If you're looking for rattan patio furniture for your garden, you've come to the right place. If you’re not sure what you need, you can check out our rattan furniture buying guide for assistance in choosing the right rattan garden set for you.
Rattan and wicker garden furniture has that classic ‘stitched’ or ‘woven’ look, which can fit with a range of different garden styles, including on decking. It has a timeless style and is recognised for lasting many years with little to no maintenance required.
On this page you can browse and buy rattan patio furniture from one of the UK’s most trusted and reputable providers of outdoor furniture products. Available at low prices and with free GB delivery, our outdoor rattan furniture is at home in thousands of gardens around the country.
Rattan and Wicker Style Furniture
Rattan and wicker are often confused for one another, but ultimately, rattan is a type of material and wicker is a style of weave. So you can find furniture here that is of a wicker rattan style. For more information, read: Rattan and Wicker - What Is The difference?
Plastic Rattan Furniture
Rattan is a vine-like plant grown in tropical climates that has traditionally been used to make furniture. However, most rattan furniture on the market today is made from synthetic rattan (also known as polyrattan). This is for a number of reasons:
Plastic rattan is, surprisingly, more sustainable, as rattan plants were severely depleted by the industry and do not grow back easily. Synthetic rattan also typically lasts longer than natural rattan, and is less likely to be damaged by the weather. BillyOh’s rattan furniture is also UV resistant to prevent colour fading, leaving you with a furniture set that continues to look great long into the future.
Synthetic rattan is also different from rattan-effect furniture. Rattan effect is where a weave-style texture is applied to a solid plastic surface, rather than using real stitching.
Why is Rattan Furniture so Popular?
Aesthetically, rattan looks great in most styles of garden, whether it’s outside a rustic stone building or a slick and modern house. This timeless appearance, combined with its durability and comfort, has led to rattan becoming the go-to option for millions of gardens.
Part of the appeal of rattan is the way that the material attaches around the metal frame of the furniture beneath, giving it a similar appearance to indoor upholstery such as armchairs and sofas. It presents a gentle, comforting impression while also being hardy enough to survive the outdoors.
How To Clean Rattan Furniture
One of the best things about polyethene (PE) rattan is that it's incredibly easy to maintain. Keep your grey rattan look as good as new by simply:
- Dusting any glass tables and in between the weave
- Spraying down with a cleaner or diluted soapy water
- Wiping dry
You could even use a garden hose or a pressure washer on a very light setting - that's just how easy and resilient PE rattan is. For more information, check out this guide on cleaning rattan furniture.
What can I Expect when I Order Rattan Furniture?
Our rattan furniture sets arrive in boxes - usually multiple boxes, depending on the size of the set. There will be some assembly required using basic tools such as a screwdriver or Allen key. Full instructions are provided.
Deliveries for garden furniture typically take 5-10 working days. Delivery should be free except for the heaviest items, so if you see a delivery charge that shouldn’t be there, call our Customer Service team on 01909 768840.
In the unlikely event of any issues with your item, we would look to exchange and replace the affected box rather than the entire product.
How Long Does Rattan Furniture Last?
Synthetic or PE rattan is well-known for its weatherproof qualities including its resistance to:
- Rain
- Snow
- Frost
- Harsh UV rays
Consider that the aluminium frames of our BillyOh rattan furniture are also powder-coated and you have a garden set that could last you anywhere been 5-10 years (and even beyond if properly stored and maintained). That's why rattan garden sets are such a great investment for their price.
