Woven
furniture crafted of great assortment of natural materials
and catching styles is still among welcomed product categories,
in both national and international markets. In the competitive
age, manufacturers and retailers alike are realizing that
the low-end offerings won·¯t stand the test of time or weather.
It is not exceptional for the woven furniture. Those products
at low prices and with poor quality are gone, which are
replaced by high-end categories for both outdoor and indoor
use, feeding consumers·¯ increasing demands for comfortable
and trendy lifestyles.
Besides
featuring a prominent accent of naturalness
that resulted from the adoption of natural materials, like
rattan, straw, wicker, bamboo, or the combination of two
or more materials, and sophisticated handcrafts as well,
the woven furniture also continues to attract customers
attentions for its diverse styles, from classical and antique
collections, to contemporary and modern designs, offering
customers more options to match today's living styles.
The combination of good fabrics and seat suspension systems
applied in the deep-seating woven chairs are reported to
be a trend in the market of nowadays. Characterized by wider
arms, high backs, bigger seats and plush cushions, this
kind of woven chairs offers the same seating comfort of
upholstered chairs, and became nice complements of both
interior decoration, and is good for porch, patio or outdoor
furnishings.
When it comes to colors, the rich dark and natural finishes
are still dominate, while the mossy greens and light natural
finishes are emerging too, according to many manufacturers
and retailers. In addition, white and antiqued light finishes
also remain popular in some regions, like coastal areas.
As for the styles, although modular and sectional collections
with contemporary looks are appearing more often, those
traditional and transitional designs still remain strong
sellers.
(Source and photos from Casual Living)
