Every patio needs a set of good furniture that is comfortable, durable and makes the exterior décor pleasing to look at. There are various options to achieve this effect and most involve using a set of furniture that fulfills all this criteria. Patio wicker furniture is one of these options and it is a very popular choice when it comes to homeowners choosing their patio furnishing.

 

First of all, what is wicker and why would it be used in patio furniture? Wicker is a strong weave that can be created using any pliable wood, resin, straw, rattan or bamboo. Real wicker is one of the first natural materials ever to be used in furniture. The first such pieces of furniture have been discovered to be from 3000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. These wickers traveled all over the ancient word and once they have been introduced in Rome, they became extremely popular. By the 17th Century, furniture made of wicker has been introduced in Europe, and it has been brought to America around 1850. The first pieces of furniture were weaved by hand and later on it has been all automated. Eventually its popularity has declined, only to resurface around 1960-70 again and still going strong nowadays. Wicker is one of the most used types of outdoor furniture ever since.

 

Nowadays wicker furniture is made of UV resistant synthetic resin woven around a strong aluminium frame, which makes it extremely durable all year around. This furniture needs to cope with a lot from the various weather conditions, such as strong winds, rain and sunrays, right to pets and children mishandling it, so the synthetic resin has become the prime material in creating this type of patio furniture.

 

It can be safely left outdoors where it won’t chip, fade or. No matter where it is placed, on your porch, or in the backyard, this wicker patio furniture will last for a long time. No wonder it is also called ‘all-weather-wicker’.

 

The wicker patio furniture is lightweight, which means it can be easily moved from one place to another if your patio needs a short face-lift, making the furniture extremely portable. And speaking of face-lift, the wicker furniture is classic and has a timeless, yet modern elegance look to it. Nowadays you can find a wide variety of such furniture types, including love-seats and sofas, Chaise Lounges, dining tables and deep seating sets, which make your patio or backyard look nothing like the typical patio furniture one usually associates with these outdoor places.

 

Besides its durability and elegance, wicker patio furniture is also known to be a cost-effective furniture in the long run, as it needs less maintenance than other furniture types. Most of the time it is enough to wipe it down with a damp cloth and dust it a bit to bring back its usual shine and it can be left out throughout the whole year. Before a major bad weather approaching, any cushions that are placed on the furniture can be brought in, however the furniture itself can safely stay outside; it will withstand the storm with flying colors. 

 

If the wicker furniture has become discolored after a few years, it is very easy to restore it by applying a coat of paint. This will easily bring back its original vibrant look for several more years to come.

 

All in all resin wicker furniture is extremely comfortable, very easy to maintain and care for, durable and truly beautiful, which makes it a prime choice for your home and your patio furniture.