Thanh Cong Handicraft Company Limited is a family business based in Hanoi, Vietnam. In particular, we are famous for producing rattan furniture and materials at Thanh Cong Handicraft Co., Ltd. How to make rattan furniture at Thanh Cong Handicraft Co., Ltd, let’s find out in the article below! Let’s find out in the article below!

1. What are rattan tables and chairs?

Rattan tables and chairs are derived from natural rattan materials, a flexible, fibrous plant that is very close and friendly to people, and made into products such as rattan furniture, vases, picture frames, etc., interweaving clouds. With artisans’ skillful hands, unique furniture with beautiful designs has been born with good bearing capacities, such as rattan tables and chairs, rattan cabinets, and rattan baskets.

2. Advantages of rattan furniture

Instead of using industrial items such as wood, felt, plastic, etc., many people now choose to use natural rattan materials because they bring the living space inside the family to become airy and in harmony with the environment. Rattan furniture is increasingly present in our lives, in our modern homes because of outstanding advantages such as:

• The friendliness of rattan furniture makes life more elegant.
• The price of products made from rattan is lower than those made of natural wood.
• Diverse models, suitable for many interior decoration styles in the house.

• Rattan has high durability, using time up to ten years.
• Gentle in moving, arranging, and arranging inside the house space.
• Rattan furniture does not warp, so the time to use is more extended.
• Rattan furniture can be painted without staining.

Thanks to these outstanding advantages, rattan furniture is chosen by many homeowners when decorating, bringing us a lot of fun and creating a more lively living space.

3. How to make rattan furniture at Thanh Cong Handicraft Co., Ltd

• Step 1: Choose bamboo cloud material

Choosing raw materials can be the most crucial step in the production process of rattan furniture because it determines the quality of a product. The type of rattan that is said to be the best is the kind of rattan that is not young, not old and has high plasticity.

To get the desired works, the artists must first understand the materials they will make. The best kind of rattan must be a kind of rattan that is not young, not old, of sufficient size, about 5m long, straight, round, and free from pests.

• Step 2: Preliminary cloud

The thorny outer shell will be removed, revealing the white rattan flesh. The rattan is then also exposed to the regenerated vapor to move to the initial processing stage.

• Step 3: Material handling

The rattan is dried quite carefully to dry the material and get the color. When drying, the clouds will turn red if there is too much smoke or too little smoke. The rest of the drying process If it rains, the rattan fiber loses its beauty; in the sun, it loses its freshness. If the cloud is not dry enough, the skin will be colorful. If the cloud is too dry, it will lose its softness. Therefore, the process of dew-drying requires a lot of work from artisans.

• Step 4: Straighten the rattan

Rattan is a natural material, so rattan ones are always naturally curved and twisted. Use whips and machines to edit rattan tracks straight.

• Step 5: Bending rattan

Cloud songs are captured in Steam to make singing clouds more flexible and accessible. Cloud song is used according to the shape of each model structure of rattan furniture.

• Step 6: Positioning in the mold

The finished chair configuration sections are surface treated with sandpaper to treat the scratched places. Cloud track positioning has entered the campus and is managed in a stable room to ensure humidity standards.

• Step 7: Build a rattan table and chair frame

Parts of rattan furniture will be assembled with anti-rust stainless steel screws. The table and chair frame system is manually adjusted to match the best model. After that, the surface of the screw and nail positions will be treated to increase the product’s aesthetics.

• Step 8: Tie and knit rattan tables and chairs

Tables and chairs are tied and knitted manually at the joint positions or decorated according to the customer’s design. Using wet rattan fibers to create suppleness and after drying will be delicate lines.

• Step 9: Finishing

After finishing, the table and chairs will be sanded and treated with the remaining surface, if any. After that, they are glued, painted, glossy surface, and trimmed to the most complete before packing and shipping to customers.

4. The secret to using and preserving rattan furniture

Sun drying before use is one of the practical tips for maintaining rattan furniture. Because sunlight can kill bacteria and termites. Please dry rattan furniture for 1-2 sun before use.

Store in a dry place:

• Use rattan products in an air-conditioned, dry environment.
• Avoid long-term exposure of rattan furniture to rainwater or sunlight.
• Avoid letting water pour directly on rattan furniture products. 

Clean rattan furniture at least once a year. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt from the crevices. It would help to use a small broom or soft cloth to avoid scratching the item. Use a soft cloth or rubber sponge with soapy water to clean, and avoid using strong detergents that can damage the product’s surface.

I hope the above article has helped you better understand how to make rattan furniture so you can confidently use this product. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to send thanhcongcraft an email us at info@thanhcongcraft.com or message us at WhatsApp: +84967485411. Hope to serve you soon! Best regard! Check out for more: Rattan News and Rattan products