In fact, wicker furniture is often called "rattan." Other natural materials used for wicker include full stalk plants, such as aggi switches, reeds, and bamboo. Several finishes or stains are used for the wood, and out of these, white wicker is highly sought after. But wicker furniture is often designed for the outdoors, and as wood isn't the most durable material for this setting, plastic or resin, woven in the same way, is used. While wicker comes in several wood finishes, white wicker is created. Natural wicker is made from hard woven fiber over a frame, and the cores from rattan stalks are the most common.

The white color gives the wood less of a traditional appearance, but rather than the cheapness associated with white plastic or metal patio furniture, white wicker has a higher quality design for use inside or outdoors. Wicker, in any color, is made from natural or synthetic material. With an unusual but appropriate character for warm weather, white wicker is used for all types of furniture, from chairs and tables to living room and desk sets.

Like any type of wood, wicker is designed in several styles to match many types of d cor, indoors or outdoors.