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Rattan,Wicker and Textilene Garden Patio Set Furniture

Wicker and rattan garden patio furniture sets are extremely popular, very affordable and a great choice for all your outdoor dining needs.

We have a huge range of wicker, rattan and Textilene patio sets for you to choose from and there’s no shortage of styles, colours and seating sizes available.

Natural rattan and wicker is a species of palm that is processed for the manufacture of many products including garden patio sets and other types of garden furniture.

It is extremely durable and resistant to splintering and is the ideal material for an attractive garden patio set. Wicker and Rattan furniture oozes class and sophistication.

There is also a synthetic form of wicker which is particularly easy to maintain, as is the case with Textilene which is also a hard-wearing man-made fibre.

Prices range from under £50 to more than £1,000 so you should find something to suit your budget.

RATTAN, WICKER & TEXTILENE PATIO FURNITURE SETS

Sets - £25 to £50

Wicker and Rattan Furniture looks stunning in any garden

The most contemporary style of garden furniture these days is wicker and rattan furniture - elegant and sophisticated, it adds a finishing touch to any patio, balcony or decking area and, unlike other forms of outdoor furniture, it looks equally at home in a conservatory.  

The change in the British climate is resulting in longer, milder periods interspersed with short, sharp cold spells and more small heatwaves.  As far as lifestyle is concerned, this change is bringing about greater focus on maximising our outdoor spaces with more people eating al fresco on a regular basis.  It's no longer just the barbeque that gets Brits socialising outdoors!

Furniture designers have responded to this demand by expanding their ranges of rattan garden and patio furniture available. Now people can choose many styles of rattan, wicker or textilene furniture and can easily find something to fit the outdoor space they have available as well as their budget.     

Some patio furniture sets are made from natural rattan and some from from a synthetic version of wicker called poly rattan, which is waterproof and durable.  Because poly rattan is slightly flexible as well as sturdy, it lends itself well to being woven around metal frames to form all weather furniture.

The material is such that it’s truly all-weather, being resistant to the elements without extra protection all year round.  Furniture made out of rattan or wicker is normally available in black, brown,white, cream and neutral shades. Although the supportive nature of poly rattan makes it reasonably comfortable bare, it is usually supplied with cushions.  

Many manufacturers claim that the cushions are also weatherproof but most owners choose to take them inside when not in use or cover them with a tarpaulin.  Rattan garden furniture is very low maintenance and is easy to clean down with soapy water. There are several wicker and rattan garden chair and table sets featured here which are cleverly designed to fit together compactly for easy storage as necessary - even one that looks like a large chiminea when stored!

Wicker and rattan patio furniture adds a touch of luxury and really helps create a smooth transition between outside and inside living areas. Designs tend to be a contemporary updates of traditional wicker styles meaning that they look classic and at the same time sleek, sumptuous and expensive.   

This stylish type of garden furniture is designed for relaxing and entertaining, rather than dining.  A rattan garden furniture set will typically consist of sofas and armchairs, accompanied by a coffee table.  They provide a great focal point to spend a summer evening socialising with friends, while at the same time providing the perfect place to settle down with a good book and glass of wine as the sun goes down!  While they are not full dining sets, they do provide a lovely place for a romantic sunrise breakfast too!

As families in the UK continue to adapt to the changes in climate and embrace a more relaxed, Mediterranean approach to life, our gardens are becoming more an extension of our homes.  Whereas previously gardens were either the horticulturalist's pride and joy or somewhere for kids to play football, now they are multi-purpose spaces for the whole family to enjoy and that includes somewhere classy and comfortable for the grown ups to talk, laugh and love.  

Rattan patio furniture fits this perfectly and will be an important part of a well dressed garden for years to come. Our featured wicker and rattan furniture sets range in price from around £250 for a cheap two seater set with a garden table, to more than £1,000 for a luxury set with several chairs.