Rattan hanging chairs

Wicker furniture helps to avoid boredom in the home interior and to create additional comfort for people. Of particular popularity recently received rattan hanging chairs - beautiful, comfortable and functional.

Rattan, also known as rattan or calamus, is the name of a dried palm liana stem of a tropical palm tree growing in Malaysia and Indonesia. The length of the stems can reach 300 meters, and their strength is comparable with oak wood.

Get the last, forcing synthetic melt through the holes of a certain size. Unlike natural rattan, its artificial counterpart is much cheaper,allows you to make furniture without joints and has a wider palette of colors.

At the same time, both of them have a number of similar features and advantages:

• increased strength;
• elasticity;
• environmental friendliness;
• esthetics;
• resistance to dampness and moisture;
• durability.

A chair woven from rattan stalks can “liven up” any room, veranda and even a personal plot, bring a zest to any interior. In addition, rattan hanging chair has a lot of advantages, making it a desirable piece of furniture in an apartment, house or cottage.

The most significant benefits:

• Amazing comfort. The ability of calamus to bend and adjust individually to the forms of each person makes it possible to comfortably and comfortably sit on the original seat for both children and adults who have a rest of any age.
• Practicality. Despite the seeming fragility, objects woven from vines are quite capable of withstanding a weight of up to 120 kg. In the presence of a steel frame in a chair made of natural material and reinforcement of silk threads - made of artificial, it is possible to withstand up to 150 kg.
• Low weight. Wicker seats, as a rule, weigh no more than 20 kg, which makes it easy to hang them from the ceiling, a special stand or branches of a tree.
• Easy to use and maintain. Furniture enough to wipe with a dry cloth or clean with a vacuum cleaner. Natural material must be periodically treated with a polishing compound. When used outdoors, it is best to varnish it.
• Ability to withstand heavy loads without compromising integrity and form. Rattan elements for many years do not bend or sag, even with constant use.

• Durability. The term "life" of the product is about 40 years.
• Decorative. The combination of openwork weaving with the texture of exotic wood makes rattan things a decoration of the interior.
• High resistance to scratches and mechanical damage.
• Security. Due to the special features of the structure, there are no sharp corners on it In addition, there is no risk of scorching or scratching the skin.
• Excellent moisture resistance, which allows you to hang the seat not only on the balcony or veranda, but also in open areas near the house.
• Versatility. A wide range allows you to choose the option that fits into each specific interior, without violating the integrity of the overall picture.

The range of rattan wicker chairs is quite wide. But in all this diversity there are several basic forms:

• Swing. The seat is attached at two points, which allows it to swing in the same plane.
• Nest. Model with a flat bottom and low braided sides.
• Egg - hanging rounded chair, elongated vertically. The sides, as a rule, are connected behind the back, forming a complete structure. However, there are also options with wide armrests.
• Ball - spherical wicker. The main difference from the previous version is great depth. In the model range there are instances intended simultaneously for two seated.
• Cocoon - the most closed version, representing a wicker house, which can be accessed through a small hole. In such cocoons, you can retire, relax lying or sitting, and even work.

Seats are divided by the way they are hung. They can be attached to a special rack or hung from a ceiling beam or any other mount. At the same time at the request of the owners can swing in almost any direction - from side to side, back and forth, and even diagonally.

The history of suspended seats, including rattan ones, began a little more than 60 years ago, but they quickly gained popularity and became firmly established in the life and life of people. Currently, the demand for them continues to grow. In this case, the most popular are:

• A series of "Fresco" from the Chinese manufacturer. All copies included in the series are made of polythorn and fixed on a steel frame. At the same time, the options differ from each other in color, size and shape. Thus, the model 14 is shaped like a pear, and 24 - a classic with the correct form. A characteristic feature of the latter is a narrow elegant back. Model 42 is a ball, the top of which is slightly tapering, which makes it more original and elegant.The set of three chairs of various sizes from this manufacturer is in wide demand.

• Product "Mebellic"like a delicate elegant ball. Included in the top five best and original wicker furnishings.
• Chinese model "Egg" on a suspension, made of red painted steel (frame) and natural rattan (back and seat). A combination of various types of weaving and a combination of palm sticks of different colors adds an exotic model.
• Indonesian Egg Optionswhich are offered in various designs. Their main difference is in the technique of weaving - from simple coarse to openwork with complex patterns.

• Classic "Cand" - Another gift to lovers of comfortable outdoor recreation and the original interior of the house from Chinese manufacturers. Its characteristic feature is a high back that hangs over your head and protects from hot sunshine.
• Model "Dream" - the product of the domestic company. Created in the shape of an egg with a combined weaving, wide inner armrests and contrasting design of the frame.

• “Ledi” is a classic of the genre. Suspended rocking chair made of artificial material. Equipped with armrests and a narrow curved back.
• Model "Catherine" - a romantic vacation spot for two. The original solution for couples.

At the same time, lovers of originality and hand made products may well make rattan hanging furniture with their own hands, having mastered the simple weaving technique. To do this, it will be enough to purchase a natural or artificial material, which is supplied in coils and can be segments of a circle, thread or ribbon.

The principle of making rattan furniture, see the video.

In spite of the positive qualities of palm rods and poly-rattan, the comfort and durability of the “airy” wicker chair largely depend on the quality of weaving and assembly. Therefore, when choosing this piece of furniture, you need to carefully approach its inspection - all parts of the weaving should be intact, without gaps, kinks and other defects.

To assess convenience, as well as checking the balance and quality of fixtures and connections, you should try to sit in a chair. If at the same time it mows in one direction, does not balance well enough, or staggers in the joints, then you should not buy such a product - it will not last for a long time. Yes, and about any comfort in this chair and out of the question.

Particular attention during the inspection should be paid to the frame - it should be durable, but light. With regards to the weight of the product, we must bear in mind that furniture made from artificial material is heavier than those made from natural.

Most buyers of hanging products from calamus leave only positive reviews about their purchases, noting that they are quickly becoming a favorite vacation spot for all family members.For children, these original chairs are great fun, and for adults it is a comfortable and cozy corner where you can retire, take a nap, read a book and even work.

Consumers also note that even after several seasons, rattan chairs on the street remain as elastic, durable and comfortable as on the day of purchase. Well and, of course, such important qualities of products as safety, especially actual in families where there are small children, and hypoallergenicity do not remain without attention.