Adirondack Furniture – Turning Back The Clock
If you’ve looked through old family photos recently, you’ve probably noticed grandpa and grandma or mom and dad relaxing on Adirondack furniture. It’s easy to understand why. This classic piece of furniture – with its trademark slanted back and wide armrests – is a part of Americana.
Created at the turn of the century, Adirondack furniture is one of the most enduring and endearing styles of furniture in the United States. While the style began with the venerable Adirondack Chair, it has since evolved into a wide range of furnishings, from porch swings and tables to ottomans, footrests and even loveseats. The look is so unmistakable that it’s relatively easy to create new pieces that are distinctly Adirondack furniture.
Marketed originally in Westport, New York by Harry Bunnel, the classic design is manufactured by many companies today. Each has their own unique take on the Adirondack furniture they design and manufacture. Thanks to their innovative ideas, these all-weather furnishings come in a wide range of materials, colors and forms.
Today, wood Adirondack furniture is still considered the traditional style. They are usually crafted from cedar, teak or even mahogany. In the early days, the furniture was left in its natural color or stained to protect the wood. But now, they come in a rainbow of colors and finishes, something to match nearly any home or patio d