Wicker chair

Among the huge range of items of furniture presented today on the market, a special place is occupied by the armchair. This piece of furniture serves not only as a decoration of the living room or bedroom, but also as a functional element that allows you to spend time in the room comfortably. A wide variety of models allows you to choose the option that will more successfully fit into the interior. One of the leading places in this list rightfully occupies a wicker chair.

Wicker furniture is known to man for a long time. But more recently, its popularity has increased dramatically. She began to use almost everywhere - from home to major restaurants. There are several significant advantages of such products:

1. Environmental friendliness. This applies to almost all types of such structures, since the materials used in their manufacture do not emit harmful substances into the external environment.But it should be understood that if the chair is painted, then this may be one of the options to doubt its high quality.
2. Durability. The service life of this chair is more than 5 years. But these parameters depend only on the material used and production technology.
3. Strength. Almost all types of seats can withstand significant loads. This can be said both about rattan and natural vine. It should also be noted high resistance to moisture. Armchairs can be used both inside and outside the premises (terraces, balconies, etc.).
4. Ease of care. To keep the chair looking beautiful as long as possible, you should periodically wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and remove dust. This will increase the service life by several years.
5. Low weight.

Modern use of wicker furniture is very wide, as it fits perfectly in almost any interior. As for the seats, they can be divided into several types:

1. Chairs chairs. Such designs are the most simple products. They are distinguished by the presence of a low back and ordinary armrests.Braid is performed only in the area of ​​the seat and back. Very often, these sets complement the dining sets.
2. Classic products. These include full chairs with legs. It should be noted that they are already equipped with a high back. The design has a reinforced frame that can withstand heavy loads. Almost all models are complemented by comfortable armrests, soft cushions, etc.
3. Rocking chairs. Such structures instead of legs are equipped with curved supports that allow you to rock the frame. Products of this type are among the most popular and often recognizable. Used in many homes as a place to relax or have a good time.
4. Suspended. This type of product is a large wicker bowl, which is suspended on a metal support. Its shape can be different - from round to egg-shaped. Inside the cell is placed upholstery, mattresses or pillows. Such rotating models are installed in the garden for recreation. There are both single and multi-site constructions.

As for the rocking chairs, they can be divided into several types:

1. "Papasan". The design consists of a round base, to which a low back is attached. The chair does not include traditional runners, and the swing is performed using a special mechanism. The seat can easily be rotated around its axis.
2. "Andrea Relax Medium". This product is very similar to the previous version, but the round seat is replaced by a standard form design.
3. "Usman". Classic chair, which is often made from the rod. This material braids the seat and back. A distinctive feature is that it can withstand heavy loads.

There are many other types of wicker chairs, which are very easy to pick up under the dimensions and design of the room.

The production of wicker furniture is very common in the world. Similar products are formed from various materials, among which the most popular are:

1. Vine. This product is a young shoots of small willow thickness. Material perfectly tolerates moisture, which allows the use of chairs on the street. Products from a rod enjoy special popularity in our country as it is quite available material.
2. Bamboo on strength comparable to hardwood. The furniture tolerates moisture very well, and is also very durable.
3. Seaweed. Furniture weave from special plants that grow in the Pacific Ocean. Chairs from algae are pleasant to the touch and completely safe for humans. The material does not lead to allergies, and therefore the cost of products from it is very high. Products from algae belongs to the elite class.
4. Rattan is a palm shoots that can grow up to 600 m in length. The material is fully environmentally friendly, which affects the cost of seats.
5. Artificial rattan. This product is a plastic ribbon with silk threads inside. Artificial rattan chairs are durable and have a low price.

Manufacturing technology wicker type does not imply the observance of any standards. Often, all models are unique and differ in many details. As for the sizes, they vary in a wide range.

On the market you can find designs with dimensions:

• 620/1200/1100 mm;
• 620/1350/1200 mm;
• 700/1700/950 mm and others.

A large number of models adapts to requests for the customer.If you get a chair like "Pappan", then you should take into account that its main size is considered to be the diameter. This value can vary from 50 to 200 cm depending on the model.

The design of wicker chairs depends not only on their shape, but also on their appearance. Many manufacturers prefer not to change the color of the frame. Therefore, this characteristic often depends on the material used.

So, for example, rattan can be either light golden or brown. As for other natural materials, shades of red, yellow and brown prevail. Some bamboo chairs are distinguished by green stripes, which form peculiar stripes with other colors.

But standard shades are not the main direction of design. Today, to change the color of furniture coated with special varnishes or paints. Therefore, the market can meet both white and black chair. It is important to take into account the type of paintwork materials, which should be safe for human health. It should be noted, artificial rattan is performed in almost any shade, which allows you to select products to your taste.

Making wicker furniture is a complex process that requires special skills. The modern market is oversaturated with manufacturers of such products. Among all this diversity, there are several popular companies:

1. "Athena furniture". The company is a renowned manufacturer of wicker furniture. The products have a unique design and a wide range. Here you can purchase both individual chairs and whole garden sets made of rattan or wicker.
2. "Obi". The products are highly resistant to precipitation, as they are produced from artificial rattan. Perfect for decorating the outdoor terrace or balcony.
3. Beatrice. The company specializes in the production of wicker chairs, chairs, tables, etc. Artificial rattan is used as the main material. The furniture is distinguished by white decoration, as well as aluminum frames. The products are complemented with high-quality glass and textiles.

Wicker chairs - this is a very common product that can be made independently at home. The algorithm of weaving such furniture can be described in several successive steps:

1. Manufacturing frame. To do this, use a variety of rigid structures. If you weave from a rod, then the skeleton is formed from thick rods. It is important to boil them before and remove the bark. This will allow them to bend and give them the desired shape. A simple rattan chair requires an ordinary wooden frame, consisting of legs connected to each other. The elements are connected using metal structures or natural threads.
2. Weaving. For this thread or wicker fasten around the perimeter of the frame at a certain distance from each other. If rattan is used, then it is simply intertwined with the base. After the completion of the first layer, they start creating the second one. This implies interlacing already previously fixed threads with new elements. The simplest option is considered to be a chess alternation of horizontal and vertical lines. But there are other methods of weaving. After that, all the structural elements of the furniture, from back to legs, are intertwined in a similar way.

How to learn how to weave basic things, you can see in the next video.

The operation of wicker furniture requires constant load. The surface of the chair wears unevenly, which leads to the failure of certain elements. Consider the algorithm for repairing rotan chairs, which consists of several simple steps:

1. First of all, it is necessary to wet the damaged area with water. It is better to use a damp cloth for this, which is put on the surface for about half an hour. It is important that all the bars become limp and stretch a little.
2. After that it is necessary to weave a new thread into the section with the element dropped out.. To connect the ends, use a special glue, which carefully cover the ends of the products. When done, you need to leave the furniture to dry for several days. This will allow the glue to grab better.

If the bars of the rattan are cracked, then their condition can be restored with the help of linseed oil. This process consists of several sequential actions:

1. Initially, the oil is slightly heated.
2. After that, with a brush, it covers the damaged areas. It is important that the material absorbs as much of the substance as possible. Therefore, it is necessary to lubricate until the oil is no longer absorbed into the structure of the rattan.
3. The process is completed by rubbing oil into the structure. To do this, use a paper napkin, which is carefully rubbed over the entire surface of the twigs. At the same time, you should try to rub as much of the substance as possible. Use the chair is possible only after the rattan dries. In most cases, it is enough to not touch the product for about a day.

As for the chairs made of wicker, then everything is much more complicated. It all depends on what type of weaving and fixation was used. The process of restoring such structures involves the complete replacement of the damaged area.

Wicker chairs are the unique designs differing in a practicality and original design. When purchasing such products, it is important to evaluate their quality, as well as to choose the right destination.