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But what is Rattan anyway? Rattan is a natural fiber native to Asia and Oceania, called Calamos Rotang. Rattan fiber is very flexible, malleable and very resistant.making it a great material for creating furniture of all kinds, such as chairs, armchairs, tables, sofas, ottomans and even baskets, boxes and many other decorative items for your space.
The difference between rattan and wicker
So, rattan is a plant that can be used to make furniture. And wicker is a weaving technique, which can also be used to make furniture.
We call the process of weaving cane or similar materials to form a durable surface wicker, while rattan is the material that is woven into furniture.
Sustainability
A Sika design is one of the largest and oldest rattan furniture manufacturers in the world, therefore sustainability is part of the company’s ideals and daily activities. Since 1942, rattan is a key part of sustainable furniture productionas demand has grown significantly in recent years.
Likewise, the Lighthouse Barcelona takes pride in creating designer and quality products, combined with an excellent transportation service that ensures consumer products are transported in stacks to reduce the volume transported and save energy. They use sustainable packaging without disposable plastic with the aim of revolutionizing the furniture, decoration and design sector. Corn contribute to building a better future in terms of sustainabilitysince the furniture industry is an industry that impacts the planet, which pushes them to want to do more and better in this field.
Reasons to choose rattan
With a timeless design, rattan furniture is very solid, strong, bendable and can last a lifetime without needing much care.
- No glue is needed in the production of this furniture;
- It’s easy to work with and extremely ecological (it regenerates in a period of between 5 and 7 years), and can be processed after being steamed for 10-15 minutes, which facilitates the production of sustainable furniture;
- Rattan has 600 different variations, 40 of which can be used in furniture production.
Another reason to invest in sustainable rattan furniture It’s the fact that it looks good in every room of the house, from the kitchen, to the living room, to the bedroom or even the bathroom.
This material can adapt to any decoration, especially outdoors, be it a terrace or a garden, since there is a wide variety of possibilities in terms of colors, formats and with personalized cushions according to the taste of each customer.
Let yourself be inspired in our ideas and give a new image to your space. To help you, here are some examples of how you can personalize your interior design with this refined and sustainable furniture.
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