Rattan Furniture

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What is rattan?

Rattan is a timber vine which unlike bamboo is not hollow. This is a solid piece of timber which is cut into strips and steamed to make it more pliable. Rattan is the material used to make wicker furniture. Woven rattan is what makes wicker furniture so special and unique.

Rattan furniture

Although the most common use for rattan or wicker furniture is outdoor use, as patio or porch furniture, almost any type of furniture can be made out of rattan. Dining tables, dining chairs, living room seating furniture, stylish couches, corner tables, coffee tables, magazine baskets, headboards, storage baskets, clothes hampers, produce baskets, swings and lamps are some of the many things that you can make out of rattan.

The best thing about rattan furniture is that it will look great in any type of home, you can achieve from a comfortable to elegant look with furniture made out of rattan. Rattan sets are quite inexpensive; you can get some really nice ones for around $300. However, if you are looking for innovative and stylish designs, they can set you back well over $1000.

Rattan baskets

These are baskets made out of rattan meant for storage. The versatility of rattan make it easy for you to store just about anything in them. From kitchen utensils to fresh produce to dirty laundry, you can store anything you want in one of these baskets. They come in many sizes that are convenient and even comes as ones stacked one over the other for storage. You can even custom install them in your closets and other storage areas to make storage easier and more convenient. You can get baskets at prices starting at around $20 to sets that are priced at well over $150.

Rattan floor lamps

Floor lamps can be made completely out of rattan where the entire lamp, including its shade and stand are made out of rattan. However, the most common ones are the ones that have the shades made out of rattan. Rattan shades come in traditional and modern designs that look unusual yet sophisticated. You can get some cool looking lampshades for less than $50, while a floor lamp will cost you around $150.

The beauty of rattan furniture lies in its natural raw materials. Handcrafted rattan is truly a work of art that can make your home look both Eco friendly and elegant.

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