What are the Pros and Cons of Wrought Iron Furniture?

If a homeowner is looking for highly ornate furniture for a room, patio, deck, or porch, wrought iron furniture is a great choice. They are heavy-duty, very stylish and ornate, and ready for years of regular use, but they are also quite expensive and will require routine maintenance. These furniture can rust, so they will need to be protected with paint or some other sealant fairly regularly, especially if they are used outside. Wrought iron furniture are also quite heavy, so they may not be very easy to move around a yard.


One of the biggest advantages of wrought iron furniture is the fact that they never go out of style, so when a homeowner invests in purchasing a set of furniture, he or she can be guaranteed that the furniture will be useful and attractive for many years. These stable furniture will also be strong enough to withstand regular use, so they are a durable choice for a long-term investment. Most wrought iron furniture are fairly comfortable as well, and the comfort level can be improved simply by adding a cushion to the seat and/or seat back. Seat cushions can also help change or improve the aesthetic of the furniture set.
 

An owner of a wrought iron furniture set should expect to have to repaint the surface every year or every few years. Paint can chip off easily, exposing the iron beneath to moisture from rain or snow, or simply from humidity in the air. When regularly exposed to moisture, the iron is likely to rust, which not only looks bad but also compromises its strength of the iron. Rust should be removed before repainting to prevent it from spreading underneath the paint and further compromising the structural integrity and aesthetic value of the iron.

 

Some people consider the heavy weight of wrought iron to be an advantage, while others feel it is a disadvantage. It is advantageous to have heavier outdoor furniture because the heavy wrought iron chairs are not likely to tip over or blow away in strong winds. Heavy chairs are a disadvantage because moving them around an outdoor living space or moving them from one part of a yard to another, can be difficult, especially for the elderly or people who are not especially conditioned for strength.