Wicker and Weave Garden Furniture Sets

Wicker, which takes its name from the Scandinavian word meaning "to bend" originally used natural fibres to create woven furniture and other woven wicker items. It is relatively inexpensive, easy to grow, and has a natural look that lends itself perfectly to use in the manufacture of garden, patio, and conservatory furniture.

Modern wicker furniture, which is often also called weave furniture, tends to be made from a synthetic wicker material, which is stronger and offers even better weatherproof properties. Many well known manufacturers create beautiful looking and long lasting pieces of garden furniture. You can find tables and chairs, loungers, and unique items from the likes of Kettler and Amalfi.

At GardenFurnitureWorld, we have a large selection of garden furniture made from different popular materials including wicker. What's more, if you buy your wicker garden furniture from us today, you can enjoy free delivery on all orders over �50. Buy from our secure online store or call in and visit us at Dawson's Department Store in Clitheroe, where you will find out entire collection of homeware items including garden furniture and barbecues.

What Is Natural Wicker Furniture?

Wicker is not an actual material, but refers to the weaving technique that is used to create furniture out of materials including bamboo, reed, willow, and rattan. It can also be used to create similar looking furniture from synthetic fibres.

Generally, the weave is applied over a frame made from stronger material. In garden furniture, it is common for the fibres to be added to an aluminium frame. One of the benefits of wicker furniture is that it is lightweight, and aluminium offers a strong base while retaining the same lightweight properties. It is also weatherproof and robust, which means that the items of furniture will retain their proper shape and are less likely to be buckle, warp, snap, or otherwise become disfigured and damaged.

The Benefits of Synthetic Wicker

Traditional wicker furniture was made with materials like bamboo or reed. These materials have natural weatherproof properties, and the weaving creates a strong bond between the separate fibres. However, extended use or prolonged exposure to weather conditions like rain or even sun, means that natural fibres can become worn and damaged. To counteract this problem, manufacturers have turned to synthetic materials, also known as resin wicker. Resin wicker is commonly found in modern garden furniture and patio furniture.

Resin wicker is stronger and more durable than natural materials. It has a longer lifespan, which means that your weave furniture will last longer than natural wicker furniture would. It is also more resilient to weather conditions, so there's less need to bring your patio furniture inside during winter months or at the end of the day. Resin wicker has been manufactured so that it offers these properties while requiring very little maintenance; usually, you will only need to give the furniture a quick wipe down in order to keep it looking great and to help prolong its life.

Although it is possible to still buy natural weave and rattan furniture, most garden furniture and patio furniture sets use synthetic weave. Do make sure that the weave you buy is good quality, as well as offering the look and style that you want for your furniture.

Synthetic materials are less expensive than their natural counterparts. You can buy entire sets of synthetic wicker furniture for the same price as a single natural weave chair, and because it will last longer and requires less maintenance, the ongoing cost of owning synthetic materials is also cheaper.

Buying Weave Outdoor Garden Furniture

When buying weave outdoor garden furniture, you first need to ensure the quality of the synthetic weave that is used. Not all synthetic fibres are created equally. One way to ensure good quality is to use a reputable and well-known brand. At GardenFurnitureWorld we publish genuine reviews of products left by customers, so you can also use these to judge the quality of the products and materials that you buy.

Looks are also important. Natural weave furniture tended to come in natural colours, while modern weave outdoor furniture can be painted or treated so there are designs that are ideal to combine with any outdoor furniture or even conservatory d�cor.

Hartman Appleton Wicker Furniture

The Hartman Appleton wicker furniture collection is an evolution of the company's well received Madison range. They have enhanced the curves of the arms and legs in order to give the pieces a more natural garden look. Collections are well priced despite being very well built and attractive.

They are made from a fully weatherproof synthetic weave that will withstand the cold, resist UV rays, and can be left out in the rain without becoming badly damaged or broken. Choose from sets including the bistro set, 4, 6, 8, or even 10 seater dining sets. You can also buy individual items, which means that you can add extra seating or incorporate additional seat styles and types.

Kettler Rattan Furniture

Kettler is another well respected manufacturer of garden furniture that offers an extensive range of weave outdoor garden furniture. Colours include whitewash and natural beige, and you can buy dining and armchairs as well as recliners that come complete with a foot stool and season proof cushions. If you are looking for a large garden furniture set, then the Palma Mini Corner Sofa Rattan set is ideal.

It includes a corner sofa that can easily seat 4 or 5 people and also includes 2 foot stool style seats that can extend the number of people or can be used for extra comfort around the table. The furniture is designed to withstand the elements, so you don't have to worry about the logistics of moving a corner sofa in and out of the garden every year.

Alexander Rose Weave Garden Furniture

If you want high quality, affordable, convenient, lightweight wicker furniture, then the Alexander Rose weave garden furniture bespoke lounge set in a bag meets all of these criteria and more. The set includes a small glass topped table, a 2-seater sofa, and 2 individual chairs. The set is lightweight and has a simple design with a relatively small frame, despite being strong and sturdy. Alternatively, Alexander Rose has a large selection of modular weave furniture that can be used to create the garden furniture layout that best suits your requirements, your space, and it remains high quality furniture that will last for years and does not need to be brought in whenever the weather gets cold or wet.

Buy Wicker Garden Furniture From GardenFurnitureWorld

Natural wicker has been a popular furniture material for decades, but it has become increasingly common to find patio and garden furniture that is made from synthetic materials. They still utilise the same weaving technique, and they are sold as being synthetic weave or synthetic wicker furniture. Furniture items include tables and chairs, and the wicker is often combined with aluminium frames and glass tops for tables.

Major manufacturers including Alexander Rose, Kettler, and Hartman make attractive pieces of wicker furniture, and at GardenFurnitureWorld we stock a large selection of items from these and other major manufacturers.

Browse our website, where you will find an extensive collection of garden furniture items. We sell individual pieces as well as full furniture sets. As well as wicker outdoor furniture, we also have pieces made from teak, hardwood, aluminium, plastic, and other materials. Buy using our secure site and we will ensure that any items you do purchase arrive in the condition that they leave, and if your order is more than �50 we will include free delivery to your UK address to.

You can also call in to Dawson's Department Store in Clitheroe where you will find a full range of all homeware items, including garden furniture and barbecues for outdoors, kitchenware and linen for indoors.