Actually I deleted my comment bc I looked back at the pics and realized, doh, there is a cushion. Obv needs recovering but there it is!

For those of you with outdoor wicker furniture, how often do you have to clean or dust it? That’s been my concern with wicker.

I have outdoor faux wicker and my answer is: never. The cushion’s covers do need to be cleaned, but I don’t dust/clean the wicker frames except once at the beginning of the season.

That chair is really cute but I would want something with armrests. Does it look really short?

I prefer the real wicker not the faux, but I understand the faux's appeal as far as endurance. In fact I have an all weather faux chaise lounge from Plow and Hearth, dark green, it was expensive. I bought it a long time ago for sitting outside in the privet arch. However, I find it uncomfortable first because it is a chaise (legs get tired stretched out on it, which sounds weird but they do) and it is a little difficult getting in and out of. I even bought a very expensive Plow and Hearth cushion especially made for it some time later.

Storage during the winter was another problem. So it went to the cellar one winter and never came back out. In fact, now a large pet carrier sits on it which acts as a bed for the cats down there at night. I can only imagine how hard it's going to be to clean it, so much dust, etc. With the all weather tho you can just spray it with water. Which is why is was so nice to let sit outside and not have to drag it in and out.

I agree about arm rests on chairs. They are a must for me too.

ETA: actually I don't use my wicker chairs much at all anymore. I have metal chairs and table and chair sets. No worries at all about letting them sit out. Certainly not as romantic tho.

I also have that First Houzz photo saved as I love it as well. I also have been searching for a wicker or rattan chair. I like the Venice rattan chair at Serena and Lily as it looks comfortable. Rattan chair It also comes in blue.

Oh I love that S&L chair in blue.

re arms on the chair, yes, I like arms too, but this would be one of those “looks cute in the corner” chairs that‘s only used when, say, book club is here.

Gail, I think it’s a normal size, just the angle of that pic. It looks like an average size chair in other pics in the ad.

I‘m going to look at it this morning and for $30, it’s worth an experiment at least to see if I can revive it. If it doesn’t end up being living-room worthy, it can go on the porch! If nothing else it will keep me busy this weekend since, of course, we have no plans for the holiday. 😷😷😷

This one on Overstock is nice

I like the overstock one but I LOOOVE the Serena and Lily chair. The S&L chairs are so reasonably priced I would buy two and maybe put one in a bedroom. Because a pair of chairs is always more useful long term.

I love wicker too..... if your chair doesn’t work out you can always use it for a planter

Child’s wicker chair and begonias.

I would either pay up for one like Cottage Home, or buy vintage and paint it. Esp for a living room. IMHO there's a lot of meh wicker out there.

Cran, I love your porch and furnishings. I was admiring it on the porch thread too. I especially love the simple arrangement of the 3 pots with geraniums on the coffee table.

The more I look at pics and think about this, the more I think I want a chair with some age/imperfection.

Do check Craigslist - this one below is in Andover, MA for $85 or best offer. I imagine the cushion covered in a great fabric. There are several in MA and CT.

https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/fuo/d/andover-wicker-comfortable-lounge-chair/7149008243.html

This is in Sunapee NH - a rocker and a straight wicker chair for $125.

https://nh.craigslist.org/fuo/d/newport-wicker-rocker-and-chair/7140649469.html

Are you still considering the $30 green chair? I think that one has so much character, even in its current rather dilapidated state!

We have faux wicker on our patio, and at first I wasn't thrilled with it (it was a gift), but have grown quite fond of it. We've taken it out into the yard to hose off the dust at the beginning of patio-sitting season, but this year I just went over it with a gentle spray cleaner and wiped it down. Worked fine.

I have an older Pier 1 wicker chair on the stairway landing. Like so many things in our home, it's become a "cat chair."

I too was thinking Craigslist. I got this chair and table on CL - separate purchases.

Love wicker, rattan. Sue and y'all got me searching too. That green one for the $ is too good to pass up. Here's one on sale Wayfair

I got the green chair! It’s old and heavy and sturdy. I just hosed it off and a bunch of paint chipped off easily so I’m sure most of it will come off with a wire brush. Since I was Out In The World anyway, I stopped at the hardware store and got several cans of spray paint in a nice muted olive green color. Looks like I have a full and exciting weekend ahead. 🥳

ETA, thanks everyone!

I will say when you decide to do something you get done fast...;~)

Ha! Not really, I’ve been looking on and off for a long time. And as you know, when you see something on CL you have to act fast. Even if I work on this chair and it comes out meh ... I’ll have a new chair for my porch!

Ditto, cran!

It's a really cute chair, its different. I think if it's just for occasional use it's perfect! Did you get it?

Can't wait to see the finished project!

@Sueb20, get a spray can trigger gizmo. It makes spraying so much easier on your hands/fingers. This is an example at Lowes, but I thing most places that sell spray paint have them.

Cran-I love your little wicker chair planter.

Looking forward to seeing your cool chair all spiffed up!

Congrats, nice score.

It's adorable! Love the green you chose and the little piggy pillow is perfect!

You certainly were busy this weekend and the chair looks great - now you can make an impact with your fabric choices if you want.

Love it! And it shall be called 'Piggy Chair'!

Love that color - it turned out great!

Nice color and love that pillow!

Ha, just randomly threw the pillow on there. Guess it’s meant to be!

Great color, Sue, can't wait to see your fabric choice.

Love it.

What a cute chair! Great find.

A d o r a b l e

It's got personality....love it.

That is one of my favorite rooms, too. I have it saved so I can look at it for inspiration. It sends out such good vibes.

I think it's lovely! And I love the random piggy placed there too!

I just bought fabric to cover the seat, as well as a staple gun (which cost more than the chair LOL) so will post a pic when it’s done (we’ve got a storm coming so I’m saving this for a rainy day project). I set the chair in our foyer and I really like it there, which was not my original plan but I think it looks really cute there. Will show you when it’s done! Meanwhile, my friend is helping her parents to downsize, and they have super old, sturdy wicker chairs with similar lines to the chair in my original inspiration pic. I’m hoping they will sell one to me. They’re in great shape but need to be painted. I’m so excited but then I have to stop so my house doesn’t become granny’s wicker emporium.

I'm confused. So it's not a cushion to recover but an upholstered piece with a hard bottom? Hope you get your wicker chair. Not to worry, two wicker chairs aren't gonna make a wicker emporium. LOL

I have a chaise, chair and side table to get rid of at my dad's house in case you are interested. HAHA!

Tina — this is my chair — it has an upholstered seat cushion.

Yes I knew that was your chair. I guess I thought that was a cover (sewed, not upholstered) if that makes sense. Look forward to seeing the new fabric!

I think every room can handle a touch of wicker, rattan or bamboo. Here is my bedroom. Please ignore the moth trap.

Well, the cushion recovering is very amateur but if you don’t look closely, it’s okay! I know we liked the pig pillow, but I think this little pillow makes the right statement... (it’s a “state” pillow — supposed to be for Hawaii but I’m pretending it’s just “Hi.”).

I love it!!! It is perfect. Your furr babies had to be in the photo! Too cute!

Tell your assistants “good job”! Lol