Rattan chairs and rattan armchairs are something special. Visually, they look light, and they really are. Rattan furniture is lightweight because rattan has a low density and therefore weighs little. This is, of course, ideal for furniture, as it can be easily moved and repositioned effortlessly.
Despite their low density, rattan furniture is stable and durable; rattan is quite comparable to wood in terms of stability.
Each rattan chair is unique, due to the natural material and handmade production. Rattan chairs and rattan armchairs fit perfectly with a Mediterranean or colonial interior style and also in smaller rooms, without appearing overwhelming.
Rattan chairs can be used in the dining room in combination with a live-edge dining table or in the living area as a cozy seating corner together with a smaller bistro table.
The chairs can also be used on the terrace, but rain protection should be considered here. The wicker chairs do not like heavy moisture, so it is best to place them on a covered terrace or balcony, or cover them with a tarpaulin when used in the garden in the rain.
The wicker chairs and armchairs are available in various designs, such as armchairs, slightly curved shell chairs, or in retro design with angled armrests. The frame of the chairs can be made of metal or rattan core, i.e., the thicker stalks of the original rattan palm.
Thanks to the air-permeable rattan weave, you won't easily sweat even in hot temperatures, and clothing dries faster than on closed chair surfaces.
How to care for rattan furniture and rattan chairs?
For normal care of rattan furniture, you should occasionally moisten the material with a water spray or wipe it with a damp cloth. This maintains the natural flexibility of the material and removes dust at the same time. However, rattan should not be soaked, as the material can then become brittle. At certain intervals – about once a year – it is recommended to rub the rattan chairs with a special rattan oil or saddle soap.
Due to the special requirements of rattan, the furniture should not be left outdoors unprotected or must be protected from rain.
For more information about rattan, its biology, origin, and processing into rattan core or rattan weave, please simply refer to our lexicon entry Rattan .
