Wicker chair

The first attempts to produce wicker furniture were made by the ancient Romans. They made interesting openwork chests, which in strength were not inferior to wooden ones. Later, the British were interested in the amazing properties of rattan - a liana, which has strength and elasticity. Since then, in the colonial mills began to use wicker sofas, chairs and rocking chairs.

Today wicker furniture is again becoming fashionable. Perhaps this is due to the fact that people are tired of artificial materials and all sorts of synthetic substitutes. Today, products made of natural ecological materials are considered a sign of prosperity and good taste, so secured people try to supplement their interior with at least one or two wooden things. In view of this, the demand for wicker chairs from vines and rattan has increased. Let's try to understand the properties of these products and the existing model range.

Properties of wicker furniture

Rattan chairs perfectly fit into the colonial and classic interior, but with the skillful selection of them you can revitalize the room, filled with synthetic materials. In this case, the emphasis will be on the contrast of textures.

Wicker furniture is well suited to create a comfortable environment and a romantic mood in the house. The shades of cherries and dark chocolate look good. Add to the rough-built rustic furniture can be a cloth in a neutral range, close to the natural color. Very often you can find a wicker chair with a pillow decorated with an unobtrusive floral or geometric print. You can also combine pillows of green, brown and beige .

Types of armchairs

All chairs can be conditionally divided according to the form and type of material used. Here is an approximate classification:

1. Wicker round armchair . This model was invented in the 1950s, but the peak of its popularity came in the 70s of the 20th century. The chair was named Papasan in honor of the place where it was created. The unique Papasan design allows you to relax, it is pleasant to relax. In the complete set to an armchair there is a soft pillow which does pastime in it as much as possible comfortable.
2. Wicker pendant chair-egg . His prototype Egg chair was designed by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for the Royal Hotel. At first, fiberglass-reinforced plastic acted as the basis, but eventually the masters were able to make it from an elastic vine. The new model turned out to be easier, so it was decided to "rid" of the legs and hang it to the ceiling. It turned out quite interesting and unusual.
3. Wicker chair-hammock . It is performed according to the same technology as the Egg chair, only a strong thread is taken as a basis. For hanging, one point (for example, a branch or a beam) is taken, to which the cords coming from the chair are tied. The result is an original design, on which it is comfortable to sit and even to lie down.
4. Children's wicker chair . If you want to supplement the children's room with eco-friendly and natural furniture, then you can safely use wicker chairs and armchairs. They are quite comfortable and that the most important thing is safe for the child.

When choosing a chair, it is important to consider the type of room in which it will be located. If this is a house or an apartment, you can safely buy models from natural materials (vine, vine, straw). The microclimate of the dwelling does not affect them in any way, and their service life will be estimated in tens of years. If such chairs are put on the street, then there is a high probability that they will burn out in the sun or rot when exposed to precipitation. Therefore, to give is better to choose wicker chairs made of artificial rattan.