Rattan is actually a vine widely grown in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Related to tropical palm trees, rattan begins to grow like a tree, but then bends back toward the ground and grows like a vine through the rain forest. The vines are harvested and dried to be used in furniture manufacturing.

Wicker is actually not a distinct product, but rather a process of weaving rattan and other materials into finished products.  So while a rattan chair is truly made from rattan, a wicker chair may be made from a combination of materials such as straw or bamboo slats around a rattan frame.

Wicker and rattan are both lovely options for earth friendly furniture and both come in a wide range of styles and designs to help you create the look and comfort you want in your home.

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