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Handsomely designed and built to last, this black Strathwood resin wicker armchair offers classic style to weather ever-changing trends and reliable craftsmanship to stay pristine in either indoor or outdoor conditions. It comes complete with a comfortable bottom cushion as well as a 13-inch square pillow for the back. The 4-inch-thick bottom cushion measures 20 by 19 inches, with it and the pillow covered in an ivory polyester canvas fabric and accented with corded edges.

The chair features a classic, tightly woven wicker design with thin, reed-like strands in black covering a durable, rust-resistant steel frame. It has a slightly angled back for maximum comfort and arms that slope down to curved ends. Each leg is covered with wicker and has a plastic castor on the bottom to protect wooden floors. Part of a patio set, this bench coordinates with a matching two-seater bench and coffee table. The seating area is 20 inches wide and 21-1/2 inches deep, and the seat rises 16 inches from the floor. The back measures 32-1/2 inches tall, and the chair measures 24 inches from arm to arm. These chairs have a weight capacity of 250 pounds.

The wicker strands are made from durable polyethylene (PE) resin, which is designed to withstand fading, weathering, and aging within a temperature range of -70C (-94F) to 80C (176F) degrees. The washable wicker strands have a powder-coated finish with a modest sheen that easily sheds drizzle and accidental drips, and its looks will remain unchanged for three years under normal usage. No assembly required.

The term “wicker” doesn’t refer to a particular material, but a style of construction that weaves together stiff strands of fibers such as rattan, willow, and bamboo. Woven furniture has been around since ancient Egypt, but wicker is believed to have been given its name in Scandinavia–with wika meaning to bend and vikker meaning willow in Swedish. Wicker was first popularized in America in the 1850s, and was used extensively in the Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century.