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ADIRONDACK
CHAIRS
When
searching for Adirondack chairs and furniture
you should be aware that not all Adirondack
furniture is crafted from teak wood.
In fact, you may be surprised to learn
that you can find Adirondack furniture created
from teak wood, pine, and cypress wood as well
as from synthetic woods and plastics known as
poly-woods.
Adirondack
chairs are also known as Muskoka chairs and were
originally designed in 1903 by Thomas Lee.
According to several stories, Mr. Lee
wanted outdoor chairs for his Westport, New York
summer home and after many attempts came up with
the popular Adirondack design.
However, Thomas Lee called his chair the
“Westport plank chair.”
Thomas Lee showed, or gave his plans to
Harry Bunnel who was a friend and carpenter.
Bunnell filed for and received a patent
for his “Westport Chairs,” in 1905. It is unknown if Bunnell had permission form Thomas Lee.
All of Bunnell’s Westport Chairs were
all signed and crafted from hemlock.
Over
the years, the design of Mr. Lee’s chairs has
changed very little.
Today’s Adirondack chairs often feature
a rounded back and contoured seat. Thomas Lee’s popular design has translated today into other
pieces of furniture, including tables, gliders,
settees and much more.
In
the hundred years since Thomas Lee first
designed his Westport plank chair, the
Adirondack chair has become extremely popular
for outdoor patios, and gardens especially since
the wide, flat armrests are perfect for when
there isn’t any tables to use to place food
and beverages on.
The main improvement to Mr. Lee’s
design is what the chairs are crafted, instead
of hemlock, today Adirondack chairs are
constructed from many different types of
materials.
Teakwood
is superb natural material, as it is the most
durable, ensuring you a lift time of use. Another material you may want to consider especially if your
Adirondack chairs will be for public use is
synthetic wood, which is marketed under many
different names including Poly-Wood. Synthetic wood is a wood and plastic resin and is mildew,
color fade, and graffiti resistant.
This innovative material is perfect for
both businesses as well as private use.
For over a century, the simple design of
the Adirondack chair has proven to be both
comfortable as well as practical.
If you are considering outdoor furniture
for your home or business, then take a closer
look at Adirondack furniture.
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