Adirondack-Style Garden and Patio Chairs
A comfortable alternative to the cheap garden chairs and patio chairs seen in so many of the big retail outlets, this is our own version of an old American classic - the Adirondack. Please contact us on 0033 (0)470 04 09 28 - - for more details or to place your order.
There is a certain mystery surrounding the origins of the Adirondack chair. The name comes from the rugged Adirondack mountains of New York State, but the chair itself may have its roots in an idea credited to one Thomas Lee who in 1903, searching for an alternative to the uncomfortable Victorian-style chair, developed a design which became known as the Westport chair.
Made from eleven pieces of wood cut from a single board with a straight back and seat it soon became very popular for its simple beauty and amazing comfort. Since that time what became known as the Adirondack chair has gone through many adaptations but it is the raked seat and back together with the wide armrests, all features of the original Westport, that are now considered hallmarks of the true Adirondack. Nowadays it is known all over the United States and beyond.
Our chair, ergonomically designed for comfort and support and carefully made from local oak, is both eye-catching and durable. Sporting a grand total of 38 pieces of wood (!), it features a curved and rounded back and a contoured seat that is truly a joy to sit in without the need for extra padding or cushions. And, of course, the wide level armrests are ideal for setting food or drinks on. Don't forget that with their elegant simplicity and fine workmanship these chairs are equally at home in a conservatory.
The chair is supplied without a finish and can be left to go a lovely silvery grey which will blend with any garden setting. All that is required is an annual wash with a brush and soapy water. Should you wish to conserve the natural honey colour of the oak the timber should first be treated with preservative and then oiled.
Prices
Each hand-made and carefully crafted chair costs 345 Euros.
Delivery
Because of the prohibitive cost of carriers in France we are currently looking into alternatives. Meantime, within a radius of about 200 kilometres we are happy to deliver the chairs personally for a
modest charge to cover vehicle and fuel costs. For further afield we could possibly arrange to meet halfway or you may wish to collect directly from us. For transportation the chair(s) can easily be
partially dismantled if necessary, and reassembled in about 10 minutes - full instructions supplied.
The 'Small Print'
Designs may change without notice.
Payment in advance please either by cheque or ideally Paypal.
Siret No: 491 163 960 00017.
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