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Rattan furniture is made from roughly 600 species of palms native to tropical climates such as Africa, Asia and Australasia. Rattans differ from other palms as they have solid slender stems with long internodes between the leaves. Harvesting rattan cane is a simple process using basic tools and is selected by many landowners as a profitable crop due to its quick growing cycles and ease of harvesting and transportation. |
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About Rattan Patio Furniture
Rattan is cut into sections and can be used similar to wood. This wood easily accepts paints and stains and can be worked in many styles. The inner core of rattan can be separated and worked into wicker, which is weaved and used in the construction of wicker patio furniture.
Most rattan patio furniture sets have a distinct style that includes solid rattan framing with wicker accents throughout the furniture. The combination of these two elements is why many people interchange wicker and rattan when describing furniture pieces. This wood is very strong but is also easily worked and shaped into curves, arches and decorative pieces. You will be able to find rattan patio furniture in a number of colour finishes with the most popular being mahogany, pecan and walnut.
While wicker and rattan patio furniture is quite durable, they are not very comfortable without decorative padding, especially during long sittings. Designers have been combining the natural beauty of the wood with very stylish fabrics to create stunning pieces of patio furniture.
Popular pieces of rattan furniture include full dining sets, outdoor rocker lounges as well as coffee and end tables. Tables are generally topped with glass to not only give a smooth service to place items on but also to accentuate the natural beauty of the rattan and wicker.
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