Getting Wise About Wicker Sunroom Furniture


by Mr.Andrew Caxton - Date: 2006-12-26 - Word Count: 273 Share This!

Like socks and shoes and coffee to a cup. wicker and sunroom furniture go hand in hand. What other material is breathable enough to take on the elements of direct sun and humidity while staying supple and growing more beautiful as it ages? The thought of wicker furniture brings forth sensations of 'getting away' and relaxation. Strong. durable and lightweight. there is no better material for creating an outdoor ambience than wicker.

The Beginnings of Wicker

Wicker has been in use from the earliest of times. Archaeologists working in Egypt and what is basically the cradle of civilization (where papyrus and other reeds grow in great abundance) have found that the peoples of that time used wicker objects in their everyday life. For a culture to be able to depend on this type of material is truly remarkable and shows the sturdiness and reliability of wicker. Eventually. the methods for making tools. baskets and other items used during this period then morphed through the centuries into today's beautiful wicker sunroom furniture.

Today's Wicker

Today's wicker is made of a number of materials. There are various types of reeds. thick vines. bamboo and willow branches that can be made into various types of furniture. Rocking chairs. ottomans. dining tables and loveseats are only a few examples of furniture pieces that have become available with the resurgence of wicker's popularity. Wicker fits perfectly with the trend of 'bringing the outdoors indoors' and using organic materials to create relaxing environments. Wicker furniture can come in a wide variety of finishes to bring a touch of style and class to a sunroom no matter what a person's taste in d


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