Manufacturers Supplying Resin Wicker Backyard Furniture

Most of the time we are searching for furniture that will be placed inside our homes - whether that includes chairs or attractive lamps or even office furniture for a home business. But how about those attractive and comfortable furniture items for your patio or deck?

Buying resin wicker outdoor furniture doesn’t mean you have to resolve yourself to the meager selection at your local garden center or department store retailer.

It’s possible to find high-quality, well-designed, outdoor wicker furniture, and there are three global companies that are doing it - Agio International from Australia, Ficks Reed from Chicago and Gloster from Indonesia and the UK. To find out more about each of these unique furniture companies, keep reading.

Wicker Furniture by Agio International

Agio International’s line of wicker furniture is known for being high-quality and able to resist and outlast just about any weather conditions. Their wicker is treated with a strong resin that’s even UV-stabilized to prevent it from fading and cracking in the sun. The company makes everything from sun loungers to full patio sets.

However, the downfall of buying resin wicker outdoor furniture made by Agio International is the price. Because it’s hand woven and fully treated, Agio products can cost thousands of dollars, making them out of reach for the casual consumer who’s simply looking for basic, outdoor patio furniture.

Wicker by Ficks Reed

For over 120 years, Ficks Reed has been making furniture from rattan, wicker, bamboo and other exotic hardwoods. The company does the majority of its sales through custom orders and subsequently offers customers their choice of 300 styles and over 30 colors or stains. There are four colors available in their outdoor resin line - these include Java, Sequoia, Espresso and Natural.

Because of the company’s prevalence as a high-end manufacturer of indoor and outdoor wicker furniture, buyers should be aware of fakes or copies. Counterfeit Ficks Reed products are common. So before buying, consumers should consult the manufacturer to ensure the store is a registered retailer of their product. Alternatively, buyers can purchase directly from Ficks Reed and even order custom made products.

Gloster Furniture

Gloster Furniture first started in the UK in 1981 as a manufacturer of teak garden furniture. After a few years, the company moved their operations to Indonesia and began to diversify - including products like wicker or metal furniture in their line up. Their rattan wicker is high grade and treated with a special moisture and UV-ray resistant resin to minimize weather damage to your investment.

Though Gloster is known for being a high-end producer of quality resin wicker outdoor furniture, they’re primarily known as a teak furniture manufacturer, which was the company’s first business. Because wicker isn’t the focus of their business, customers can expect a small product selection and the threat of their product lines disappearing or being replaced by teak alternatives.