Design 101 - 20th Century Era Wicker and Rattan

Early 20th Century Wicker Steamer Chair by Perret & Vibert

Wicker furniture has been an outdoor staple in Western outdoor spaces since it took a firm hold in the Victorian era.  Wicker furniture designs evolved greatly through the 20th Century.

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Inspiration Board - Outdoor Furniture Design Styles

As homeowners transition from summer to fall in their outdoor spaces we in the industry transition from the current year's buying and design trends to those of the upcoming year.  Last week we were in Chicago at the Merchandise Mart for the Casual Living show. This show is where we do the lion's share of our product purchasing for a year.  We saw many beautiful and exciting products and trends and we will be sharing what we saw with you all this week. 

To get us started I thought I'd put together an inspiration board about the inspirations I believe many designers were working from.

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