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Information about cane, the natural material

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

It can be difficult for a person to tell the difference between cane furniture, wicker furniture and rattan furniture. Cane itself is mainly used as conservatory furniture; it has a good reputation for being strong and durable. Some popular pieces of cane furniture are cane sofas, cane tables and, of course, any of these pieces can be used in any room.

What most people do not realise is that cane is the stem of a rattan vine; its joints meet the palm leaf of the plant. New vines have to be left to develop and grow for up to 15 years, before being strong enough to be cut and used for Cane furniture.

In South East Asia, you will find cane being used as scaffolding for buildings, the same way that builders in this country use metal scaffolding. Rattan is the solid core found at the bottom of a vine, which means it is also an ideal choice as a material for manufacturing rattan furniture.

Rattan conservatory furniture, or outdoor rattan garden furniture, is growing in popularity with homeowners who want to use their furniture throughout the year. Wicker is a type of weave and you will hear many times the term ‘wickerwork’ being used, which is simply the name of the weave. Wicker conservatory furniture shows off its intricate weave – the darker colour of the weave looks absolutely wonderful with an array of bright seat cushions.

At 1st For Cane, we have a wide range of Cane, Rattan and Wicker furniture available.

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The Timeless Look Of Cane Furniture

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

The Timeless Look Of Cane Furniture

Cane furniture has become popular with homeowners with its timeless look. A conservatory looks complete with a beautiful conservatory suite made out of cane.

Modern living is enhanced with the fashionable designs that are available in today’s marketplace. Cane is recognised as a natural material, ideal for indoor and outdoor living.

Homeowners and businesses recognise cane furniture has become popular, and there are benefits of using beautiful designer pieces in both homes and the receptions areas of hotels and offices.

Cane first starts its journey as a raw material. Tough and durable, it’s an ideal material that is versatile enough to be used as flooring and other individual house accessories.

The material allows manufacturers to continue to update and modify designs to keep up with the styles that homeowners expect for their home.

Once a palm has been harvested the ‘sap’ is removed to allow the material be more flexible for a craftsman to mould it into various shapes.

The next stage is to split the material into strips ready for intertwining around much larger canes that are the framework of the furniture. The end result is a piece of beautiful cane furniture that will compliment a home or garden.

It is important to point out that cane furniture is completely environmentally friendly. Cane is a natural product and is made without the addition of chemicals or wood treatment.

At 1st for Cane we have a wide range of Cane furniture suitable for home and office.

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Relax and enjoy your cane furniture

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Have you ever had the urge to stop everything that you are doing within the home and sit down with a nice cup of tea and a magazine to relax your tired feet?

One of the most comfortable choices of furniture that you can sit on is one that is made from cane. Furniture that is made from cane or wicker can complement any room in the house. The most popular pieces that are known to be comfortable to sit on are the wicker rocker chairs. A wicker rocker chair snuggles up to a person as they curl up to read a book or sit and daydream for a few minutes.

Looking out of a bright and airy window when the weather is cold and wet gives you that sense of comfort that is essential in any home. If you sit on any piece of wicker furniture during the summer months and the weather outside is lovely and hot, you will need to make sure it is moved it away from the window when you get up. Cane furniture will suffer from direct sunlight as it can dry up the natural fibres. The result is that your cane furniture can start to show signs of splitting.

If you are designing a new conservatory and you want to furnish it so that existing home accessories will match, you can choose cane furniture which is available in a modern or a traditional design.

Wicker furniture is easily maintained and will last for many years. At 1st for Cane we have a wide range of desirable cane furniture to suit all tastes.

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Some practical information about cane furniture

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Conservatory furniture has always been associated with cane or bamboo, although most people do not realise that it is most likely to be made from a material called rattan. The material itself makes excellent cane furniture due to its strength and its ability to bend into many pieces of rattan furniture and other home accessories. Rattan is a solid core vine, while bamboo is hollow.

Outdoor rattan furniture is always popular as the material stands up to the wear and tear of family use, indoors and outdoors. Rattan is so strong and flexible that it is also used in sections to build scaffolding in South East Asia.

Fine cane is ideal for making cane furniture, and is used to stain some pieces of furniture for a more unusual effect. Some of the cane tables and cane sofas have designs that show off the type of weave that is derived from wicker. The overall finish is superb, with a mix of designs and patterned furniture that looks elegant in any room.

Other designs that can be incorporated into rattan furniture are achieved by weaving in swamp grasses, such as the reed. Reed is a material that is associated with the core of the Rattan vine and can be found in early American wicker chairs and cane furniture. Wicker furniture first became popular in America around 1850 and is now enjoying a new surge of popularity.

At 1st For Cane we stock a range of both traditional and modern pieces of cane, rattan and wicker furniture.

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Cane furniture stays the distance

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

When looking for new furniture for your home or garden, you will probably be looking for pieces that will last you for years to come. If that is the case, cane furniture is a perfect choice. Most people, when furnishing the home or garden opt for wood, metal and plastic but few consider the considerable benefits which come with buying cane furniture.

Cane furniture is one of strongest types of furniture out there and it comes at an affordable price. This makes it excellent value for money as it will last you for several years and, in many cases, is more affordable than other popular types of furniture.  What’s more, cane furniture will last for many years with only a minimum amount of maintenance.

The cane furniture here at 1st For Cane Furniture pretty much looks after itself, requiring little more than a dust to keep it looking good. Whereas wooden furniture needs to be polished and metal furniture is prone to rusting. It also stands up well to knocks and scrapes, coming away with minimum or no damage in most cases.

If you are looking for outdoor furniture, no other material compares to cane. Metal furniture will rust when it is outdoors for prolonged periods, wood tends to rot and dull over the years and plastic outdoor furniture is often flimsy and cheap looking. By contrast, cane is waterproof, insulates the heat and looks elegant in an outdoor setting. When it comes to the garden, cane furniture is the only furniture with lasting power.

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Set the scene outdoors with cane

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

The garden is a great place to relax with a book, admire nature and entertain friends. When the weather is good, many of us like to make the most of the sun and spend much of our spare time in the garden. For us, it is important that our garden is well presented and designed; just like our homes. This is especially important if we are going to invite friends and family over for barbecues and drinks in the garden. Getting the right furniture for your garden will go a long way in ensuring you have the perfect outdoor living space to enjoy in the warmer months.

Cane furniture is perfect for the garden for many reasons; not least its natural looks and durability. Cane furniture looks great in the garden because it is simple and natural. It blends right in with the outdoor scenery and looks just like it belongs there and always has. Cane is also a strong material which can withstand scrapes, scratches and changes in weather with ease so there is no need to worry about your furniture if the weather suddenly takes a change for the worse. It also keeps cool in the heat, making the use of cane furniture very comfortable.

Cane garden furniture can help you to structure your outdoor space and can be used to create a distinct sitting area in the garden. A good cane table, available here at 1st For Cane Furniture, makes a great centrepiece where everyone can gather and talk on a warm summer’s evening.

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Cane furniture is a great alternative to wood

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Cane furniture is very popular at the moment as many people come to realise that cane has many benefits that wooden furniture does not. Cane furniture has been around for centuries and has become more and more sophisticated over the years.  Cane furniture has never looked so good and this is one reason why it now competes so well against wood.

Another reason why cane furniture is a great choice is that it is a relatively natural product. The process of turning the raw material into a beautiful piece of furniture is quite a simple and organic one. Cane furniture is very green and few harmful chemicals are released; with even less going into the product. Whereas, wooden furniture often contains nasty chemicals such as formaldehyde which is unhealthy.

Cane furniture appeals to many because each piece is quite unique and simply designed. The cane furniture here at 1st For Cane has been expertly designed and manufactured and has much more personality than the average piece of wooden furniture. Using cane in the home can help to add personality and a unique sense of style.

If you are concerned about the environment, cane furniture is a good choice. Cane furniture is made from sustainable resources, whereas much of the wooden furniture available is not. Many trees and rainforests are being harvested to make wooden furniture and this has a negative impact on everything from the ozone to wildlife. Cane is the ethical choice and just another reason why cane is so popular at present.

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Cane furniture is flexible in its use

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Cane furniture is most commonly found in conservatories, sun rooms and dining rooms. It is, of course, perfect for these rooms as it is elegant, strong, natural and is also an insulator. It is however, a shame that cane furniture is not used more widely in the home as it can make a great addition to any room it is placed in.

Cane furniture lends itself to outdoor use as it is very durable. It stands up well to wind, rain and sunlight, so long as it has been treated first, and it blends in with the outdoor scenery well. Cane tables and chairs make great seating areas for summer get togethers and make the garden look wonderful.

The cane furniture here at 1st For Cane Furniture, is perfect for use in the conservatory or dining room. In the conservatory, cane is great for keeping you comfortable in the heat as it does not get uncomfortably hot, as leather would, in a hot room. Cane also works well in the dining room and helps to create an elegant space in which to dine with friends and family.

In the living room, a well placed cane chair or table can completely transform your décor. Cane can make bland and cold rooms seem more homely and add a touch of comfort to your room.

In the bathroom, cane furniture can help to create a calming and natural environment in which to relax and rejuvenate after a hard day.

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Bring nature to your conservatory

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The conservatory is usually the room closest to the garden and has beautiful views of the outdoor green space. When decorating your conservatory, it is always a good idea to bear this in mind and try to create a room which is in harmony with its outdoor surroundings and nature as a whole. The natural look is very popular at the moment as more people look to the natural world for inspiration. Green living is also a big trend at the moment and cane furniture is probably one of the greenest furniture options around at the moment.

Cane furniture hails from Asia and has a rich and exotic history. The manufacturing of cane has a low impact on the environment and the end product is a stunning piece of furniture which bears close resemblance to the natural raw materials used to make it.

Unlike many other types of furniture, the cane furniture here at 1st-For Cane Furniture, is not played around with too much and it is still clear where its roots lie. Most cane furniture is simply varnished to give it a nice sheen and then sold, sometimes with the addition of beautifully upholstered cushions which add comfort and elegant design to the furniture. Cane furniture works with nature not against it and compliments the outdoors without overpowering the natural beauty which is present in trees and flowers. Cane is very easy on the eye and is great for relaxing on a hot summer’s day.

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The future of furniture rests with cane

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Cane furniture has been a main stay in conservatory and patio furniture for many years now. It has been a popular choice due to its sturdy manufacture, natural look and lightweight properties. It is also very pretty and gives off a peaceful vibe. In 2010, cane furniture is set to get even bigger and no longer will its use be restricted to the sun room or garden areas; it is set to invade the rest of the home, too.

Looking at the furniture here at 1st For Cane Furniture, it is easy to see why more and more people are opting to use cane in their homes. Cane comes in many different forms, many of which would be impossible to recreate with other materials, and it adds somewhat of a natural, calm feel to any room it is placed in. Although cane is light and can appear to be flimsy, it is actually a very strong material which will easily withstand any knocks and scrapes which may occur. Over the years the upholstery on cane furniture has improved immensely and there are many modern designs available rather than just the traditional and somewhat outdated designs which spring to mind when most of us think of cane furniture.

Another factor that cane furniture has in its favour is the fact that it is very low maintenance and does not get dirty easily. Simply wiping your cane furniture with a cloth is enough to keep it clean and shiny.

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