We’ve come a long way from the origins of rattan and wicker weaving. It’s companies like Sika, that make it clear this craft—perfected by artisans across the world—is no longer reserved for the realm of your grandmother’s living room. Instead, Sika has innovated and updated the concept of rattan to make this style approachable and highly desirable for design enthusiasts of all ages.
Rooted in a rich history of superior craftsmanship, Sika has revolutionized the modern wicker chair and ultimately perfected it. Founded in 1942, Sika is now one of the most influential furniture designers in the world, producing a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor wicker and rattan furniture for the modern home.
The Power of Simple Materials
Though never ashamed of their humble beginnings in basket design, Sika has worked tirelessly for their place in the realm of furniture design. Starting in the 1950s, the brand has touched on everything from dining sets to their beloved Renoir hanging chair. And once they started, they could not be stopped. Mastering the art and harnessing the beauty of shaped and woven rattan meant Sika was spearheading the discovery of powerful simple materials.
Spreading outward from their facilities in Denmark, their designs charmed design enthusiasts across Europe, then on to Asia, and finally in North America. Through the ups and downs of the following decades, Sika, and its devotion to rattan, persevered. Today, the collection continues to expand, introducing whole new generations to the magic of the simple, magical materials that have defined design eras, created warm homes, and provided comfort time and time again.
Contract with Nature: Sika Design Sustainability
Sika Design’s contract with nature begins with their sustainably-sourced, durable, and beautiful rattan. The longevity of rattan coupled with its timeless expressions means Sika’s pieces become instant heirlooms that don’t participate in throw-away culture. Rather, every piece is intentionally designed to resonate with every generation and withstand the ebb and flow of trends, interior changes, and the whims of changemakers.
To enhance their relationship with nature, Sika has also implemented strict and devoted environment-first policies. Starting with manufacturing items next door to the raw materials to remove an entire step of transportation, including regular facility efficiency audits, and ending with the very packaging of each piece, Sika has found a way to weave sustainability into every aspect of their designs.
Legends & Icons
Among the many now-iconic Sika-designed pieces lay nuggets of historical gold. Pieces like the Arne Jacobsen Charlottenborg Exterior Chair showcase the fantastic and innovative Alu-rattan while still upholding the integrity of rattan craftsmanship—not to mention reconnect customers with the legacy of one of the world’s most beloved designers. Other names found in the pages in the Sika catalogue include mid-century legends like Franco Albini & Franca Heig, the more contemporary Jin Kuramoto, and the pioneering Tove Kindt-Larsen.
Sika Design at HORNE
Sika’s design partners have mastered harnessing the power of the natural rattan and turning it into breathtaking masterpieces that grace homes with honest, authentic, and enchantingly organic forms. HORNE is proud to offer an extensive collection of Sika pieces, introducing rattan to the new generations and indulging those who have a nostalgic connection to the material.