Art Wickerware Makes A Comeback

A 90th birthday hunt through the archives of cane and rattan conservatory furniture leaders Desser & Company has proved the enduring popularity of wickerware.

A quirky hand drawn illustration on a change of address card from the 1970’s clearly depicts the most popular items of the time. And today these items are as much in demand because of the current appeal of all things retro.

Company sales director, Mark Stewart said: “anyone looking to give their home a retro feel can find inspiration from us whatever their budget. You can invest in furniture with our ‘Morley’ suite or ‘Mistral’ wicker swivel chair or keep it simple with a pair of wood and bead curtains.”

“And anyone wanting to step further back in time with the type of linen basket you might have hidden in at your gran’s house during hide and seek should get one of ours. We also have two great circular woven wicker storage tables that can double up as ‘work baskets’. With the growing popularity of knitting and the environmentally friendly messages about repairing, these tables are an attractive and practical solution to storage, just like the work tables of old.”

And the reason for the enduring appeal of wicker, rattan and cane items and furniture? Their environmentally friendly credentials, which mean that you can be 'green' as well as bang on trend.