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 Rattan Dining Room FurnitureRattan dining room furniture comes in sets that include tables with wood or glass tops, chairs, bars and barstools, hutches, and plant stands.. They are made of rattan poles with interwoven rattan wicker, different wood such as mahogany or teak, and various fabrics. Rattan is a general term for more than 600 species of vine-like palms that are native to tropical areas and grows in the mountain regions of the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Most readily found in Indonesia, rattan is easy to harvest and even easier to transport. The vines grow very long and are cut into 15 to 20 foot lengths, and then bundled and transported to the furniture manufacturer. Once at the manufacturer, this material can be steamed and then bent and shaped to produce a variety of furniture. The outer shell of the rattan, or peel, can be fashioned into strips which are used to wrap joints. It also can be used as a decorative accent and is often referred to as cane. Cane is often used to produce seat decking and back support on furniture It is commonly used to make furniture because it is lightweight, durable and relatively flexible.
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What is Rattan?
When compared pound for pound, rattan is one of the strongest woods on earthrattan is stronger than steel. Just like other types of wood, rattan furniture looks beautiful painted and stained, which makes it available in many colors. Due to its flexible nature, rattan can be crafted into many different styles. When left in its 1.5"-2.5" diameter, the pole of the rattan is used to form the frame of rattan furniture. The pole of the rattan can also be cut into smaller strands and woven into wicker rattan furniture.