The best wicker furniture and decor effortlessly integrates a coastal vibe to your space,.The material is unexpectedly versatile, low-maintenance, and available in a range of price points. It’s also been seen in home tours around the world—from Bryce Dallas Howard’s historic home in Upstate New York to Anderson Cooper’s Brazilian getaway. Designer Kate Ferguson of New Canaan’s Palomino Interiors calls it a classic, and well-suited for formal or casual spaces, indoors or out.
“Wicker adds a layer of texture and color that nothing else in the marketplace can deliver,” Ferguson says. “It can make a room feel warm and inviting immediately.” Ferguson often seeks out antique or vintage French bistro wicker, and looks out for names like Franco Albini, Nanimarquina, Bielecky Brothers, and Atelier Vime. For her, wicker offers a cohesive or juxtaposing element.
“I was just looking at a beautiful image of a really formal Italian living room with vintage Albini ‘Lobster Pot’ stools next to a chinoiserie lacquered coffee table,” she says. “One was super formal and very polished and elegant, and the wicker had a handmade, rustic feel to it, but together, they worked so well.”
From chic and space-saving settees to elevated light fixtures, there are so many ways to incorporate wicker into your interior and exterior design year-round. With Ferguson’s notes in mind, we scoured go-to retailers like Matilda Goad and Mainly Baskets, and explored the online catalogs of our editors’ top online furniture companies, such as Serena & Lily and Lulu and Georgia.
Our Top Picks for Wicker Furniture:
Serena & Lily’s entire Pacifica collection is worthy of our attention, but this pendant light shows how moldable and creative you can get with wicker furniture. It makes a statement as a standalone fixture, but when paired with multiple pendants in varying sizes can form a bespoke installation.
Faux wicker and aluminum are used to craft these nest-like patio chairs. Part-sculpture, part-seating, it’s a versatile outdoor furniture piece that can work in a modern patio or poolside. Break up the texture with an upholstered ottoman that matches the UV- and water-resistant Olefin fabric or a powder-coated coffee table to create a conversation set.
Wicker seating is a timeless option, whether you’re shopping indoors or out. We think these handwoven rattan stools are just the thing to break up all-white cabinetry in a classic or artisan-style home. Add in a wicker pendant overhead to tie it all together a la Anderson Cooper. Each one is sold separately, but works best as a two- to four-piece set for a kitchen island or bar.
The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. . With multiple sizes available, it can fit on a modern-minimalist white oak side table or craftsman-style credenza.
This all-wicker floor lamp brings a warm, bohemian flair to any living room. There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.
Weather-resistant wicker and outdoor cushions with Sunbrella slipcovers are key for exterior furniture, and this armchair is a comfy, swiveling, mixed media accent for alfresco entertaining. Purchase as a two-piece wicker patio furniture set, nab a few to place around a fire pit, or fill out your outdoor space with a coordinating sofa or loveseat and a contrasting acacia wood or teak coffee table.
The home furniture at Anthropologie’s Terrain is full of exclusive, handcrafted products like this synthetic wicker table with a glass tabletop. Made for indoor or outdoor dining, it’ll look natural in a rustic Italian-inspired room or surrounded by blooms in a garden. Round out your patio dining set with a contrasting group of chairs made with outdoor-friendly aluminum, or go with upholstery for an indoor arrangement.
British designer Matilda Goad’s trapezoidal rattan wall shelf is I the ideal space saver according to Ferguson., It’d make a high-quality accompaniment to a small nightstand or home office desk, or it could even function as a key shelf to prop up some paperbacks and your favorite candle.
Another one of Ferguson’s favorites, Mainly Baskets has a variety of pieces to indulge in the wicker trend. There are several baskets, of course, but we’re partial to the subtle dose of whimsy thanks to the scalloped edges on this best-selling coffee table (P.S. It’s one of many styles in the company’s Scallop set).
The low-profile form and rounded edges of this chaise sofa feels laidback but still luxurious. Place it on a contemporary concrete-paved patio with other outdoor furniture, or carve out a casual gathering spot in the corner of a sprawling lawn. The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker, with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability).
Wicker vs. Rattan: What’s The Difference?
You’ve probably noticed rattan and wicker are used interchangeably, but that’s not exactly accurate. Wicker refers to the method of weaving—most outdoor wicker furniture features materials such as rattan, raffia, bamboo, and willow reeds. Natural wicker is more prone to mold or mildew damage, which is why many companies have responded by using durable synthetic textiles (also known as resin wicker) that can withstand all sorts of weather conditions in your backyard, patio, or porch.