Willow, rattan, what's the difference?
Rattan is a tropical plant (85% from Indonesia) related to the palm family that produces a "cane" that is easy to bend (steam). Rattan allows for tighter curves and finer weaves than willow, but being less rigid, it requires a heavier frame.
Willow grows easily throughout Europe. It does not require any plant protection products or fertilisers. The harvest is completely regenerated each year, so it is a very easily renewable resource. Peeled hot ("buff" or "brown" willow with natural copper tones) or cold (white willow), it is most often presented untreated, the willow fibre leaving its smooth and satiny surface "au naturel".
Characteristics and options:
Overall dimensions: height 106 x width 76 x length 65 cm, seat at 43 cm, armrests at 71 cm. Seat depth 44 cm, seat width 45 cm. Weight 6 kg. Structure in pine and hazelnut, nets, arches, braids and ligatures: natural buff willow (copper tone). Made in Spain. Also available in "white" willow.
A wicker chair can be used in a veranda, in a winter garden, or outside in good weather and occasionally, but cannot be considered as garden furniture. It is not made to withstand the elements, humidity, frost, or too much exposure to the sun. Also, the high back willow chair is hand woven. Dimensional differences of 1 to 2 cm may occur, no two are exactly alike.
Maintenance: dust with a damp cloth, do not use commercial cleaning products. In case of heavy soiling, clean with a sponge and soap.