For anyone that adores wicker furniture pieces, you likely know that the "good stuff" is typically made by hand, lasts for decades and takes a great deal of time to construct. You might also know that there are very few rattan ateliers left in the world. A recent piece in the New York Times T Magazine highlights the romance behind the craft and the three prevailing shops that stand the test of time. Read the piece, here.

The Ripple console (featured left) is one of my favorite wicker pieces of Soane’s. Here, three of their products sit in their Leicestershire workshop.