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Wicker garden furniture contains classic designs and a style that will never be outdated. It adds sophistication and style to the yard, especially when accompanied by a gazebo or umbrella. Everyone should explore purchasing these items when redecorating the outdoor area. In addition to being elegant, they are functional, providing seating for a couple or an entire family.

Traditional versions of this furniture use all natural materials that are woven onto different patterns. The vines, branches, or grasses used are woven around a frame shaped like the piece itself, such as a table, chair, rocking chair, or swing. The actual material is usually bamboo, reeds, willow, or rattan that is either left in its natural state or treated with paint or stain. The pieces may be coated with a substance that keeps them from fading and reduces their tendency to flake or crack.

Sun can bake the fibers of these pieces, making them brittle and dry, which increases their tendency to rot. Exposure to moisture may cause glued joints to loosen and may warp the frames. Pieces made from natural materials should be vacuumed, washed, and aired dry before being placed outside. Antique pieces should be kept indoors to avoid the potential of being ruined. These items are sometimes worth quite a bit of money, so it would be a shame for one hot summer to result in a chair being thrown in the trash.

Another type of this furniture is made from synthetic materials, but it is difficult to tell the difference between this kind and the more traditional variety. The common substance used is fibers of polyethylene resin dyed in different colors such as white, blue, or green. The resin is able to withstand all weather conditions without cracking, flaking, or fading. Pieces made from this material can be left outside all year long without being damaged.

Some of the cheaper versions of these items contain resin woven onto a rattan frame. A frame made from this natural material will not withstand moisture well compared to steel, teak, or aluminum. Aluminum and steel will not come unglued or warp and aluminum has another benefit because it is rustproof. Though it is a natural hardwood, teak is weather-resistant, making it suitable for climates that get rain or snow.

Wicker garden furniture looks nice in the yard whether the pieces are new or old. The type that uses actual woven branches, vines, or grasses is what most people think of when they refer to this product. However, there is also a synthetic alternative made from polyethylene resin fibers that looks almost the same and will withstand the elements.

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