 Dreams
of summer - swinging lazily in a white wicker swing on the front
porch...taking a break from yard work and sipping iced tea while
rocking in a cushioned wicker rocking chair. Wicker is
timeless; it is traditional or modern depending on your
needs.
From bassinets to loveseats, storage baskets
and trunks to dog crates, wicker is always in style. The
addition of resin wicker now provides outdoor wicker furniture
impervious to the elements; indoor chairs and couches are light
weight yet surprisingly strong.
 Sturdy, stylish,
yet inexpensive, this classic product may be made of natural
colored uncoated weave or painted with the traditional white gloss
enamel. In recent years, wicker products have been introduced
in new finishes. colors and patterns - leading to a resurgence
in the popularity of this versatile material.
For the shabby chic and country styles of home
decor, buying old wicker is the new thing to do. Scouring
auctions, flea markets and thrift shops, it's possible to find
sturdy old wicker furniture with minimal damage - an indication of
the strength of these hand woven products.
Originally used as porch seating and tables,
this popular product moved into sunrooms and solariums and now may
be found in use in any room of a comfortable home. Both
natural and painted wicker furniture is used indoors and color is
added with comfortable cushions.
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