Wicker furniture has deep roots in America, dating back to the 1840s.

The first company in the U.S. to use machinery to shave Wicker strands off raw Rattan Cane was the AMERICAN RATTAN COMPANY operating in Fitchburg, MA.. This is important to note in the production of American made Rattan furniture.

The American rattan furniture manufacturing began when Cyrus Wakefield, a Boston grocer, recognized the potential of discarded rattan cane left at American docks after shipping. Wakefield’s innovation led to the founding of the Wakefield Rattan Company—the first commercial manufacturer of wicker furniture.

By merging with Heywood Brothers in 1897, the Wakefield Rattan Company dominated the market during the Golden Age of Wicker. Today, this craftsmanship remains at the core of our furniture offerings.

Did You Know?
Many of today’s classic wicker designs, such as conversation chairs and open-weave chaise lounges, originated from the innovation of American craftsmen.