At Home from Home we stock a wide range of second hand wicker furniture. The beautiful furniture looks good in any style home from old farm house to extremely modern. After doing some on line research we have discovered some useful when buying second hand wicker furniture.
Wicker refers to a slender flexible branch, vine, or grass that is woven into a pattern. Wickerwork is the resulting form created by weaving or interlacing wicker. Second hand wicker furniture then, is furniture that is made from weaving branches around a frame into the shape of tables, chairs, chests, and sofas. Wicker furniture an be fashioned out of willow, rattan, bamboo, reed or synthetic materials.
Tropical settings and casual rooms lend themselves to the use of indoor second hand wicker furniture particularly well because of its light and airy nature, which is many times paired with colourfully patterned cushions. As well as its popular use in living rooms, bedrooms and conservatories, another use for wicker furniture is as outdoor patio furniture. Because of its comparable light weight, the furniture is easy to position around the yard and easy to move indoors when the seasons change. Other second hand wicker furniture is lampshades, hampers, planters, porch swings, baby bassinets and carriages.
Despite that belief, caring for wicker furniture can be problematic. The very nature of their woven surfaces causes them to be dust magnets. For maintenance of your second hand wicker furniture, follow these easy steps:
- Hoover or dust regularly and teat with clear furniture polish
- Protect your wicker furniture by applying a thin layer of clear lacquer
- For deeply solid areas, wipe your wicker furniture gently with mild soap and water
- Dry your second hand wicker furniture quickly if it gets wet as standing water can cause cracking or gaps between the weave
- For sharp edges or cracks, sand carefully with fine-grade sandpaper
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