Rattan chairs

 Rattan chairs

In the modern rapidly developing world, people are increasingly paying attention to the improvement of their homes. Each of us is making considerable efforts to turn our home into a place that I would always like to return to, where I would like to invite our loved ones. In creating this kind of unique atmosphere, the correct selection of furniture, in the first place, of chairs, plays a big role.

Special features

It is well-known that chairs are made of different materials: different metals, a rod, a tree, a rattan are used. Today, it is rattan chairs that are in high demand, which is undoubtedly due to the specificity of the material itself - rattan. Natural rattan attracts attention because it is an absolutely eco-friendly material.At the same time, this obvious advantage is supported by a number of its other valuable natural qualities.

Not everyone knows that rattan is a strikingly long tropical palm-liana, whose wood is characterized by increased porosity, elasticity and strength.

Due to its porosity in the process of steam processing, the rattan is able to take on any, even the most incredible, shape that corresponds to the designer’s plan. At the same time, of primary importance is the fact that rattan tolerates both temperature drops and sudden changes in humidity. These natural properties explain the ease with which rattan chairs crowd out the sale of familiar chairs made from vines.

Lovers of natural rattan should be aware that furniture manufacturers use both crude and purified material. Depending on the source product, furniture of various design and quality characteristics is obtained. Furniture makers say that, in its structure, unrefined rattan is closest to bamboo, which has a filled core. To make an elegant product out of such material is an extremely difficult task.However, furniture made from uncleaned bark covered with bark has an attractive appearance and has a number of undeniable advantages.

If for a designer, the presence of bark creates additional problems, then for the user, the bark does not create any inconvenience, but, on the contrary, provides one important undeniable advantage in everyday life - acting as a buffer, it perceives some of the load when using the chair. This explains the fact that the chair from the uncleaned rattan practically does not creak.

Purified rattan is a vine, from which the bark is removed completely, throughout its entire length it has a completely smooth stem of the same diameter. These properties of the source material provide accuracy of the finished product, rare durability and ease of operation - softness and quiet operation.

Advantages and disadvantages of wicker furniture

The rise in popularity of wicker furniture today is due to the advantages it has. These usually include:

  • universality of use;
  • almost unlimited compatibility with any style - from Country to classical,and, if desired, up to Hi-tech;
  • the possibility of using a variety of decoration techniques;
  • highest strength;
  • ease of products;
  • environmental friendliness and safety;
  • guaranteed preservation of furniture (table, chairs, sofas do not deteriorate under the influence of direct sunlight or in conditions of constant humidity).

Wicker furniture has few disadvantages. Among them are usually mentioned the following:

  • the relatively high price of natural wicker products, which is explained by the cost of imported raw materials and the use of manual labor of craftsmen in the manufacture of furniture;
  • the presence of a slight squeak at the initial stage of using the furniture.

Distinctive features of artificial material

It is not surprising that in the world of modern technology, natural rattan has to compete with artificial. Many have probably seen artificial rattan, but not everyone knows that it is based on non-natural materials. So, for the production of an artificial product are used such materials like cellulose, plastic, rubber with increased strength, reinforced nylon thread.

It is believed that the artificiality of rattan is in no way a disadvantage of the material. According to experts, the artificial trunk has a number of technological advantages compared to its natural competitor. This material attracts both with its incomparable wear-resistant properties and the widest possibilities opening up for designers. In combination with non-standard materials (glass, ceramics, stone, various fabrics are widely used for these purposes) artificial rattan allows craftsmen to create incomparable author's works.

Despite the relatively high price, artificial rattan is becoming increasingly popular, due to a number of its obvious advantages. These include the following:

  • possesses the increased moisture resistance;
  • resists deformation even under heavy loads;
  • does not lose color saturation in conditions of prolonged exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation;
  • no restrictions on color and texture;
  • differs in environmental friendliness as completely recycled materials are used for its production;
  • ensures long life.

Rare properties of artificial rattan allowed to significantly expand the scope of its application. Nowadays, rattan artificial chairs are made for household purposes as well as for boarding houses, cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc. Compared to natural rattan, pieces of furniture made of non-natural rod are much cheaper, so its purchase is not constrained by the factor of inaccessible prices. It has a wide range of use, but it is mainly used for decorating verandas, loggias, and kitchens.

Among the advantages of artificial wicker products traditionally emphasize:

  • reasonable price;
  • not subject to rotting;
  • ultraviolet tolerance;
  • resistance to mechanical damage;
  • ease of care.

Disadvantages of artificial wicker furniture usually include their unnatural, suggesting that a synthetic material may be toxic or not competitive enough in comparison with natural material.

Kinds

Currently on sale are various models of wicker chairs. You can meet the chair rotating, mechanical, with a soft seat or with a pillow. Some kits offer a mattress as a supplement. Many buyers are attracted by the hammock. Of course, all these models have their advantages.

Wicker chairs are very popular today. "Mamasan" and "Papasan". For the manufacture of these models used natural rattan. Chairs differ convenient landing, spaciousness, they are easy, esthetic, harmoniously fit into any interior. Chairs are performed in a noble color scheme, which is dominated by olive, rich honey, as well as a variety of cognac and coffee shades. The kit usually includes a comfortable pillow, which helps to relax the muscles of the back. Due to its elegance, the “Mamasan” and “Papasan” kits are organically combined with almost any furniture, regardless of its material and design.

What to look for when choosing?

Choosing a rattan chair is not as easy as it seems at first glance. In order not to be mistaken with the choice First of all, the following general points should be taken into account:

  • price range of seat models;
  • the ability to integrate chairs in the planned for him interior (closed or open space);
  • interior and color space of the room;
  • the weight of the one for whom the chair is intended.

For the price the most affordable is considered to be unrefined natural rattan. Other types of rattan are much more expensive.

Evaluating the specifics of the interior, which the chair should fit into, you need to remember that for open spaces that are not protected from rain and sun, natural rattan is not suitable: it will quickly deteriorate. In this case, you should pick up an artificial rattan chair, which is resistant to any external natural influence.

For a home, i.e., for closed rooms, you can buy a rattan chair of any kind, but at the same time make a purchase taking into account the furnishings of the room in which it will be located. Particular attention should be paid to the technical characteristics of the chair, that is, the weight that it can withstand. Natural rattan and artificial rattan are designed for different weight categories. If the maximum permissible weight for a natural rattan is 120 kg, then for artificial it is much more - 200 kg.

It should be noted that rattan is a breathable material. Due to its porous structure, it gives the chair the opportunity to squander slightly under the weight of the person sitting in it. The same material property determines its inherent unique damping characteristics. Often, buyers note that rattan rocking chairs creak. Experts explain that this is a characteristic natural feature of the material when wiggling, which can not be qualified as a marriage. Moreover, adjusting to the weight of the person, the chair should produce a light creak. And he can be provoked and lacquered. However, in the case of a quality product, such creaking disappears rather quickly.

Meanwhile, experts note that in some situations, the creak is explained by marriage. As a rule, in these cases it remains even after a long time with regular use of the chair.

Choosing a chair, it is necessary to conduct a thorough inspection for the possible presence of cracks, chips, breaks in the weaving, irregularities, violations of the weave density. It is recommended to try to swing in it, so it will be easier for you to understand how comfortable it is to rest, whether it is well balanced, not too tough, whether it is easy to keep balance on it.

When buying a rattan rocking chair, experts advise to consider the following:

  • the seat should be elastic and tough enough: excessive softness, as well as excessive rigidity will not benefit health; a too soft chair will ruin your posture, and too hard a chair will not give you the opportunity to relax;
  • even strong swinging should not lead to loss of balance by the chair; if, however, this happens, it indicates a poor-quality assembly;
  • sitting in a chair should not cause you the slightest discomfort;
  • weaving and joints on the entire area of ​​the chair should create an absolutely smooth integral surface;
  • It is desirable to have a stand for the legs, it is very effective in eliminating the swelling of the legs.

Popular manufacturers

Among the popular wicker furniture occupies a worthy place Ikea Furniture woven compositions are focused on the compatibility of a wide range: they successfully fit into a variety of style solutions. Among them, it is also easy to choose individual pieces of furniture, for example, armchairs or sofas, as well as decorative elements that blend harmoniously with each other in both style and color.

Wicker furniture manufacturers enjoy the trust they deserve. Andrea. Among the products that are characterized by high demand, they always call a rocking chair, which quickly takes a person to a state of complete relaxation even after an extremely tiring day. It is traditionally made of natural rattan and therefore is famous for its resistance to fading and increased strength even at elevated loads.

Andrea's rocking and rocking chairs are distinguished for their first-class quality, stylish design and unique appeal of the author's handmade. It is not by chance that these products attract a significant number of buyers, who acquire them not only for country houses and summer houses, but also for city apartments. Particularly fashionable today is considered a white matt natural rattan chair with a comfortable fabric cushion.

Care rules

Manufacturers of wicker furniture pay attention to the fact that in order to preserve its quality it is necessary to take care of it properly: protect it from scratches, avoid excessive moisture, vacuum it in time. It is not recommended to place on it the load exceeding the standard standard indicator.

If the natural rattan chair creaks, you should more closely follow the practice of using it in your home: find out under what circumstances the creaking appears, whether it is constant, or whether its intensity changes. Artificial rattan chairs in the care is very simple, they are extremely durabletherefore, compared with natural rattan, they require less attention. However, it is imperative that they are kept in proper condition by regular cleaning. For these purposes, it is convenient to use a vacuum cleaner, and if necessary, you can resort to light wet cleaning.

Reviews

Today, the rattan chair has become a product demanded by the general public from a rare piece of furniture. The popularity of the rattan chair is largely due not only to its undoubted convenience in everyday life, but also a large variety of model range and flexible pricing policies of manufacturers.

Probably, for these reasons, in most reviews, whether it is a natural rattan chair or an artificial material, there are attractive aspects of the product - durability, ease of maintenance, ease of movement, wide style compatibility, aesthetic appeal, comfort.

Dissatisfaction, as a rule, is expressed only by those who tried to use it for other purposes or without proper attention to the rules of caring for the product.

The increased popularity of wicker furniture, and in particular, rattan chairs suggests that modern people living in the world of high speeds, digital technologies and all kinds of gadgets intuitively trying to maintain their relationship with nature. In this regard, the rattan chair, which provides undoubted comfort, also serves as a pleasant reminder that spiritual peace can be found not only among wild untouched nature, but also at home.

Next, we offer you a review of the rattan cocoon chair.

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