes from vine-like plants native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia. Many people are not aware that rattan plants are members of the large palm family, and are widely used for furniture and basket making. Rattan rocking chairs are just as sturdy and durable as their wooden counterparts.

Due to the fact that rattan clings to tree trunks, using rattan in place of wood is actually an environmentally sound move. So start your search for a rattan rocking chair at HomeGardenAndPatio.com – as they produce nearly a dozen different design styles to choose from. All the chairs come with a seat cushion and your optional choice of cushion fabric. Whether you are looking for a straight-backed wicker rocker or an armchair shaped rattan rocker, HomeGardenAndPatio.com is likely to offer a design that will suit your tastes.

Rattan rockers from OfficeAndHome.net appear more like traditional rocking chairs than those from other distributors. With the exception of the rocker base and the top panel of the backrest, the entire chair is made of rattan. The frame is made of thick rattan wood bent into shape before drying, while the backrest is made from rattan wicker. Its seat cushion can be customized with over 70 different fabric types and design motifs. Thus, the whole chair is given a rich, golden, pecan glaze finish.

One site that must not be missed is RockingChairs.com. While they have several noteworthy rattan rockers on their catalogue, the item to look out for is the True Kennedy Rocking Chair. Modeled after the rocking chair that President John F. Kennedy used in the oval office, this perfect replica has frames made from solid oak while the seat and backrest are made from hand woven Malaysian rattan.

However, if a replica of an historical piece of furniture is not what you are looking for, how about getting something that will become a priceless historical piece? BrasswoodDesigners.com has an absolutely stunning rattan chair listed their inventory. With no flat surface or straight lines, this sexy rattan rocking chair curves sensuously, projecting a curvy and striking effect!