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Wicker furniture is widely known for its beauty, elegance and ease of care. This material can be used for nearly any kind of furniture ? from patio love seats to bar stools ? and can be left in its bare, natural color or dyed to match nearly any d?r. It's also incredibly durable, lending itself to high-traffic areas and outdoor use.

Natural wicker withstands the elements incredibly well, which makes it a perfect choice for any type of patio design. It typically doesn't mold like wood, and doesn't rust or discolor as metal does. Since it's tight and relatively non-porous, it is easy to clean with just a damn cloth or soft bristle brush.

Synthetic wicker furniture is similar to natural wicker in all these ways. It is manufactured from plastic, not cane, though, which gives it a few advantages over a natural wicker item. Unlike natural wood, plastic doesn't rot, rust of warp. Because of its even surface, synthetic wicker will also hold a dye more uniformly, and often exhibit a glossier finish.

An obvious benefit of synthetic wicker is its enhanced durability. Plastic is very rarely cracks, and is immune to splinters and swelling. The surface will remain smooth after exposure to even the most extreme elements.

Because it's synthetic, it's much easier to find, or special order, a matching set of various pieces. While you may need to search far and wide to find just the right combination of natural wicker pieces, synthetic wicker's manufacturing process makes it simple to expand your existing furniture set ? synthetic or natural ? with perfectly matching pieces.

A key benefit of going with synthetic wicker is the price. Natural wicker is expensive, and high quality pieces can be prohibitively pricey. The materials, craftsmanship and treatment of the cane, as well as the additional cost of purchasing a "natural" product, increases the price of natural wicker to a degree that puts it outside many budgets. Synthetic wicker, however, does not have much of this overhead. While it is still more expensive than many alternatives, it is considerably less expensive than its natural alternative.

The price may be lower than natural wicker, but synthetic wicker is still of a higher quality than typical, run of the mill plastic patio furniture. Synthetic wicker is stronger and better constructed than the cheap plastic chairs available at mass merchandisers. Not only are they more durable, they are also leaps and bounds more attractive. The woven construction also lends itself to multi-colored patterns and designs.

Synthetic wicker furniture can make a stunning, attractive addition to any d?r. Consider it for any room that cries for the traditional look of wicker and the durability of high-quality plastic. With modern coloring and manufacturing techniques, you, and your guests, will never know the difference.

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