4 ways you can combine wickerwork
18.7.2018
Translation: machine translated
Wickerwork is out of line because, unlike woven fabrics, it does not adhere to any right angles. The main thing is to bend it crosswise. That makes it versatile. You can integrate woven accessories and furniture into any interior.
The choice of materials for braiding is limitless. From sea grass and rattan palms to plastic, the technique can be used to connect individual cords to form a surface. Compared to wooden and metal furniture, wickerwork with open spaces not only looks light, it actually is. This benefits you if you want to visually break up your home. Or the next time you want to turn your furniture upside down - "no heavy lifting needed".
For me personally, wickerwork has charm due to the multiplication and the resulting formation of a pattern. What the grain of wood is, the number of threads and recesses is here. Irregularities make each piece unique. Inspired by the current Atelier Oï exhibition at the Museum für Gestaltung in Zurich, I looked at different designers of artistic wickerwork and discovered how they suit a wide variety of interior styles. You can find four examples here.
Rustic
Whether in a chalet or study, wickerwork cuts a fine figure together with other natural elements made of wood, furs and cotton fabrics. The combination looks calm thanks to the understated colours and goes well with both light and dark walls.
Modern
Wickerwork can also be different: instead of the obvious combination with natural wood, it also scores points as a contrast next to furniture made of stone or ceramic.
Industrial
Because opposites attract, rattan and metal can harmonise - and provide more comfort. Furniture made of steel alone offers less comfort.
Bohemian
Structures resulting from the weave skilfully complement boho chic. They form a decorative element that complements the pattern-loving style.
You can find more artistic braids here
Header image: Robustly laced wickerwork is used in furniture as well as accessories.
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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