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Notes from our Kettal desk in San Francisco. We write up the questions buyers send us: how to size a set, which material suits a coast, what the tags on a cushion mean. A new story goes up every Tuesday.
latest stories
Newest first. Each story names the Kettal collections it covers and ends with a pricing form.
- 01
How to plan a patio furniture set
A patio furniture set works when you draw the terrace before you choose the chairs. This guide walks through measuring, zoning and picking one Kettal family that covers dining, lounging and sun. September 27, 2026
- 02
Outdoor wicker, synthetic fiber or rattan
Wicker names a weave, and the strand inside it decides where the chair can live. Kettal makes outdoor wicker furniture in synthetic fiber for open gardens and in rattan for covered porches. September 27, 2026
how long each story takes
Most stories take five to eight minutes. Each one carries a table you can print and a drawing that sums the idea up.
Write to us if you want a topic covered. Questions from buyers set most of this list.
every story so far
| Story | Topic | Collections | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to plan a patio furniture set | patio furniture | Kettal Landscape, Kettal Molo | September 27, 2026 |
| Outdoor wicker, synthetic fiber or rattan | outdoor wicker | Kettal Maia, Kettal Eolias | September 27, 2026 |
//price on request
ask the kettal desk
Kettal does not publish prices. Tell us the collection, the pieces and where they will stand, and a quote comes back by email.
- 01A Kettal specialist reads the request and replies within one business day.
- 02The reply lists the pieces, the finish and fabric options, and a price for each.
- 03Lead time and freight to your address are confirmed with the factory before you commit.
- 04Fabric and finish samples can ship to you before anything is ordered.