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Traditional wicker and rattan have a lot of company these days: contemporary furniture that molds these old materials into fresh shapes, as well as pieces in other natural fibers such as abaca bark and sea grass. In some cases, these materials are elements of lower-cost collections a reflection of the rising cost of metal and consumers tightening budgets. Here, Crate & Barrels 16 1/2-inch-tall rattan ottoman ($139) looks airy and light but is sturdy enough to use as a stool.<br>
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Traditional wicker and rattan have a lot of company these days: contemporary furniture that molds these old materials into fresh shapes, as well as pieces in other natural fibers such as abaca bark and sea grass. In some cases, these materials are elements of lower-cost collections a reflection of the rising cost of metal and consumers tightening budgets. Here, Crate & Barrels 16 1/2-inch-tall rattan ottoman ($139) looks airy and light but is sturdy enough to use as a stool.

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• A split-level home for modern living
• New looks in woven furniture
• Guerrilla gardeners take root in Southern California
• How to make seed bombs
• A friendlier footprint: Green on 19
• Eye Candy: Home & Garden Photo Galleries

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