Rattan furniture is made from rattan pole. Rattan is among the oldest natural furniture material in use today. Unlike bamboo, which is hollow, rattan is a solid timber vine. Its outer skin is peeled and used to make rattan peel, a form of wicker. The poles are separated according to size and then used to produce furniture. The thicker parts are used for areas requiring more strength. Rattan is one of the strongest woods on earth.

Rattan outdoor furniture is made from a variety of materials which include willow, straw, rush, grasses and banana leaf. These materials are woven over and between rattan frames. In fact much of the furniture is a combination of wicker and rattan materials. So the distinction between wicker furniture and rattan furniture is slim at best. Wicker and rattan can be worked and formed into virtually any shape to create an unlimited range of products in every imaginable style. Whatever your home decor, a little bit of wicker and rattan furniture compliments the décor. Actually rattan is unsuitable for outdoor uses. But with the addition of synthetic resin material on to wicker weave beautiful rattan garden furniture is created.

Synthetic rattan garden furniture is created from materials made by combining two or more elements. These work very well for outdoor use and also in conservatory and sunrooms. Rattan furniture is stylish and comes in exclusive designs. With additional treatments it can also be made very durable. Wicker and rattan furniture are strong and light, easy to move around and can be used anywhere. It particularly looks very good on patios. It is not only strong and robust, but also warm and environment friendly because it is a natural product. Coming in literally hundreds of styles and designs there is nothing like the natural beauty of fine rattan furniture.