The term ‘rattan’ covers hundreds of different species of palms — these are not trees but plants similar to vines — they also look a lot like bamboo but are not hollow.
Most of the world’s rattan can be found in Indonesia.
When it comes to the jungles and forests of Indonesia, rattan provides an environmentally friendly (here I go again) alternative to solid wood furniture — it’s a fast-growing, profitable crop that can be used in place of trees.
Rattan is suitable for furniture because it is lightweight, durable, and quite flexible. Like wood, it can be stained or painted.
I used to think rattan and wicker, by the way, were the same thing: they’re not.
Rattan, as mentioned above, is a plant. Wicker, on the other hand is more of a process — wicker is any fiber (including the core of rattan), wet, bent and woven into a useful object.
Enough with the lesson, you’ll find the whole range online at:
Please note, prices (which you can see after logging in) do not include cushions, pillows, mattresses or glass tops — we decided to not complicate the pricing but also, we know, everyone has different needs when it comes to those finishing touches… thickness of glass, safety glass vs. plate… thick cushions vs. thin cushions and so on. If you need to order the cushions and glass from us, please just advise your needs and we’ll get that done for you.
And, if you like rattan, you may also be interested in these related categories:
- Carved Containers with Rattan
- Javanese Wood Trays & Coasters
- Lampshades
- Rattan Baskets
- Rattan Models
Enjoy,
Sean
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