In the last few years there has been a great return, in the field of furniture, of furniture and accessories made with intertwined natural fibers. These are characteristic and even somewhat romantic elements that have characterized homes for many years and are now gradually becoming a trend again, partly as protagonists of a vintage style … but not only.
Today, in fact, we are witnessing a crescendo of contamination between very different styles and accessories; an eclectic attitude that turns into a new furnishing concept: on the one hand, environments that follow a unique stylistic scheme, created to convey a specific message; on the other, a reality where various points of view are intertwined and thus the result is a heterogeneous whole in which furniture, armchairs or wicker chairs stand out which, on their own, are able to give an artisan touch to the entire context.
Wicker furniture is therefore chameleonic, perfect to match any styleand perfect it with a touch of personality and particularity, thanks also to the vast assortment of different models offered by the market. In this article we want to suggest some simple but effective ideas to integrate these elements into your home decor, whatever style you have chosen. Starting from its own characteristics and the advantages of using this material for the various accessories, we will proceed with some examples, to advise you on how to create fantastic sitting rooms with wicker accessories or integrate them individually in different rooms of the house. Wicker furniture: features and benefits
When we talk about wicker furniture, we often refer to the furnishing of outdoor spaces; in fact, these elements are very much exploited in this sense, however even inside the houses they can contribute to an added value thanks to the numerous peculiarities that make it an ideal piece of furniture.
The mass production of woven wicker furniture began in the distant 19th century and was joined by rattan, a natural fiber of Asian origin. The main advantages lie in its versatility , ductility , lightness and at the same time in resistance, features not as common as you might think. Resistance to atmospheric agents, for example, is one of the main factors that has contributed to the increasing use of wicker chairs and armchairs to create outdoor furnishings.
Wicker is obtained by intertwining willow branches which are elastic but very resistant and looks like a typically European fiber.
When wicker furniture, chairs and armchairs began to be used in homes, they typically fell within a strictly ethnic style of furniture. Today, on the other hand, they represent a sort of ace in the hole to break up an otherwise too set piece of furniture.
Among other things, the versatility of wicker furniture also lies in the possibility of whitening them – it is a material that, by its nature, tends to lighten with the passage of time, even more if exposed to the sun – or to paint them in different colors (typically in white, but it is possible to opt for different colors).
The last, important gift of armchairs, wicker chairs or other accessories in this material is to present themselves as extremely elegant and at the same time informal and welcoming , transmitting a feeling of warmth and familiarity. Furnishing with wicker furniture, armchairs and chairs: the alternatives
The market offers many varietiesof wicker furniture, chairs and armchairs, as well as a series of other furnishing items such as the typical picnic baskets, which can also be used as practical and elegant magazine racks; containers of various kinds to be placed in different rooms of the house, for example for dirty clothes waiting to be washed; frames for mirrors, lampshades and much more.
As for the wicker furniture, it is possible to choose between drawers, tables and coffee tables, bookcases, wardrobes and sideboards, most of which are made with structural parts in wood. Over the years, the tendency to color furniture made of this material with very different colors has also taken hold, for which there are white wicker furniture but also in various shades of brown, lighter or darker, as well as in green. .
The seats sometimes follow the same line as regards the combination with different materials (wood or metals for structural elements such as legs), although it is more common than sofas, stools and chairsare completely in wicker. It is possible to find very different shapes: wicker chairs with more or less high backs, rectangular or rounded, made with more or less long legs, even stools, rather than the classic timeless rocking chairs .
Even the wicker armchairs are the protagonists of numerous variations: a base made of the typical four feet or simply round, able to give the seats the appearance of real thrones – like the typical Peacock Armchair, a must have in the 70s. . Alternatively, a reinterpretation of these elements are the suspended wicker chairs or armchairs: fun, original and perfect to add value to the room.
As for the furniture, wicker chairs and armchairs are often painted in white, green, gray or with colors that recall the natural tones of wood. Examples of sitting rooms with wicker elements
The living room is the perfect environment to integrate wicker furniture, chairs or armchairs, creating an elegant, informal and at the same time romantic environment. As anticipated, it is a very versatile material, a feature that allows it to be used in any type of context: classic, modern, rustic, ethnic, shabby chic …
A living room with a classic style, rich in dark wooden elements, it is the ideal place to insert wicker chairs which, thanks to the lighter natural tone and the typical lightness of the material, are perfect for making the environment more delicate.
Even for a context characterized by a shabby chic furniture, taking advantage of wicker furniture (such as a sideboard or a table) painted with pickled finishes can be the best choice to greatly enhance the room.
In a modern living room , perhaps in black and white, you could choose to dedicate a corner to the insertion of a pair of white wicker armchairs with a central table, for a more classic and informal refined relaxation area that nevertheless represents a continuum with the context modern.
Finally, for lovers of the rustic or ethnic style it is possible to create real wicker sitting rooms where, unlike the previous examples, it is this material that represents the protagonist, to which other furnishing accessories or knick-knacks are combined, made to example in wood or wrought iron. Wicker furniture, armchairs and chairs for different environments
To round off this tribute to wicker furniture, we want to share with you some ideas for inserting various elements in natural fibers in spaces other than the living room.
The wicker armchairs are perfectly integrated even in passageways that, otherwise, would be rather anonymous: an example are the particularly wide entrances or corridors.
We have already reiterated that the presence of wicker tables and chairs for the creation of elegant outdoor lounges, for example on a veranda, are a good choice, however the same qualities of resistance make wicker chairs and armchairs perfect for a bathroom that has enough space to accommodate them in comfort: in this case, they could be placed in an empty corner, rather than near a bathtub of the classic, non-recessed ones. The result will be a truly elegant and refined environment.
Finally, for a truly romantic sleeping area, the choice of a bed with a natural fiber structure, combined with a wicker armchair complete with light cushions, certainly stands out among the best solutions.
A touch of romanticism should always be present in every home, as it is capable of completely transforming the environment. Wicker objects, accessories and furniture are the perfect representatives of this spirit and contribute in an important way to restoring a simple and at the same time elegant context.
