Adirondack ChairAn Adirondack
chair (the Canadian name Muskoka chair comes from an outdoor
recreational region in southern Ontario north of Toronto where
city people have summer cottages.) is a type of chair used
primarily for outdoors purpose. The first Adirondack chair was
designed by Thomas Lee in 1903. He was on a vacation in
Westport, New York and he needed outdoor chairs for his summer
home. He set about to have the first design for his family
use. The original Adirondack chair was made with eleven pieces
of wood, all cut from a single piece of board. It had a
straight back and seat, which were set at a slant to abtain a
better sitting postion on the steep mountain inclines of the
area. It also featured wide armrests which became a hallmark
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Adirondack chairs are becoming popular as outdoor seating at
caf¨¦s, because the flat armrests are suitable for setting food and
drinks on, making it possible to provide individual seating without
using tables.
Adirondack chairs are true icons of American
design for outdoor seating facilities. With their low profile and
high backs, they are the kernel of laid-back style seating device.
With both traditional and unique designs, and a gorgeous palette of
colors and finishes, an Adirondack chair and will instantly
transform your yard, garden or patio into an outdoor living space
perfect for relaxing and entertaining. No matter what your decor is,
you'll find chairs that will blend in seamlessly--from the
traditional style to the modern look. And if you're looking for
space-saving storage designs, consider one of our Adirondack folding
chairs. Adirondack chairs are constructed of durable woods and
weather-resistant finishes. Northern white cedar is a highly
resilient wood that takes on a lovely silvery-grey patina with time
and outdoor exposure. All adirondack chairs pieces are carefully
designed with comfort in mind.
Adirondack chairs have a
basic design that can easily be modified to a variety of sizes.
Cedar is another preferred wood because it¡¯s lightweight and resists
rot. Wood that is ?-inch thick is sufficient, although 1-inch stock
makes a stronger chair. The chair is held together with No. 8
1?-inch wood or drywall screws. All screws are countersunk and
sealed with cedar plugs. Glue is necessary to secure the plugs in
place. Three ?-inch- diameter carriage bolts are used to secure the
slanted legs to the vertical legs and to connect the armrests.
Today's Adirondack chairs usually feature a rounded back and
contoured seat. The style has also been translated to other pieces
of furniture, from gliders to love seats. Some modern adirondack
chairs can be made out of recycled plastic lumber other than wood.
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