Adirondack Chair
An 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 of the Adirondack Chair.
Adirondack chairs are becoming popular as outdoor seating at cafés, 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 ¾-inch thick is sufficient, although 1-inch stock makes a stronger chair. The chair is held together with No. 8 1½-inch wood or drywall screws. All screws are countersunk and sealed with cedar plugs. Glue is necessary to secure the plugs in place. Three ¼-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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