Rattan vs Cane + what is wicker? I’ll explain! Rattan is a species of tropical liana, woody climbing stem plant, that grows in Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Their rural villages rely heavily on rattan trade for their income, making this a major proponent for poverty alleviation in these regions - reason to feel good about buying rattan/cane/wicker products! The 13 species of rattan have grown to be highly sought after as they grow faster than timber, are easier to transport and the core is one of the strongest wood-like materials in the world. 


RATTAN

Rattan, which is typically used to build furniture, comes from the core of the palm which grows thick and similar to the trunk of a tree. Think indoor and outdoor lounge chairs, featuring large reedlike shapes. (fun fact: the rattan core is steamed and bent to create the curves we see in furniture products and when the material dries it will hold that form forever)


SHOP RATTAN

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Emo Occasional Chair-Chairs-StyleMeGHD

Emo Occasional Chair

Cane is the outer “bark” or skin of the rattan strands or veins. This is used in decorative, woven, accents as seen here on our @stylemeghd Caprice Cabinet. Due to its bendable qualities cane is frequently applied in a round webbing format, creating circles within the woven pattern, and often times pressed flat (spline cane) for a chair seat.

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Carmel Sideboard
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Carmel Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Carmel Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Carmel Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Carmel Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
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Carmel Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD

Carmel Sideboard

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Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
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Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD
Clarita Sideboard-Consoles + Sideboards-StyleMeGHD

Clarita Sideboard

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Carmel Desk-Desks-StyleMeGHD

Carmel Desk

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Caprice Cabinet-Cabinets + Bookshelves-StyleMeGHD
Caprice Cabinet-Cabinets + Bookshelves-StyleMeGHD
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Caprice Cabinet-Cabinets + Bookshelves-StyleMeGHD
Caprice Cabinet-Cabinets + Bookshelves-StyleMeGHD
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Caprice Cabinet-Cabinets + Bookshelves-StyleMeGHD

Caprice Cabinet

Wicker is the reference to the manner of weaving natural or synthetic materials such as; rattan, cane, bamboo and other grasses to create the makeup of a product. Wicker is the stylistic description of the product produced through the process of weaving these materials. It is not a specific species of plant but a make up of a variety of materials. 

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Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
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Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
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Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
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Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
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Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
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Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD
Selma Outdoor Chair-Outdoor Lounge Seating-StyleMeGHD

Selma Outdoor Chair

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Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
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Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
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Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD
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Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair-Outdoor Dining Chairs-StyleMeGHD

Tuscan Outdoor Dining Chair

We love all of these material applications for its aesthetically pleasing palette, light weight, durability and environmentally friendly factor! Add some golden textures to your home.