Sabtu, 04 Agustus 2007

Strathwood Ritta All-Weather Wicker 3-Piece Bistro PatioSet, Dark Gray

Enjoy meals for two out on your balcony or patio with this contemporary styled, Parisian-inspired Strathwood bistro set, featuring two folding chairs and a table. Handsomely designed and built to stay pristine in outdoor conditions, they feature sturdy aluminum frames and the mid-sized, mocha-hued wicker weave of the Camano outdoor furniture line. Both the chairs and table fold for storage, and their legs have a curvy elegance and dark gray powder coating. The table measures 24 inches in diameter and rises to 28 inches tall. Its wicker center is framed by a straight-edged, dark gray border. The chairs feature the mocha wicker weave on the seat and angled seatback. All legs have a plastic castor on the bottom to protect wooden floors.

The tightly woven wicker strands are made patio from durable polyethylene (PE) resin, which is designed to withstand fading, weathering, and aging within a temperature range of -70C (-94F) to 80C (176F) degrees. The washable wicker strands have a powder-coated finish with a patio furniture modest sheen that easily sheds drizzle and accidental drips, and its looks will remain unchanged for three years under normal usage. No assembly required.

The term "wicker" doesn't refer to a particular material, but a style of construction that weaves together stiff strands of fibers such as rattan, willow, and bamboo. Woven furniture has been around since ancient Egypt, but wicker is believed to have been given its name in Scandinavia--with wika meaning to bend and vikker meaning willow in Swedish. Wicker was first popularized in furniture patio America in the 1850s, and was used extensively in the Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century.

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