Types and colours of seating structures
Traditional rattan
This rattan retains its siliceous skin, its knots, and sometimes has a slightly speckled appearance and nuances of tones.
Manila, the lighter, more contemporary rattan
Malacca, the traditional dark rattan
There are two major types of rattan for structures. Manila (light rattan) has been used for 25 years, and Malacca (dark rattan), which is the historic color of Parisian terraces.
This rattan retains its siliceous skin and knots and sometimes has a slightly mottled appearance mottled appearance and shades of colour.
Usage
Unbarked rattan retains its skin like glass, which protects the inside of the cane from moisture. This furniture tolerates occasional rain and a certain level of humidity.
Peeled rattan
To make peeled rattan, the raw rattan canes are peeled which gives the cane a completely smooth appearance. The knots of the cane are no longer visible, the color is uniform. Slight nuances in tones are possible. The knots on the cane are no longer visible, and the color is uniform. Slight nuances in tones are possible.
Peeled rattan is light in color when new and gradually develops a beautiful light honey color, eventually darkening to a rich honey hue over time
Usage
Indoors only
Lacquered rattan
The furniture is lacquered (application of several layers of paint) on a peeled structure.
The entire RAL range can be made to order, even in small quantities. Color validation is always done with the sending of a sample.
PDF File The furniture is lacquered (several coats of paint are applied) over a barked structure.
Usage
Indoor only.
Aluminum and steel structures
The furniture is lacquered with powder-coated epoxy paint baked in the oven (powder coating).
The standard RAL colors below are available for MOQs of 10 pieces.
Specific RAL colors can be studied from 200 pieces. Color validation is always done with the sending of a sample.
The furniture is lacquered with baked-on epoxy powder paint(powder coating)
Usage
Indoor only