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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