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 Infrared Saunas: Relax at Home from the Inside Out Saunas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:September 1, 2023 Eight benefits of relaxing in an infrared sauna, plus our favorite saunas by Health Mate: the Enrich, Inspire, and Essential series. Read More Outdoor Lanterns Add Dramatic Elegance: Tempest Torch and Tempest Lantern Tempest Torch Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:August 1, 2023 Gas lamps dramatic elegance to outdoor spaces. Learn about Tempest Torches and Tempest Lanterns. Read More 5 Trends in Luxury Outdoor Furnishings for 2023 Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:July 1, 2023 Create a stylish, comfortable, multi-functional outdoor oasis that you’ll love spending time in. Read More Complete Fire Pits by Fire Garden: Big, Bold, Beautiful Flames Fire Pits Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2023 Dreaming of a fully-assembled, weatherproof fire pit that provides cozy warmth year-round? Check out Complete Fire Pits, a new line of fire pits manufactured locally by our friends at Travis Industries. Read More Minimalist, Modern, Danish Patio Furniture by Houe Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:May 1, 2023 Rich’s customers love the Danish modern, minimalistic style of Houe furnishings, so we continue to expand our line each year. Check out our selection of dining tables and chairs, cafe tables, chaise lounges, rocking chairs, tray tables, and benches. Read More Adirondack Chairs: Weatherproof and Environmentally Friendly Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:April 3, 2023 MADirondack (by Seaside Casual), is a modern take on the Adirondack style. These sleek ergonomic chairs have a seat height of 14" and an arm height of 22". Read More