Wicker chairs and wicker tables are one of the more fashionable pieces of furniture these days. They are often made of rattan, and are comfortable and long lasting. They can fit almost anywhere, be it the living hall or the garden or patio. They are light and easy to handle too.

Wicker patio dining sets could be an elegant touch to the setting of a house, Wicker Dining Sets often suiting family gatherings. The 3 piece bistro set, with one table and two chairs, is ideal for a couple. The 4 piece wicker dining set and the 5 piece models are more common and suit a family dinner. Some of them like Pinehurst model can be easily moved around depending on whether the dinner is to be had in the open verandah or in the dining hall. Others like the deep seating models are more comfortable and cushioned and suit a permanent setting.

Wicker outdoor furniture is very popular. One can have the trendy looking beverage chat set, with a small low center piece surrounded by four chairs. This is ideal for an evening tea or coffee. Natural wicker is very resistant to sunlight and hence suits best for garden furniture. Care should be taken however to not leave them in the rain for a long time. Wicker chairs have natural fibers whose strands are spun very tightly to give them an elegant look and finish. Some of these wicker tables and chairs are powder coated with aluminum stands and painted with vinyl so that they do not rot. These chairs because of their structure are comfortable, and resilient to heat.

Wicker dining sets are usually made up of some rattan, which has a fibrous core. It is a tropical vine with hard outer shell, giving it lot of strength. This twisted rattan being fibrous inside is very light and hence very much movable. Once painted with black or white, these wicker chairs and tables have a casual elegant look. The dining set could be placed in the terrace or patio, where a family can enjoy some good time, in the mornings during winter or in the evenings during summer.

With a steel frame, and various colors, most commonly brown or black, the wicker sets are made to lend flexibility around the house. Besides they come in all shapes and sizes, be it the swivel chair or the lounge chair, or the relaxing arm chair. Wicker furniture has a good balance of style and comfort.