A tan POLYWOOD EDGE Woven Arm Chair 7-Piece Farmhouse Dining Set with Trestle Legs sits on a wooden deck by the ocean.

POLYWOOD Wicker Patio Furniture Guide: Compare Styles, Specs & Best Uses

Written by: Caitlin Evans

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Big news for patio design: POLYWOOD now offers wicker outdoor furniture across multiple collections. Our woven seating offers the airy look and feel of wicker, but is engineered to our trusted standards of all-weather performance.

Explore our products in detail in this handy guide. Explore the specs, design comparisons, styling ideas, and savvy tips to help you choose the right styles for your outdoor space.

What Is POLYWOOD Wicker Furniture?

Our all-weather wicker furniture features seats woven from 100% high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, attached to Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber frames—also made of HDPE. The combination of ClimateTuff™ materials and weather-resistant construction means our wicker chairs can outlast any forecast, from extreme heat to heavy snowfall.

Promising quality R&R through every season, our wicker furniture requires little maintenance and resists fading, sagging, and cracking. Like our lumber, the woven components clean up easily with soap and water.

POLYWOOD Wicker Patio Furniture at a Glance

Collection Seating Styles Key Features Best Fit For
EDGE
A close-up view of the seat and armrest of a POLYWOOD EDGE Woven Dining Chair with a white frame and tan seat.

  • Dining
  • Counter
  • Bar
  • Lounge

  • Seamless woven backrest and bucket seat
  • HDPE frame with squared edges and U-frame legs
  • 13 available lumber colors
  • 1 available weave color

  • Modern outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces
  • Minimalist-inspired aesthetics
  • Balconies and similar small spaces

Coastal
A close-up view of the seat and armrest of a POLYWOOD Coastal Woven Dining Chair with a brown frame and tan seat.

  • Dining
  • Counter
  • Bar
  • Chaise


  • Dining: seamless woven backrest and bucket seat
  • Chaise: separate woven backrest and seat
  • HDPE frame with curved arms and rounded edges
  • 13 available lumber colors
  • 1 available weave color


  • Poolside settings
  • Casual dining and bar areas
  • Balconies and similar small spaces

Jefferson
A close-up view of the seat and armrest of a POLYWOOD Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair with a black frame and white seat.

  • Rocker

  • Separate woven backrest and seat
  • HDPE frame with sloped runners and rounded edges
  • 7 available lumber colors
  • 3 available weave colors

  • Rustic porch and patio looks
  • Quiet, cozy gardens
  • Spaces with smooth, flat surfaces

EDGE

Seating Styles

  • Dining
  • Counter
  • Bar
  • Lounge

Key Features

  • Seamless woven backrest and bucket seat
  • HDPE frame with squared edges and U-frame legs
  • 13 available lumber colors
  • 1 available weave color

Best Fit For

  • Modern outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces
  • Minimalist-inspired aesthetics
  • Balconies and similar small spaces
A close-up view of the seat and armrest of a POLYWOOD EDGE Woven Dining Chair with a white frame and tan seat.

Coastal

Seating Styles

  • Dining
  • Counter
  • Bar
  • Chaise

Key Features

  • Dining: seamless woven backrest and bucket seat
  • Chaise: separate woven backrest and seat
  • HDPE frame with curved arms and rounded edges
  • 13 available lumber colors
  • 1 available weave color

Best Fit For

  • Poolside settings
  • Casual dining and bar areas
  • Balconies and similar small spaces
A close-up view of the seat and armrest of a POLYWOOD Coastal Woven Dining Chair with a brown frame and tan seat.

Jefferson

Seating Styles

  • Rocker

Key Features

  • Separate woven backrest and seat
  • HDPE frame with sloped runners and rounded edges
  • 7 available lumber colors
  • 3 available weave colors


Best Fit For

  • Rustic porch and patio looks
  • Quiet, cozy gardens
  • Spaces with smooth, flat surfaces
A close-up view of the seat and armrest of a POLYWOOD Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair with a black frame and white seat.

Design Breakdown: Style, Specs, and Best Uses

EDGE Woven Seating

EDGE’s wicker patio furniture designs deliver a balanced blend of textures. The frames’ smooth, straight lines contrast nicely with the curvature and intricate weave of the seats they hold, inviting depth and visual interest to modern outdoor rooms. 


You’ll find this same sleek-meets-soft appeal in the collection’s sling and deep seating styles. 


We have dining, counter, and bar seating on offer—in high- and low-back designs—plus lounge chairs. All are available in warm and earthy neutrals across our lumber finishes.

A brown POLYWOOD EDGE Woven Dining Chair with a tan wicker seat sits on a stone patio before ornamental grass.
Featured: EDGE Woven Dining Chair in Kona/Dune Grass

Style Suggestions

  • The EDGE Collection is filled with anchor pieces, or furniture with a visually commanding presence. Pair woven dining chairs’ sleek silhouettes with an equally modern table for a curated set that serves as your focal point.
  • While eye-catching, EDGE designs aren’t overly dominating—they play well with others. Gather the woven lounge chairs around a fire pit table for an elevated ambiance you can enjoy all night long.
  • EDGE’s clean lines and simple profiles complement a range of outdoor entertaining spaces. Line your tall pub ledge with EDGE wicker bar stools for cool style and comfort that lasts well past happy hour.

EDGE Woven Collection Specifications

  • Style: Modern
  • Seat type: Dining, lounge
  • Weight: 28–37 lbs.
  • Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
  • Seat capacity: 1
  • Materials: HDPE, 18-8 marine-grade quality stainless steel hardware
  • Lumber colors/finishes: POLYWOOD Heritage™ Traditional, POLYWOOD Vintage™, and POLYWOOD Select™
  • Wicker colors: Dune Grass
  • Warranty: 20-year residential (lumber); 5-year residential (wicker) 
  • Assembly required: Yes
  • Stackable: No

Coastal Woven Seating

Already well-known for its mixed-material sling styles, our resort-inspired collection now has a fresh, airy look with all-weather wicker accents. 


The designs are inviting, with gently curved seats and frames that create laid-back profiles. They’re giving “cold drinks by the beach” energy. 


You have your pick of dining, counter, and bar seating in high- and low-back designs, and chaise lounges. Each is offered in neutral colors in all of our lumber finishes for easy styling in any space.

Style Suggestions

  • Just add water! The woven chaise lounges fit perfectly by poolsides, on sandy beaches, and in lakefront patio settings. If you don’t live near water, these designs will bring the shoreside vibes to you.
  • If styling smaller spaces has you stumped, Coastal’s wicker counter stools and bar chairs offer a solution. The tall seats offer visual height—not width—as do the tables they pair with. For particularly cozy patios and tiny terraces, pair two seats side-by-side with a balcony table.

Coastal Woven Collection Specifications

  • Style: Transitional
  • Seat type: Dining, lounge
  • Weight: 27.5–73 lbs.
  • Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
  • Seat capacity: 1
  • Materials: HDPE, 18-8 marine-grade quality stainless steel hardware
  • Lumber colors/finishes: POLYWOOD Heritage™ Traditional, POLYWOOD Vintage™, and POLYWOOD Select™
  • Wicker colors: Dune Grass
  • Warranty: 20-year residential (lumber); 5-year residential (wicker) 
  • Assembly required: Yes
  • Stackable: No

Jefferson Woven Rocking Chairs

This wicker rocking chair’s rustic look knows how to charm its way onto wraparound porches and woodsy cabin patios.


The intricately woven back and seat contrast nicely with the frame’s smooth surfaces and rounded design. Yet both have a pastoral appeal that calls for peace, quiet, and fresh air—far from the hustle and bustle.


It’s available in limited POLYWOOD Heritage™ lumber options, with three weave colors to choose from.


We also offer another version of this rocking chair, made completely with Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber.

White POLYWOOD Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair with checkered lumbar pillows sits on a wooden porch atop a striped runner.
Featured: Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair in White/White Loom

Style Suggestions

  • The Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair’s bucolic vibe is perfect for modern farmhouse, coastal rustic, and French countryside aesthetics. Picture a few rockers lining a wooden porch, with family settling in to visit on a sunny afternoon.
  • Tables are the best accompaniment to rocking chairs, offering stationary spots to rest drinks and personal items. Choose a coffee or side table similar in style and color to keep the look cohesive.
  • Rocking chairs need room to move freely—at least two to three feet of clearance to the front and back to keep them from bumping into walls or furniture. If your porch is narrow, try angling them to the side a bit to give them space to sway.

Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair Specifications

  • Style: Classic
  • Seat type: Rocking Chair
  • Weight: 32 lbs.
  • Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
  • Seat capacity: 1
  • Materials: HDPE, 18-8 marine-grade quality stainless steel hardware
  • Lumber colors/finishes: POLYWOOD Heritage™ Traditional
  • Wicker colors: White Loom, Cahaba, Tigerwood
  • Warranty: 20-year residential (lumber); 5-year residential (wicker)
  • Assembly required: Yes
  • Stackable: No

How to Choose the Right Wicker Furniture for Your Space

Let’s get you a few steps closer to the perfect-fit woven furnishings.

  • Lifestyle: Think about what your family does the most outside, and pick furniture that facilitates these activities. 
  • Your personal tastes: Do you lean more towards minimalist aesthetics, beachy looks, boho vibes, etc.? 
  • Available space: Cozy porches call for clever planning and smaller pieces, while larger settings afford more room for creativity. 
  • Existing architecture: Your furniture should complement your home’s exterior.

Dig deeper into the details on all-weather woven furniture.

How to Design a Space With Wicker Outdoor Furniture

Follow our step-by-step styling instructions.

  1. Design around an anchor piece: Start with something that draws the eye and grounds the space, like the aforementioned EDGE wicker dining chairs and matching table, and build your look off that.
  2. Add planters and greenery: All POLYWOOD wicker patio furniture comes in neutral hues, and you can maintain palette continuity with our outdoor planters. If you want pops of color, simply fill the containers with brighter blooms.
  3. Incorporate umbrellas: Pop open a patio umbrella to add shade on sunny days. Choose canopy fabrics that coordinate with your furniture colors to tie the look together.
  4. Mix in more materials: For extra depth and tactile appeal, incorporate accents made from stone, metal, and various textiles. Think jute area rugs or wind chimes. Just be sure to keep the colors complementary for a cohesive look.

FAQs About POLYWOOD Woven Furniture

Is wicker good for outdoor patio furniture?

Wicker can be a good patio furniture option if it’s made with outdoor-rated materials like HDPE or similar synthetic resins. They’re durable with stronger resistance to pests, fading, moisture, and breakage than natural rattan, reeds, and other organic materials used in wicker furniture.

Can wicker furniture be left outside in winter if covered?

If your wicker furniture is made with durable materials, it can be left out during winter with minimal risk for damage. While not required, covers can simplify future cleaning, so choose strong and snug options. 

What is better, rattan or wicker?

Rattan is a type of plant with long, durable stems. It’s distinct from wicker, which is a weaving technique. Rattan is often used to craft wicker furniture and decor.

Is wicker outdoor furniture still in style?

Yes! We’re seeing a resurgence of all-weather wicker outdoor furniture. Homeowners and designers alike love its delicate details, texture, and durability.

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Caitlin Evans

Cait is an Indiana-based creative content writer who has been with POLYWOOD since 2020. She’s a Purdue alumna, a proud logophile (word nerd), and an advocate of the Oxford comma. In her free time, Cait loves gardening, cooking, running, camping, and spending time with her husband and four fur children.