Cane, Rattan, Conservatory Accessories, Patio Furniture, Sofas, Chairs, Blinds

The Origin of Cane

Cane (rattan) is a climbing palm that is mostly found in the southern parts of Asia. In countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia it is easily the second most important forest produce, after hardwood. Cane can climb for more than 200 meters into the dense treetops of the jungle, holding on to the foliage with thorns.

To harvest the cane, the stem is cut through at the base and the plant is dragged down from the trees and cut into lengths. The thorns are removed and the cane is primed with disinfectant. Next the cane is dried and sorted into different sizes and qualities. Finally it is bundled for transportation.

At the furniture factory the cane is either used as a whole to act as the main structure of (for example) a chair, or split into strips to be used for the intricate weaving for backs and seats. The final product is then varnished and packed for shipment.

In England, the use of cane for furniture can be dated back to the 17th century, but in the 19th century it came to full bloom. The main qualities of cane are elasticity, lightness, durability and toughness and therefore cane is used in a lot of ways. Think of baskets, hats, kitchen utensils, chairs seats, and, of course, whole pieces of furniture. Even bridges have been known to be made entirely out of cane.

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