Rattan vs. Wicker vs. Cane: What's the Difference?

Clearing up the confusion

Rattan is a material — a solid climbing palm vine.

Cane is the outer skin of the rattan vine, peeled and used for weaving.

Wicker is not a material at all — it is a weaving technique. You can have wicker made from rattan, cane, bamboo or synthetic fibres.

Which should you choose?

For natural, indoor pieces, solid rattan frames with cane weaving are the classic choice. For outdoor and hospitality use, synthetic wicker over an aluminium frame offers weather resistance.