Colonial Plantation Chair, Side Table and Footstool Options

The Colonial Plantation or Planter Chair is a traditionally styled veranda chair which is made from a combination of teak and poly rattan. The chair is available for purchase on its own, or it can be bought with a side table and / or a footstool, or the side table and footstool can be purchased separately.

The furniture can be used outside or inside a conservatory.

Dimensions:
Chair:  height 430mm x width 560mm x depth 560mm
Side table: height 430mm x width 560mm x depth 560mm
Footstool: height 360mm x width 560mm x depth 460mm

The colonial plantation chair is a traditional piece of furniture which has now been brought bang up to date with the addition of ecolene poly rattan, a man made material ideal for garden furniture due to its resistance to weather and uv light. You still have the traditional look of the furniture with the teak hard wood frame.

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Maze Rattan Winchester Corner Group  – 4 – 6 Seater

The Maze Rattan Winchester Corner Group is a rattan resin weave corner group set which seats four to six people, and it has an accompanying glass topped table. The set also comes complete with the neutral coloured cushions pictured which are water resistant.

The furniture is made from man made rattan which is actually a resin weave material, which is woven around an aluminium frame for strength and then welded in place so that it doesn’t unravel. Rattan garden furniture is popular because it does not rot, fade, become brittle or get infested like wood, and the only maintenance it requires is the removal of dust which it can pick up from the garden. It is recommended that the furniture is covered over the winter months and hosed down before the first use after the winter.

This is a very attractive corner group arrangement. The furniture has been ergonomically designed to help you not only be comfortable, but also to retain good posture whilst you are seated, although if you are lucky enough to have it to yourself, you might just choose to lay across it and soak up the sun

Dimensions:
Table: 80cm x 80cm x 30cm (height)
Mid section: 75cm (width) x 65cm (depth) x 67cm (height)
Corner section: 75cm (width) x 65cm (depth) x 67cm (height)

No home assembly is needed.
There is a year’s warranty on this item.

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Maze Rattan Washington Sofa Set in Light and Dark Brown Mix or Black – 4 Seater

The Maze Rattan Washington Sofa Set is a rattan resin weave four piece, four seater sofa set comprising a single two seater sofa, two arm chairs and a glass topped table. The glass table top is constructed from tempered 0.25″ safety glass. The set comes complete with the seven neutral coloured polyester cushions, which have covers which are removable and machine washable at a low temperature.

The furniture itself is constructed from resin weave which is woven around an aluminium frame and welded into place so that it cannot unravel. This makes the furniture strong, whilst it remains lightweight. Rattan furniture is becoming increasingly popular as it is virtually maintenance free and it is does not fade, crack, rot or become brittle when left outdoors, although it is recommended that the furniture be covered over the winter months and hosed down before the first use after the winter.

I particularly like the way the backs of the chairs are arched, meaning that you can recline on them and really relax in the garden. Furniture like this is great for outdoor entertaining and turns your garden into an additional reception room.

Dimensions:
Table: 90cm (35.4″) x 71cm (27.8″)
Two seater sofa: 87cm(34.5″) x 150cm (59″)

No home assembly is needed.
There is a year’s warranty on this item.

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Garden furniture is available in a wide range of materials including:

• Hardwood – such as teak, oak or balau
• Softwood – most commonly pine
• Poly rattan – a resin weave man made rattan, usually reinforced with an aluminium frame
• Textilene – a quick drying man made material used for seats and seat backs
• Powder coated steel  – steel given a coating to prevent rusting
• Aluminium  – a metal which does not rest
• Polyester – frequently used for gazebos or parasol canopies.

The most prized – and expensive – material for garden furniture is hardwood due to its appearance and durability. However, poly rattan over the past few years has become increasingly popular as it is completely weather resistant and requires little 0r no maintenance. It can also be used to create more innovatively shaped garden furniture than hardwood and circular sets, cube sets, day beds and wave rider sun beds provide increased variety of choice. Poly rattan furniture is often bought for professional use too, because of its long lasting and hastle free nature.

Cheaper garden furniture is often made from a powder coated steel frame with textilene seats, but they are usually collapsible for easy storage and furniture such as this is ideal for occasional use, where you use it in the garden as required, and put it away in a garage or a shed when not in use.

Aluminium garden furniture is often very attractive to look at, with swirling designs and a very traditional, English garden appearance. It also does not rust. Pine furniture, on the other hand, looks good but should be treated with preservative about once a year to maintains its good looks and keep it free from rot.

Entertaining

If you are wanting to entertain in the garden, seating is a priority, and most garden sets will sell extra chairs separately so that you can seat everyone. It’s been my experience that people far prefer to huddle around a slightly too small table – provided they have a chair – than to be playing “musical chairs” or sitting two to a chair, so it’s worth making sure you have sufficient chairs for the number of guests that will be coming. Picnic benches are great for children as they are quite happy to squeeze together and you can seat more children than the recommended number of adults without a problem. They also allow children to have their own party whilst you have yours!

Comfort

If your primary purpose for garden furniture is comfort, not entertaining, treat yourself to one of those Luxor Swing Seat Gazebos. Complete with curtains and nets, the seat will actually fold down to make a double bed for the ultimate in garden relaxation.

There are two types of preservative available for wooden garden furniture – oil/ spirit  based and water based. Water based preservatives do not soak into the wood well and need repeating regularly. Oil and spirit based preservatives are longer lasting, but they can damage plants before they have completely dried.

You should wear gloves when applying preservatives, and take care not to splash them onto exposed skin.

Hardwood may not need preserving as it is naturally much harder and longer lasting. Teak is an example of a hardwood. Softwoods are more susceptible to rot and will always need treating. Pine is an example of a softwood – although not all pine is the same. Pine grown slowly in forests in northern Europe tends to be more durable than faster growing versions from southern Europe.

Richmond Medium Round Picnic Bench – 8 seater

The Richmond Medium Round Picnic Bench is a pine circular picnic table with a round table and four benches, which seat two per bench. The table has a hole in the centre for a parasol.

The pine used for the bench is taken from PEFC certified forests. This pine comes from Scandinavia, where the pine grows slowly to make it denser, more hardwearing and longer lasting. The pine comes from managed, sustainable forests.

This table requires some home assembly and the wood should be coated with a wood preservative such as Cuprinol for a longer life.

Dimensions:

Table: diameter 112 cm; diameter with chairs 208 cm.

This is a great piece of garden furniture, and fantastic when the weather is warm and your children bring friends home from school and want feeding. They love it, and you get to keep all their mess out in the garden! Once they’re in bed, you can use it yourself, and enjoy a glass of wine outdoors in the sunset with your friends.

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Richmond Large Round Picnic Table – 8 seater

The Richmond Large Round Picnic Table is a pine picnic bench with a circular top and four benches. The benches are wide and easily seat two people per bench – one person on either side of the table leg. The table also has a central hole for the positioning of a parasol or a patio heater if required.

The pine used for the bench is taken from PEFC certified forests, this pine has been slow grown in Scandinavia to make it a denser and longer lasting pine. To get the most out of your furniture it should be treated with a wood preserver such as Cuprinol.

This table requires some home assembly.

Dimensions:

Table: diameter 134 cm; diameter with chairs 211 cm; height of benches: 79 cm; weight 78 kg.

Easily seating 8 people, this is a great piece of furniture for your garden at a great price. Reviewers have said the table is easy to assemble.

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Bordeaux Corner Group Rattan Garden Furniture Set in Black

The Bordeaux Corner Group Rattan Garden Furniture Set is a poly rattan modular sofa set which can be rearranged in lots of different ways in order to suit the available space. The set is completely weatherproof and maintenance free, and can be left outside all year round if necessary. The front and back cream coloured polyester cushions are included with the set, which also boasts a glass topped coffee table. The glass is 5mm thick safety glass.

Great for informal parties of friends, load the table with drinks and snacks and enjoy an evening out – in your garden. This set is so comfortable and is a really great way of enjoying your outdoor space.

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Windsor Wicker Rattan Cube Set with Parasol – 4 seater

The Windsor Wicker Cube Set is a rattan cube set consisting of four rattan armchairs, four matching footstools, a glass topped table and a 2.6m diameter crank and tilt parasol. All the cushions seen in the photo are also included with the set – they are made from water resistant polyester and are washable. They are deep filled to be really comfortable.

When not in use, the chairs and footstools all slide neatly under the table to form a tidy cube (see adjacent photo). The set is maintenance free and can be left outdoors all year round if necessary. It will not crack, fade or become brittle, but it should be wiped over with a cloth before use to remove any dust or dirt. The poly rattan is supported by an aluminium frame which is lightweight yet sturdy. It is guaranteed never to rust.

Dimensions:

• Parasol: 2.5m
• Table: Height 76 cm, depth 113 cm, width 113 cm
• Chairs: Height 69.5 cm, depth 53 cm, width 53 cm
• Footstools: Height 33 cm, depth 49 cm, width 45cm

This is a great looking set that comes complete with everything you need to enjoy your garden this summer, and nothing extra to buy. There is no home assembly required either.

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Wave Sun Lounger in Rattan

The Wave Sun Lounger is a rattan sunlonger that can be placed in multiple positions for maximum comfort.

It is made from poly rattan, a weatherproof material which has recently become very popular for garden furniture because it doesn’t rot, fade or become brittle when left outside.

This sun lounger is available in cappuccino or black, in 6mm flat weave rattan, or natural 3.7 mm ecolene weave rattan.

Note that these sun loungers can be stacked up to ten deep when folded.

Extra chunky sun lounger cushions are available separately, as is the Arizona side table, which is also pictured above.

Ideal for soaking up the sun, and very comfortable, these sun loungers are perfect for relaxing in the garden on a hot sunny day.

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