What do you think of when you hear wicker? Baskets? A chair on the back deck? How about kitchen tables and chair sets? Not so much? Maybe it's time for your thoughts to change. Wicker kitchen tables and chair sets are a brilliant choice for the kitchen, especially if you want to have one a little country charm.
Many think country décor when they think of selection made from wicker, but wicker goes back much further in time.
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Back in 1400 B.C., Egyptian families may well have gathered around them, as remnants of wicker pieces have been found that far back in time. It seems people of the time realized various reeds, rattan and other tree branches could be woven to create pieces of furniture.
In more recent times wicker kitchen tables and chair sets were seen as part of a country motif, possibly because they were items that could be made out of plant fibers found out in the country.
From glass tops to solid or even tile-topped, they come in styles to suit any environment. While the wicker itself is comfortable enough to sit on, there are also padded and cloth-covered ones for extra comfort.
If you have ever taken a seat on wicker kitchen tables and chair sets you know the distinctive creak that they make. This may have you thinking they're not sturdy and that eventually those creaks will become cracks and breaks your set. This is not the case. The creaks you are hearing are the woven pieces moving and repositioning themselves as weight is put on the furniture piece. Unlike regular wood, wicker kitchen tables and chair sets are made of plant fibers that are much like wires made of natural materials. Just like anything made of woven wire, it can bend, but doesn't break. Well made options will be able to last for years or even decades.
If you need more than just wicker kitchen tables and chair sets for your kitchen area, you will also be likely able to find matching wicker desks, drawers, tables and other pieces to complete the look you want in this portion of your home.
When it comes to care, they are pretty easy to clean. They can generally be dusted off and then wiped down with a damp cloth. It is possible that some food or other debris will get caught in amongst the woven pieces of reed. In this case, you may need to use a brush, or even a brush attachment on your vacuum, to get the debris out, and then clean as usual.
The resurging popularity of wicker kitchen tables and chair sets is proof this furniture type is not just meant for back yard getaways any more.