| Cane furniture in our range includes an extensive
selection of Dining and Breakfast suites. The range has high quality features throughout and the sumptuous fabrics
you can choose from provides the appeal and style of the finest home furniture.
This cane furniture will always be comfortable and a joy to live
with for many years.
The cane furniture chairs all
have webbed seating for extra comfort and many are also leather bound
for durability. All our coffee, side tables and dining tables have toughened
bronze glass.
There is a vast collection of both woven, upholstery grade fabrics as
well as the more traditional cotton prints which you will take great pleasure
in choosing from. We use the finest quality fabrics and cushion fillings throughout our ranges and
all are fully fire retardant and meet the British standards. All our cane furniture features removable covers which are finished to a very high
standard. Great attention to detail and robust, traditional construction
techniques combine to create a fine collection.
Cane furniture in the range includes simple and classic dining room suites, coffee
tables and lounge suites. You will find an exclusive collection and experience the natural variation which is part of the aesthetic
appeal of hand made products. If you are looking for sumptuous comfort
and elegant styling for your home then we can provide it.
Cane Furniture Manufacture Information
Cane furniture is made from sustainably harvested
and plantation grown raw materials to minimise environmental impact. Fast
growing Bamboo is used for its great strength but its natural beauty is only
maximised when in the hands of the most skilled and experienced of craft people. Water Hyacinth and Abaca are
also used and give it a unique style.
Legs should be constructed from thick poles for maximum support, with extra
bracing added at the back of the legs. Sofa frames and bases of swivel chairs
which need additional support should have wooden frames to which rattan poles
are fixed with screws. Metal frames wrapped with peeled cane are also frequently
used. This yields a thin frame which provides strong and decorative support. Cane
Furniture Care
The final finish is usually stained or laquered to bring out the natural wood
tones. These finishes should feel smooth to the touch. This is meant for indoor
use only as direct sunlight may cause dryness and cracking. Properly designed
and constructed it is beautiful and can last a lifetime.
Cane furniture is mainly made from Manau, one of the most popular species. It is the most expensive
available and comes from the jungles of Indonesia and Malaysia. It has an
attactive surface, is durable and flexible. It also has high water resistance
and a tight tissue arrangement which prevents splitting. It is a creeping
vine grown in South-East Asia. It's inherent strength and flexibility is well
known. It is a renewable vine, so rainforests are not destroyed or unnecessarily
exploited. The inner bark is split to expose the fibrous core of the centre.
This is used to manufacture the main frame and by the use of steam
can be formed into almost any shape. The inner bark, known as Lapping, is
used to bind joints and for weaving backs and seats. In the hands of a craftsman,
it is a superb material for cane furniture.
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