When Mr Chen first opened his rattan shop, he used to sell all of his pieces hand-made. His clients came from Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. Each month, he sold four or five shipping containers of furniture. However, his business began to slow down when people moved into public housing estates and large pieces could no longer be shipped to their new homes. His shop is no longer open, but he continues to create beautiful pieces by hand.

In addition to a rattan shop, you can also purchase rattan furniture from Ikea and Target. Once, the only way to find rattan was at garage sales and Craigslist. Now, the internet makes a wide selection of rugs, tables, and chairs. In addition to being able to find items for your home, you can also buy rattan mugs, mats, and more.