Adirondack chairs have been a staple of rustic outdoor living since early in the 20th century. The original Adirondack chair was created by a man vacationing with his family in the Adirondack Mountains of New York in 1903. The first chair reportedly was constructed of 11 pieces cut from one plank of wood. The chair featured a comfortable sloping seat made especially for sitting on the steeply sloping terrain of the Adirondacks. The chair also had wider armrests than typical outdoor furniture of the time, which added to the growing demand for its use in summer homes in the US.
The Adirondack chair was first manufactured in quantity a few years after its creation and grew in popularity, it鈥檚 said, when President Theodore Roosevelt encouraged its use in the national parks he created. Roosevelt spent a lot of time in his beloved Adirondack Mountains and appreciated the chair鈥檚 outdoorsy characteristics. Residents who had summer homes in the mountains also took the chairs to rural retreats in other areas of the county. The Adirondack chair today not only evokes memories of summer camps and outdoor activities, but it鈥檚 practical too. It is now becoming a popular choice as outdoor seating at cafes because the wide armrests eliminate the need for tables.
An Adirondack chair usually features a rounded back of slatted wood and a contoured seat. Homeowners appreciate the deep, wide-planked seat with its rolled edges. While the chair is a comfortable seat with no embellishments, many people prefer cushions for added comfort as well as a splash of color.
Adirondack furniture is most often made of wood, although engineered wood and plastic lumber are also frequently used, especially as a way to cut costs. Typically the wood furniture is made from cedar, cypress, pine, oak and even mahogany. The type of wood determines the chair鈥檚 color, its durability, and its maintenance requirements. For example, cedar repels insects and resists mildew. Mahogany resists scratching, but must be refinished yearly. Pine offers an attractive knotty appearance, but it also has to be refinished more often than other woods.
Adirondack patio furniture comes in a variety of types of chairs, tables and ottomans. There are bar height chairs, folding chairs, reclining chairs and even single and double glider chairs. Adirondack ottomans are constructed similarly to chairs with their wide planks and rolled edges. Adirondack patio tables are typically side tables, end tables or picnic tables. Patio umbrellas can be added to some of the picnic tables. There are even round or high dining table options which can be used with bar height chairs.
Adirondack patio furniture is an attractive yet rustic addition to any outdoor living space. Most homeowners find the furniture is comfortable and well worth the money spent on it. Find the Adirondack furniture you are looking for at CozyDays by visiting www.cozydays.com today!
