wicker

Pliable weaving twig

Wicker is flexible twigs or thin branches woven together to make furniture, baskets, and other items: a wicker chair, a wicker basket.

The material is usually willow, rattan, or bamboo.

Wicker furniture is lightweight and often associated with porches, patios, and casual outdoor living.

material

rattan

Tropical palm for weaving

  • caneStick for support
  • willowNarrow-leaved waterside tree
  • reedVibrating sliver for woodwinds

bamboo · osier · rush · vine · natural fiber · pliable · flexible · durable · lightweight · biodegradable

furniture

chair

Single-person sitting furniture

  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • setteeSmall upholstered seating furniture
  • ottomanBackless cushioned seat

bench · armchair · loveseat · rocker · stool · chaise · swing · daybed · footstool · glider

aesthetic

rustic

Rural and unrefined

natural · earthy · pastoral · provincial · traditional · handmade · quaint · cozy · artisanal · bohemian

craft

basketry

Art of weaving containers

twining · coiling · interlacing · handicraft · artisan · craftsmanship · handwoven · lattice · pattern · technique

container

basket

Woven carrying vessel

storage bin · trunk · chest · creel · pannier · bassinet · cradle · tote · carrier · caddy

Categories
Opposites
material structure

wickersolid wood

Timber without composite layers

steel · iron · cast iron · lumber · metal

furniture style/aesthetic

wickerchrome

Reflective metal coating

leather · upholstered · mahogany · modernist · brutalist

material origin

wickerplastic

Capable of being molded

vinyl · synthetic · fiberglass · PVC · acrylic

Phrases
Family

wickerwork

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G