Wicker is any sort of hard woven plant
fiber formed into a useful object. Wicker is usually used for baskets or
furniture.
Materials used can be any part of a plant, such as the cores or canes of rattan
stalks, or the whole thickness, as with willow switches. Other popular materials
include reed and bamboo.
Complete reproduction of rare 1897 premiere issue of most
famous wicker company catalog; probably finest primary source. Includes rocking
chairs, armchairs, divans, tables, cabinets, etc.
Over 400 illustrations. Indispensable
reference for antique dealers, collectors, Americana buffs.
Often, a frame is made of stiffer materials, after which more pliant material is used to fill in the frame. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it an ideal inexpensive option for furniture that will be moved often. It is often used for porch and patio furniture.
Wicker furniture has been documented as far back as ancient Egypt. It has been proposed that the extensive use of wicker objects in the Iron Age had an influence on the development of the patterns used in Celtic art. In recent times, its aesthetic was influenced heavily by the Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century.
The oldest and most prominent North American manufacturer was Heywood-Wakefield in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Antique wicker products are highly sought after by collectors.
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