Not Quite The Same...
We have several pieces of vintage wicker in at Sisters. Years ago, wicker was only used on the front porch or in a sunroom. It was common to see complete “sets” of wicker, meaning a sofa or settee, a couple of chairs, sometimes a side table or two and a planter of some sort. “Coffee tables” were not a piece generally found and many times a side table was cut down to be used for that purpose.
Today, wicker can be used in most any room of your home. Of course, porches and sunrooms are still great spots for wicker but here’s a few more suggestions. Use a pretty table in a girl’s room as a desk for doing homework or smaller mismatched tables as night stands or on either side of your couch. Rockers are perfect in a nursery or in the corner of a den as a comfy spot to read. Wicker planters come in varying sizes and are fun full of bright flowers or ferns in a sunny spot in your kitchen. Wicker adds interest and a different texture to any room that has a lot of wood or upholstered pieces in it.
When buying vintage wicker, always buy pieces that are sturdy and don’t need repairs to the wicker. Wicker isn’t easy to repair and at least in my experience, it is difficult to find someone to fix it. Of course, if you are like me, I don’t mind a ding or two…..(I have a ding or two myself). If you would like to paint a piece of wicker, spray paint is an easy way to do it. I usually use gloss but it’s a personal preference.
So if you are in the market for something different in a spot or two in your home, consider a charming piece of vintage wicker. Of course you can always buy new, but somehow it’s just not quite the same…k
May 16, 2015