Whoever even ran into rattan furniture once, he will forever be a fan of this furniture. Rattan furniture is light, durable and very comfortable. Sometimes it seems that it adapts to everyone who uses it, especially this refers to the chairs. But what is rattan and what can I make of it in this article.
Rattan is a material that is made from rattan, growing in Indonesia. These thin palm trees of 150-180 m in height have smooth trunks, without twigs and twigs. The diameter of the trunk is only 5-70 mm. In the production of furniture, trunks and rattan bark are used. The trunks are steamed and then bent into the most intricate shapes. The bark is cut with a thin long braid and is used for weaving joints. The decorativeness of such joints is not inferior to the beauty of the weaving itself.
This palm tree has more flexibility than the usual grapevine or cherry branches. At the same rattan is so strong that in Indonesia it is made not only furniture, but even pedestrian bridges. Despite visible external fragility, rattan furniture can withstand up to 500 kg.
Rattan furniture in the interior
For some reason, it is commonly believed that wicker furniture made from natural rattan is summer furniture for recreation on a country plot. Benefit for the garden and country house assortment of sets and individual elements is so great that it can satisfy the most refined taste. Dining tables and coffee tables, chairs and benches, armchairs and stools, couches and sofas - all this will help to relax away from the city bustle.
Garden furniture from rattan perfectly tolerates sun and moisture, so it is successfully used in outdoor areas. And during a small summer rain, it is not necessary to put all the furniture in the house. It is worth remembering that in case of strong soaking, you need to wait until the furniture dries well and only then it sits down, otherwise under the weight of a person, an armchair or chair can change its shape somewhat.
Wicker furniture made of natural rattan is moisture resistant, light and does not require special care. You can clean it with simple water and a sponge or household rag. If soiled, a mild soapy solution is used. Protect the rattan from open fire and frost. For the winter, woven rattan furniture should be placed in warm rooms.
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In urban apartments, you can not often find rattan furniture even in spite of the fact that rattan is made of sleeping, dining and living sets, shelves, bedside tables and chests of drawers, armchairs, furniture for kitchen and children's. Given the excellent moisture resistance, rattan wicker furniture is used in the bathroom. Contrary to popular belief, rattan wicker furniture looks great in apartments, decorated in classical and modern styles.
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Also, rocking chairs are produced. This is by right one of the most favorite pieces of wicker furniture in the house. In this chair it is convenient to rest a pregnant woman, a slight rocking comforts the mother and child. Breastfeeding mother will appreciate her charms of this chair, tk. she herself will be able to rest during feeding and the baby will fall asleep more quickly. Children older are already independently swinging in it. A grandmother with a ball and knitting needles or a grandfather with a book or newspaper in a rocking chair is a very cozy classic picture.
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Rattan palm is a plant "donor" and throughout the lifetime of rattan furniture, it will share its energy with a person. Owners of such furniture noticed that with frequent use of it, they have increased immunity, perhaps this is due to the fact that the rest is surrounded by rattan wicker furniture full. Wicker furniture made of rattan is delicate and gives a special lightness and an atmosphere of warmth and comfort around itself.