Have you ever noticed these fine rattan tables and chairs looking as if they came straight out of grandma’s attic? They belong to a distinctive style that has been held in place throughout history and to this day is favored by many top designers because of its enduring character and eclectic features.
Wicker weaving is usually done with real plant material, such as rattan, willow, straw, reed or bamboo, but nowadays manufacturers also use plastic fibers. Wicker furniture has been popular for centuries and handed down from generation to generation. Because it is so versatile it can be used anywhere in a home. It is an elegant outdoor furniture style that can make any patio look fabulous. Coffee tables, dressing screens, buffet or china cabinets and lots of other furniture pieces will bring elegance to any décor indoors and some sets are so fashionable they look great regardless if placed near a pool or around a fire place. Avery Labels - Shoplet.com stocks more than 1800 different Avery office supplies.
Wicker techniques are also used for every-day items like wine bottle holders, mirrors, retro hampers, umbrella stands, serving trays, serviette holders, lamp shades, pick-nick or any other kind of basket. Filled with all kinds of goodies, baskets are a very popular gift item. Once the included gift items like cookies, toiletries or writing supplies have been used the actual basket can still serve for storage, as a planter or waste basket. Our little house friends may also feel pampered with a rattan pooch bed or a combination scratching post/sleeping mat and did you know that with a simple handle swap from plain chrome to rattan door knobs and pulls, you will wake up any piece of furniture? The surprises wicker has to offer never end.
If not displaying their natural beauty, wicker items can come in any color. You can easily find an antique Chinese woven trunk in Burgundy, red or dark brown. Rattan book cases can be found in white and a skillfully handcrafted loveseat can come in a pecan or walnut finish. Cover it with flowery pillows and it is a great compliment to any living room, sun room, den, family room or enclosed patio. So, looking for new furniture yet? |
