Outdoor Living Furniture

Rattan is vine like palm from the tropical “A” regions:  Australia, Asia, and Africa.  It is similar to bamboo but the strands are solid.  Its diameter can be up to 3 inches thick.

Wicker is NOT a palm or bamboo but rather a “weaving process” generally using smaller diameter rattan which is easier to weave.  It’s as simple as that.  When I was young, I used to think wicker was the white furniture and rattan was the brown.

In any case, I would advise not to use natural rattan/wicker furniture outdoors.  Instead, purchase vinyl/plastic wicker that will last much longer exposed to outdoor weather.