Was your family getaway filled with wicker furniture on the porch and in the house? Maybe you've been lucky enough to have some wonderful wicker handed down through your family. For many, this furniture evokes strong memories.
When we bought our lodge, one of the first things we bought was a set of wicker chairs. They are practical, comfortable, appealing to the senses, and best of all, easily fit an adult and armfuls of children!
“A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.”
Twig furniture has probably been around longer than any of us realize. People are very resourceful and in the past created comfort from natural materials by necessity. Today, we choose this furniture for its charm.
The country decorating "style" of bentwood or willow furniture became popular in in the late 1800's as furnishings for rustic summer estates in the US northeast (Adirondack).
This style of furniture can be made from a variety of woods but willow is a popular choice.
Did you know there are more than 250 different species of willow around the world?
Source: Canadian Home Workshop.com