Contemporary Wicker Furniture from EbelBy JHCadmin, April 19, 2010To celebrate Rich’s Outdoor Living Sale (which goes through May 10), I’m introducing you to a variety of patio furnishings Rich’s carries from top-name manufacturers. If you like contemporary wicker outdoor furniture, you’ll want to take a look at Ebel collections. (Rich’s is the exclusive Seattle-area dealer of Ebel furnishings.)Ebel, Inc. HistoryBased in Jacksonville, Florida, this family-owned business started in 1988, when Anne Ebel began selling resin benches from a retail business in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Unhappy with the quality of synthetic woven products, the Ebel family decided to manufacture their own.Their products are hand-woven in China using the highest-quality spline from Germany and France. (Interesting tidbit: it takes about a month to weave one sofa.)Environmentally FriendlyAll Ebel’s aluminum and weather wicker is 100% recyclable, and their teak parts are harvested from sustainable plantations. In 2008, Ebel Inc. partnered with Trees for the Future, an organization committed to furthering sustainable agroforestry in developing countries.Since its inception, Trees for the Future has planted nearly 50 million trees – estimated to remove 1 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year. Ebel Inc. has committed to planting enough trees to offset the carbon emissions resulting from the daily operations at their Florida headquarters.Furniture CollectionsWhen you stop by Rich’s for the Home, ask to look at two of our popular collections from Ebel:CannesThe Cannes collection, which is new for 2010, is available in Seashell or Black with stainless or aluminum bases. AvignonThe Avignon collection is available in Honey or Java. This ultra-contemporary collection includes unique furnishings such as a club swivel rocker and a rocker.It also includes a loveseat, sofa, club chair, ottoman, chaise lounge, double chaise lounge, cuddle chaise, and several configurations of end tables and coffee tables, as well as dining sets, bar stools, and even a serving cart.You can create your own unique look for any furnishings from Ebel by choosing from close to 1,000 different fabrics for the cushions on your furniture.Stop by any of Rich’s five Puget Sound locations to see our full line of Ebel outdoor furniture.Also in this series:Choosing your outdoor furniture: What’s best for the Northwest Grilling steaks in the front yard? Why Not! The latest wrought iron Bistro furniture from O.W. Lee Ipé: Truly sustainable furnitureRecent Articles See All 7 Must-Have Hot Tub and Swim Spa Features Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:March 1, 2023 An effective and enjoyable way to get pain relief is in a hydrotherapy spa or swim spa. Powerful jets alleviate body aches, while the buoyancy from the water takes pressure off joints. Read More Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY Tutorial Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 3, 2022 Step-by-step tutorial for your holiday mantel: How to create a classic tartan design. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More