The Viennese braid is a seat covering for chairs that everyone has probably seen before. It has a specific pattern that consists of a total of six strands made of wicker or rattan leaves. But anyone who thinks of “classic” as something old-fashioned is wrong, because the covering is creeping back into homes today and is now adorning much more than just the chairs. We present you the beautiful andnatural traditional materialtoday and show you wonderful furniture and home accessories that are made from it.
How is Viennese braid made?
As already mentioned, the Viennese braid, also known as the octagonal braid, consists of a total of six strands in lengthwise, crosswise and diagonal ties. Through this type of binding, the...pretty weavean ideal strength. The distance between the holes can vary with this braiding method, so that narrow or wide-meshed designs can be created. Although the chair is often associated with Viennese wickerwork, which is familiar from old coffee houses, it was already used in the Baroque era to cover chaise longues and to decorate cupboard doors. The chair itself was designed by Michael Thonet and is called model number 14 by Thonet.
Nowadays you don't have to know how to braid to get this material. Conveniently, braids of this type are available by the meter for all DIY enthusiasts who would like to make, restore or beautify furniture and accessories themselves. This can then be used to create various pieces of furniturestrung continuously.
Modern meets classic
If you want to use the natural material in your own four walls, you can of course opt for the classic furniture design. But the Viennese weave is now also being impressively integrated into modern pieces of furniture. This creates an excellent oneMix of classic and modern, which has proven itself in various furnishing styles and enhances every room in a special way. The braids are not only used as a seat or for backrests. Sometimes they simply represent decorative accents.
But the use of octagonal weave goes far beyond furniture. Accessories also adorn these unique and charming braids. There are lamps, screens and othersTypes of room dividers, storage baskets and more. The woven design is even popular for suspended ceilings or walls and as radiator cladding, creating cozy elegance in your own four walls.
The Viennese weave can be combined with other rattan furniture as well as with simpler living styles.Clear linesin combination with warm wood then create a cozy atmosphere. Since the natural material also has a neutral color, it can easily be combined with pieces of furniture in a wide variety of colors.
Viennese braid in furniture and accessories – interior design ideas
Take a look at some impressive examples below to convince yourself of this material. By the end of the gallery you will have fallen in love with the magical effect of the natural material!
Coral cabinet with wickerwork doors
White wickerwork for armchairs for the terrace
Coffee table with modern top and octagonal weave
Creative lamps made of wickerwork in the shape of flowers
Accent wall with Viennese braid
Robust natural material for furniture and accessories
Designer table for the living room
Modern furniture set to furnish the terrace
Screen with octagonal weave as a chic room divider or decoration
Desk with retro flair and wickerwork
Armchair with Viennese cane and yellow upholstery
Modern furnishings with designer chairs
Braided elements for a lamp with an organic shape
Folding chairs with wickerwork
Stylish folding doors for a built-in wardrobe
Modern with a retro flair
Combination of natural materials and velvet
Replace back panel with octagonal mesh
Retro interior with sofa and room divider
Viennese braid as a new furnishing trend
Viennese wicker chair with upholstered seat
Black natural braid and leather
Contemporary interior design idea
