Wicker Rocking Lloyd Loom Chairs
The wicker rocking chair can be made from several varieties of wicker. The traditional style is a hard woven plant filament that is reduced into a durable material. It is most often used for basket making and furniture. Rattan Stalks are the most common source to be used for making wicker, but plastic, resin and even woven steel are also common. The chosen material has much to do with the placement of the wicker rocking chairs.
While Rattan Stalks command the most value in wicker furniture, they are limited in their usability to indoor environments and function at highest performance in dry climates. Because of the environment that the Rattan Cane grows, it is most well suited for dry areas, and humid locations can cause the wicker fiber to breakdown more quickly. Regardless of where the chairs are kept, a higher amount of maintenance is important to keep them in good condition, and a well maintained chair can command high antique resale values.
For outdoor use the most suitable choice would be the resin wicker rocking chair. Resin is made by chemical compounds being mixed together that cause a hard material byproduct as a reaction. Different compounds can be used to achieve a solid resin. The most important advantage of this process is the resulting waterproof material that is produced. The resin fibers closely mimic Rattan Stalk wicker but will not break down in the elements. Since the outdoor wicker rocking chair has become one of the staples of the American Porch, resin is most often used as the material to manufacture porch furniture.
With the invention of the Lloyd Loom Chairs process, steel wire became a popular new material for the construction of wicker furniture. Steel wicker is common in modern design, known for its sleek appeal and long lasting durability. Steel wicker is the only form of the filament that can be uniformly woven in a single, continuous strand and therefore is often artistically portrayed with unique designs and displayed as art. Steel commands a high retail cost, but can easily last for multiple generations. It is uncommonly seen in use for residential properties or as patio furniture and often relegated as artistic display furniture.
Lastly, the plastic wicker form for baskets and rocking chairs is common. It is the least expensive option available for purchase. Plastic wicker is popular for patio furniture at coffee shops and retail restaurants. The common white wicker rocking chair is indicative of plastic wicker and while it maintains the fine appeal of the woven look, is cheap to replace and easy to maintain. This kind of wicker is also not popular for residential settings since it is not known for long-term comfort or visual appeal.
Collectors will prize the durability and versatility of wicker. Basket weavers, and shop wicker-weavers will proudly boast of the art of wicker design. Wicker enthusiasts are always on the lookout for rocking chairs and other furniture that is woven with the fewest continuous fibers. There are a variety of values that will contribute the overall value of wicker as a collector’s item. As a general rule, all of the values begin, and are based on the construction of the project from the original Rattan Fiber.
Go-In, the first known commercial producer of wicker rockers, dating back to the early 1850s. Few of the early concepts still exist. Nonetheless, the older the design, the greater the value of the piece will be. Collectors also have an interest in finding furniture that has a single frame piece—two at the most. A benefit to wicker is delivered by the woven tension it produces. Because it pulls on every angle of the frame it is sewn into, it conforms well to the sitter’s weight and contours. If there are breaks in the frame, the angular tension is also reduced. The most valuable and comfortable chair will have no more than three single pieces. Such a design can easily cost several thousand dollars. For more information about Lloyd Loom Chairs and Lloyd Loom please visit http://www.go-in.co.uk
While Rattan Stalks command the most value in wicker furniture, they are limited in their usability to indoor environments and function at highest performance in dry climates. Because of the environment that the Rattan Cane grows, it is most well suited for dry areas, and humid locations can cause the wicker fiber to breakdown more quickly. Regardless of where the chairs are kept, a higher amount of maintenance is important to keep them in good condition, and a well maintained chair can command high antique resale values.
For outdoor use the most suitable choice would be the resin wicker rocking chair. Resin is made by chemical compounds being mixed together that cause a hard material byproduct as a reaction. Different compounds can be used to achieve a solid resin. The most important advantage of this process is the resulting waterproof material that is produced. The resin fibers closely mimic Rattan Stalk wicker but will not break down in the elements. Since the outdoor wicker rocking chair has become one of the staples of the American Porch, resin is most often used as the material to manufacture porch furniture.
With the invention of the Lloyd Loom Chairs process, steel wire became a popular new material for the construction of wicker furniture. Steel wicker is common in modern design, known for its sleek appeal and long lasting durability. Steel wicker is the only form of the filament that can be uniformly woven in a single, continuous strand and therefore is often artistically portrayed with unique designs and displayed as art. Steel commands a high retail cost, but can easily last for multiple generations. It is uncommonly seen in use for residential properties or as patio furniture and often relegated as artistic display furniture.
Lastly, the plastic wicker form for baskets and rocking chairs is common. It is the least expensive option available for purchase. Plastic wicker is popular for patio furniture at coffee shops and retail restaurants. The common white wicker rocking chair is indicative of plastic wicker and while it maintains the fine appeal of the woven look, is cheap to replace and easy to maintain. This kind of wicker is also not popular for residential settings since it is not known for long-term comfort or visual appeal.
Collectors will prize the durability and versatility of wicker. Basket weavers, and shop wicker-weavers will proudly boast of the art of wicker design. Wicker enthusiasts are always on the lookout for rocking chairs and other furniture that is woven with the fewest continuous fibers. There are a variety of values that will contribute the overall value of wicker as a collector’s item. As a general rule, all of the values begin, and are based on the construction of the project from the original Rattan Fiber.
Go-In, the first known commercial producer of wicker rockers, dating back to the early 1850s. Few of the early concepts still exist. Nonetheless, the older the design, the greater the value of the piece will be. Collectors also have an interest in finding furniture that has a single frame piece—two at the most. A benefit to wicker is delivered by the woven tension it produces. Because it pulls on every angle of the frame it is sewn into, it conforms well to the sitter’s weight and contours. If there are breaks in the frame, the angular tension is also reduced. The most valuable and comfortable chair will have no more than three single pieces. Such a design can easily cost several thousand dollars. For more information about Lloyd Loom Chairs and Lloyd Loom please visit http://www.go-in.co.uk
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