Shaped Oddity Rectangle

Designed by Bill Parry. The Shaped Oddity Rectangle Chair does not ask to be noticed. It simply is.

A study in geometric restraint, it draws from the visual language of West African throne seating, Japanese Mingei craft philosophy, and the clean architectural tension of mid-century European design — filtered through Bill Parry's singular eye. The rectangular backrest is not a backrest. It is a frame. A deliberate void held in place by hands that have spent years learning how rattan wants to move.

Natural honey-toned wicker. Powder-coated iron. Two materials that have nothing in common except the discipline required to work with them. This is not accent furniture. It is collected furniture.

Why You'll Love It

• Handwoven natural rattan with a warm honey-toned finish
• Powder-coated iron frame — sturdy, refined, built to last
• Sculptural rectangular backrest as architectural focal point
• Comfortable woven rattan seat with considered proportions
• No two chairs are identical — each is its own object

Perfect For

Living rooms, reading corners, and design-forward spaces that call for a single, deliberate statement piece.

Specifications

• Seat Height: 45 cm / 17.7 in
• Overall Height: 95 cm / 37.4 in
• Seat Width: 50 cm / 19.7 in
• Seat Depth: 45 cm / 17.7 in
• Weight Capacity: 120 kg / 265 lb
• Materials: Natural rattan, powder-coated iron
• Finish: Natural honey tone, black frame

The Making

Handwoven by master craftspeople in the Philippines using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Each chair takes considerable time to complete — a process that cannot be rushed.

Rattanology is a UK design studio based in Oxford, partnering with master craftspeople around the world to create premium rattan lighting and furniture with intention and integrity.