Resin Wicker Furniture is Made to Last
If you just love wicker furniture and want to add some to your outdoor living area the following information is very important to know before you buy. Wicker is actually the process of weaving different materials such as vines, grass and other things into finished products like chairs, tables and benches and not a type of furniture, like many of us think.
Most of the wicker furniture we are familiar with and see at stores such as Pier 1 Imports is made of willow, rattan, bamboo or other natural materials. These materials make really beautiful indoor furniture but should not be used in making outdoor furniture. These types of natural materials will fade, crack and warp when exposed to direct sun and rain. This is why it is important to buy furniture made of resin if you are going to use it outdoors.
Resin is a synthetic material made from viscous liquids that eventually harden and can be used to make a wide range of products including wicker furniture that can be used outdoors. Resin is a great material because it is very durable, it resists fading, can stand up well to heat and frost and can be dyed a number of different colors. This means that you have a rainbow of colors such as tans, greens, yellows and blues to choose from to create the perfect look for your backyard.
According to randomhistory.com, this type of furniture has been around for thousands of years and can be dated back to the Egyptians in 3000 B.C. They used reed and swamp grasses to create boxes, baskets and chairs. Later these items were brought to Rome where they became very popular. When this furniture design made it all the way to Southeast Asia, they discovered that using rattan would build stronger more durable furniture. The original wicker pieces were brought to America by the Mayflower and built up in popularity. By the early 1900’s it lost its popularity but came back once an automated way to make the furniture came into existence and also the use of synthetic materials, which in addition brought down the prices.
Much of the quality wicker furniture we see today is built with powder coated aluminum frames which ensures the durability of the product. You will also be amazed at the selection of designs that you can find from ultra modern to the classic Victorian. This type of furniture is really a beautiful choice for furnishing outdoor spaces, such as patios, porches and gazebos, just make sure that you choose resin wicker furniture from places such as PatioShoppers.com and patioguys.com.
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