Outdoor Wicker Furniture

Outdoor wicker furniture has a natural, handcrafted look that is always elegant and distinctive. It emits an Old World charm that adds character to any casual, tropical, or garden décor.

Natural Wicker

Natural outdoor wicker furniture should be protected from harsh weather, and is most often used within sheltered settings such as covered porches and patios, sunrooms and indoors. Rattan and wicker furniture is usually not used in unprotected outdoor settings except temporarily, on special occasions, or if the furniture is brought into a protected area whenever it rains.

Never allow natural wicker to be exposed to rain. All-weather wicker is different. 

When protected from the elements, natural wicker is durable as well as being very attractive. Many decorators favor natural wicker because it lends itself well to a wide range of decorative fabrics and colors. Various finishes are used that can be customized to suit any garden decor.

Wicker is always hand-woven from either thin rattan reeds or other plant materials. In natural wicker furniture, rattan is used in the frame.

All-Weather Wicker

Unlike natural wicker, all-weather wicker is made from a wide range of synthetic materials. These can include synthetic strands twisted around wire, vinyl, fiberglass, or other non-organic materials. At times a true natural wicker will be used but will have a plastic coating. Often, aluminum is used in the frame.

All-weather outdoor wicker furniture is well-suited to patio use and can be exposed to the elements. As long as it is washed every one or two weeks with warm sudsy water, rinsed with clear water, and carefully dried, all-weather wicker will last for many long years in an outdoor setting.

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