Adirondack--The Hottest New (Old) Trend In Outdoor Furniture
By:
Tim Fuller
The Popular New (Old) Craze In Outdoor Furniture - Adirondack Is Back!
It's not surprising that a vintage American design such as the Adirondack Chair is making a huge come back in the last couple of years. This retro fad is spreading fast because people all around North America are choosing to spend a great deal more time relaxing in a thoughtfully planned outdoor living area. I remember as a six year old, sinking all the way back into one of these comfy old chairs, my feet dangling barely over the edge, while my grandpa and I peeled the apples we had just picked and talked about the hot apple pie piled high with melting vanilla ice cream that we knew grandma would have for us after supper. With a cool lemonade on the wide arm rest, the breeze was warm and laid back. When Grandpa told stories, he made time fly. It's truly no big mystery why we love to unwind outdoors, whether it's on the deck, out on the patio, in your garden area, or out on the porch. There just isn't a better way to relax than to sit in a deep seated, comfortable, high backed Adirondack and just let your cares go.
You will be amazed and satisfied to find a great selection of Adirondack furniture that is available now. Not only has the original furniture style withstood the winds of time, but the Adirondack craze has exploded with a attractive selection of material, colors, styles, and finishes. Traditional Adirondack style furniture is constructed with wood that's known for resisting deterioration and bugs such as cherry, white or red cedar, oak, or cypress. The wood chosen varies by location around the country as do specific styles. A hot option in classic Adirondack style is patio or deck furnishings built with polymer "lumber" that is literally made from recycled plastic packaging, old milk cartons, and such. This is not only an environmentally sound way to get your furniture, but you also have some advantages with easy care, longevity, durableness, and your colors aren't going to fade because the pigment is mixed through the plastic with UV inhibitors to protect it.
Exactly where did this little bit of American culture come from? The Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, of course. This furniture style was commonplace at the several resorts and mountain hide aways that were in demand back in those days. By the time the 40's came around you could see Adirondack almost everywhere. The design began to move to the south and was heading west quickly. As the Adirondack furniture design grew in popularity, and found its way around the country, influences regionally began showing up. The design was given to many styles of outdoor furniture including; porch swings, rocking chairs, gliders, benches, and thanks to our French Canadian neighbors, a piece called the "tete a tete" which means literally; "head to head". This enchanting little design combines two chairs and a table between them built as one piece. What a wonderful way to spend a cozy Saturday with someone who loves you!
Tim Fuller is a marketing consultant for http://www.myoutdoorfurnishings.com from Snohomish Washington that has over two decades of business experience in retail and customer service. Get information and tips on patio furniture and shop for high quality outdoor and patio furniture.
