Wicker Bedroom Furniture

Wicker furniture has long been associated with tropical destinations, southern porch days, and an easygoing lifestyle. Strong and durable, wicker can be woven around wood or rattan frames to create furniture that will last for years. The versatility of wicker provides manufacturers and skilled craftsmen the ability to form many styles of furniture from these natural plants.

What Is Wicker? Wicker is a term used for the woven reeds, which can be rattan peel, sea grasses, flexible branches, vines and other materials. Wicker can be considered any material that is woven into furniture. Most wicker bedroom furniture is a combination of materials that provide durability, strength and beauty. Strength and Durability Wicker bedroom furniture must be crafted to withstand years of use. Beds and headboards are used on a daily basis, as are other case goods. The wicker is typically woven around well-crafted wood or rattan frames that provide strength to the piece. Well-woven wicker will become stronger with use and will wear comfortably over time.

What's Available?
Wicker bedroom furniture is offered in many styles and designs. Case goods and bedroom sets provide every piece that standard wood furniture sets provide. As the wicker is woven around a wood or rattan frame, any design can be achieved. Beds, dressers, tables, shelving units, nightstands, armoires, chests, and even mirror frames are all available in a variety of finishes and styles.

Benefits of wicker bedroom furniture:

• Natural or synthetic materials available
• Strong and durable, this furniture will last for years
• Tightly woven materials get better with age
• Various finishes available
• Wood or rattan frames
• Many styles and designs can be created from wicker
• Lightweight
• Easily cleaned
• Beautiful woven patterns

Some companies offer a synthetic wicker that is woven exactly the same as natural fibers. This material is also strong and durable with easy to clean benefits. As it is a man made material it can be tailored to fit many styles.

Most wicker bedroom furniture is crafted by artisans in Indonesia, China, and Malaysia and imported. Materials for rattan and wicker furniture are readily available overseas and are a readily renewable resource.