Collection: Wicker & Rattan Outdoor Furniture

Is wicker or rattan right for your space?

Wicker and rattan furniture bring a relaxed, coastal look, and where they suit depends on shelter. A covered patio or alfresco area works best, keeping the weave out of constant sun and rain. An entertaining space suits a wicker lounge set or dining setting for a resort feel. A reading corner gains from a single rattan chair. And a poolside works if the wicker outdoor piece is a weather-grade synthetic, since outdoor wicker handles the open with the right resin. Decide how sheltered the spot is, since natural rattan needs cover while synthetic wicker handles the open — and the piece follows.

What's the difference between wicker and rattan?

Rattan is the material — a natural vine — while wicker is the weave, the way the material is woven over a frame. Outdoor furniture mostly uses synthetic wicker, a weather-resistant resin woven to look like natural rattan, over an aluminium or steel frame. Synthetic wicker handles sun and rain far better than natural rattan, which is best kept undercover. So for an exposed patio, choose synthetic wicker; for a sheltered, indoor-outdoor room, natural rattan adds warmth. Check which you're buying, since the weather-resistance differs a lot.

Which wicker pieces suit your space?

Match the piece to your area. A wicker lounge set seats a group for relaxing on a larger patio. A wicker dining setting pairs a table and chairs for outdoor meals. A single rattan or wicker chair makes a relaxed spot in a corner or a covered balcony. A wicker day bed or egg chair creates a cocooned retreat. Look for a powder-coated aluminium frame under the weave for rust resistance, and quick-dry cushions. Match the piece to your use — lounging, dining or a single feature seat.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy wicker or rattan

Here's the honest bit. Synthetic wicker over an aluminium frame is the buy for outdoors — natural rattan looks lovely but degrades in sun and rain, so keep it undercover only. Check the weave is a UV-stabilised resin, since cheap synthetic wicker still fades and cracks in harsh sun. The frame underneath should be rust-resistant aluminium. And the cushions need quick-dry foam and washable covers you store dry. Buy on the synthetic weave quality and the frame, matched to how sheltered your spot is.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What's the difference between wicker and rattan?
Rattan is the material, a natural vine; wicker is the weave. Outdoor furniture mostly uses synthetic wicker, a weather-resistant resin woven to look like rattan, over a metal frame.

Can wicker furniture stay outside?
Synthetic wicker over an aluminium frame handles sun and rain and can stay out. Natural rattan degrades outdoors and should be kept undercover.

Does wicker furniture fade in the sun?
Cheap synthetic wicker can fade and crack in harsh sun. Look for UV-stabilised resin weave, which resists fading far better in Australian conditions.

Is wicker furniture comfortable?
With quick-dry foam cushions and washable covers, yes. The weave gives a relaxed look; the cushions provide the comfort, so check they're good quality.

What frame is under wicker furniture?
Usually powder-coated aluminium or steel for rust resistance. Aluminium is lighter and best for coastal areas; check the frame is rated for outdoor use.

Complete the outdoor space

Wicker pairs with the rest of the patio. Add outdoor lounge sets, sun lounges for the pool, and outdoor storage for cushions.

Paying over time is easy — a $399 wicker lounge set is four fortnightly payments of $99.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.