Wicker furniture made of rattan

Once the wicker furniture was out of the competition, but the soft corners, chairs, chairs gradually pushed it out of the majority of the population, though for a short while.

Currently, wicker furniture, mainly, from rattan is again on the leading positions, harmoniously fitting into any interior, because its advantages are undeniable, because I predominateover any ultramodern interior.

Types of rattan

Since recently, along with the use of willow, bamboo, alder, rattan was widely used for weaving furniture. However, the growth of rattan in the distant tropics, affecting the expensive supplies, led to the development of a rattan analogue, called artificial. Proceeding from this, rattan wicker furniture is produced either from natural or from artificial material.

Natural rattan

The natural rattan used in the furniture weaving is the stems of climbing liana, which have undergone special processing. The length of the stem in rattan palm can reach 250 m with the largest thickness of 7 cm. The wide use of rattan material is due to the good flexibility and evenness of the trunk devoid of knots.

Artificial rattan

Rattan analogue, practically not different from the original material, is represented by a synthetic fiber produced by extrusion. In this case, the artificial rattan can have a configuration:

• of a crescent moon simulating the bark of a tree;
• rod;
• braid;
• bands.

And, regardless of the type of material, technotransitioning has a different length, thickness, width, as well as a variety of shades and textures, represented by a smooth or ribbed surface.

Manufacture of rattan furniture

The process of manufacturing furniture made of artificial rattan is less labor-intensive than that of natural material, as technorotang does not require preliminary preparation, as well as some works related to the direct manufacture of furniture.

Manufacturing technology of furniture from natural raw materials

Before the rattan stems get into the production process, they undergo thorough preparation, including the following stages:

1. Cleansing the stems of rattan palm from the bark.
2. Ranking of material by thickness.
3. Steaming to give more elasticity to the raw material.
4. Straightening of stems is carried out with the help of a special device.
5. Measure and, if necessary, trim up to a specific length.

After processing the material, the trunk is either split into thin rods, or bent, shaping a separate part for the future product. However, not only the stem, but also the bark, is involved in the production process. Thus, stems of large diameter are used for making the frame of furniture, and thin ones for weaving the pattern, decorating the corners. In this case, the bark is ideal for weaving mats, backs of sofas, armchairs, various kinds of rugs.

Thus, the manufacture of furniture from natural rattan is almost a non-waste production, consisting of the following works:

• Fabrication of the frame of the product - is made by giving the previously steamed steam a desired shape of the stem with the subsequent fixation on a special machine within 24 hours, necessary to secure the resulting configuration. After removing from the machine, on the details make grooves, incisions, drill holes.
• Assembling of individual parts into a single product - by means of various kinds of weaving, the product is given a complete appearance, the connection of the elements being made by the same rattan.

• Treatment with wax or varnish is necessary for the continued preservation of the natural shade and texture of the original material.

Due to the fact that rattan furniture appears due to manual labor, each product has a truly unique image. Despite its unique design and aesthetic appeal, the furniture made of natural rattan has a number of other advantages, among which:

• ecological purity of the material;
• high strength of the product;
• relative resistance to moisture;
• the minimum number of joints;
• easy transport;
• simplicity of assembly;
• light weight;
• operating time.

However, rattan furniture is not without its drawbacks:

• does not tolerate sharp temperature fluctuations;
• labor intensity of care due to preventive work to prevent the appearance of cracks or volumetric deformations;
• should not be placed near heating appliances, and even more so near to open fire;
• high cost.

Of course, such shortcomings can be considered insignificant, especially against the backdrop of a lot of advantages.

Production of interior items from artificial rattan

The process of manufacturing furniture from technotorang differs with a fairly simple technology that allows you to make a furniture masterpiece yourself. The production of interior items from the technotorang is carried out in the following order:

1. A finished frame is made of wood, plastic or metal.
2. To the base, with the help of a furniture stapler, bolts, screws, fasteners for the subsequent creation of a pattern of artificial rattan.
3. Scissors or a knife protruding from the frame are cut with scissors.
4. Prepared skeleton braided with the selected type of technotorang. In this case, we can perform a staggered braiding or a more complex feint, combining several varieties of technotorang.
5. At the end of the weaving, the excesses out of the framework are cut off and the ends of the product are masked.

Despite the simplicity of the production process, furniture made of artificial rattan has many advantages:

• moisture resistance;
• light weight of the finished product;
• ability to withstand fairly large loads without visible change in the original appearance;
• UV resistance, depending on the formulation of the material;
• possibility of using various detergents;
• does not deform under the influence of a sharp temperature drop;
• is not a product of toxicity;
• do not have the smell of synthetics;
• no furniture on joints;
• unpretentious operation, care;
• long service life;
• reasonable cost.

Among the disadvantages is:

• the relative rigidity of the artificial material requires the presence of an iron or plastic frame;
• in case of damage to the weaving in any place, the product loses its strength and eventually weaves completely.

Despite the shortcomings, high-quality furniture from technotoranga enjoys a fairly high demand among various segments of the population. Of course, the advantages of rattan furniture of natural and artificial production are significantly different, but regarding the originality of performance and aesthetic appeal it is difficult to bow to any one option.

Criteria for choosing rattan furniture

If you are engaged in weaving no time or opportunity, or preference is given to furniture made of natural materials, then before buying, you need to focus on the following points:

• Manufacturer. Furniture made from natural rattan is produced mainly in the places where the raw materials are grown, and then it is exported to various parts of the world. Proceeding from this, furniture from rattan Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines can be considered masterpieces of genuine production.

• Cost. Furniture made of rattan, the price of which is very low, can turn out to be technotoranga or with marriage, so it is better not to buy such an object of interior, trying to save even a considerable amount of money. At the same time, rattan furniture made in China can be quite high quality, as in Thailand there are both small workshops and factories that have been engaged in the manufacture of rattan furniture for a long time.

• Appearance. Heterogeneity of the shade, minor cracks indicate a violation of manufacturing technology or non-compliance with transportation conditions and may cause the product to lose all its benefits after a short period of active operation. In addition, too large a layer of paint or varnish will quickly crack with time, completely ruining the aesthetic appearance of the product.

Of course, buying furniture from rattan, reviews of sellers should be trusted least of all, because they need to sell the goods, so it's worth to carefully inspect the product, to test it for comfort, to relate quality and value, after which you can proceed to the decision to buy.

Rattan furniture in the interior

Appearing on the market relatively recently, rattan furniture immediately gained special popularity, as the rattan perfectly combines:

• with metal;

• glass;

• stone;

• skin;

• textiles;

• tree.

Furniture made of natural or artificial rattan is ideal:

• for a cottage;

• for the open verandah;

• for the garden;

• near the pool;

• for the office;

• for the balcony.

Calm and comfort are integral parts of a good dream, and rattan furniture only contributes to this. And the furniture can be matched:

• cream-colored;

• of dark tones;

• of golden color.

The sophistication and comfort of the living room will give furniture in the Art Nouveau style.

Or high-tech.

In a spacious living room perfectly placed set of furniture, consisting of a sofa, armchairs, pouffe and small tables.

Rattan furniture harmoniously fits into any kitchen interior.

The moisture resistance of rattan makes it an indispensable material for making furniture in the bathroom.

Furniture made of artificial rattan China, among which the major share of products is produced by the famous Chinese factories "Tivoli", "Baihui" both in quality and design is not inferior to Indonesian production.

Thus, rattan furniture, the photo of which is placed in the article, quite clearly shows how the interior design can be transformed. Therefore, if you do not have enough resources to purchase furniture in the store, you can try to decorate some piece of interior with your own hands.