The best rattan garden furniture UK 2023
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Rattan is the quintessential material for garden furniture: it’s hardwearing, stylish and natural-looking. Coming in pleasing shades of grey, tan, brown or black, rattan outdoor furniture will never go out of style.
Best rattan furniture at a glance:
- Best sofa suite for a party vibe: Maze Rattan Chelsea Lifestyle Suite with Glass Table
- Best for versatility: 10 Seater Rattan Cube Outdoor Dining Set - Black Weave
- Best for the wow factor: Nova Cambridge Grey Rattan Left Hand Corner Dining Set with Fire Pit Table
- Best rattan egg chair: B&Q GoodHome Apolima Brown & Ebony Black Rattan Effect Hanging Egg Chair
- Best for entertaining: Alexandria 4 Seater Grey Rattan Garden Corner Sofa Set
- Best for small spaces: VonHaus Luxury Rattan Bistro Set
What sort of rattan furniture should I opt for?
Before investing in your rattan furniture this summer, it’s worth doing a bit of advance planning. Think about who will be using your furniture. Are you after a garden set, or a sun lounger for solo relaxation? On on-trend egg chair (so comfy!) or a sofa for your kiddies?
If you have a big family or are likely to have a lot of guests, friends and family, you might want to opt for a 10-seater or 12-seater dining set. Rattan cube furniture can be a great option if you’re short on space, with all the pieces neatly folding together into a compact cube that’s unobtrusive when you’re not using it.
If you have a smaller household, you could go for a four-seater or six-seater dining set, a hanging rattan egg chair, or a set of sun loungers instead.
It’s also worth thinking about whether you will be mainly eating outdoors, necessitating a table and chairs, or whether you’ll be relaxing, reading and drinking, in which case you might prefer a lounger or sofa set.
What is rattan garden furniture?
Rattan outdoor furniture is having a ‘moment’ in the UK now, proving a hugely popular option for people seeking outdoor furniture. You’ll know the look: woven and a touch boho. But what is it?
Firstly - it’s not wicker, which is a style of weave. Rattan, instead, is the material used to make the weave. That means rattan furniture is more often than not not actually rattan, but rather a synthetic material designed to mimic rattan.
The synthetic version is quite often less expensive, and it wears well, so it’s a savvy option if you really like the look.
In terms of the stores that do it best - Amara and good ol’ Marks and Spencers impress us.
How can I keep my rattan garden furniture safe and long-lasting?
The best way to maintain rattan garden furniture is to cover it when not in use. To freshen it up, you can wipe the furniture with water with a small amount of dishwashing detergent.
To get into the small cracks, use a (old!) toothbrush. When it comes to how to repair it, you should contact your original manufacturer to see what they recommend.
Most rattan garden furniture is synthetic, making it robust enough to cope with weather year-round, making it more hardwearing. It’s not invincible though, so stay on top of it by cleaning it at regular intervals.
Our favourite rattan garden furniture UK
Key Specs: Material: Polyurethane rattan Size: H83cm x W179cm x D87cm
Set Includes 2 x rattan sofa pieces, 1 x rising table (glass top) and 2 x rattan benches
To bring an Ibiza pool party vibe to your home, you need this Maze Rattan Chelsea Lifestyle Suite with Glass Table from Cuckooland.
The super cool set is really adaptable to transform into whatever you need from your garden furniture, with options to create a lounge bed, lounge set with a coffee table or a dining set.
Available in brown, grey or natural, the suite even comes with a rising table to enable comfortable eating and drinking.
This is a sofa set you’ll never want to drag yourself away from.
As a side note, Cuckooland are fantastic to deal with, with superlative after service and free delivery (post code dependent). Thoroughly recommended.
