Adirondack Furniture For Style
Adirondack furniture is handmade, rustic, wooden furniture originating from the Adirondack Mountain region, located in the northeastern part of New York State.
A noted woodworking artist, whose style played a role in the Adirondack rustic look and feel, was Joseph Bryere, who helped create the rustic camps in the late 19th century.
It has been traced as far back as the early to mid 1500's, where it is recorded to have been spotted by early Europeans and gained popularity throughout times of mining, lumbering and development within North America, although this furniture style really grew in popularity in the late 1800's.
Even today one can locate these rustic selections across the world.
The idea is to utilize natural materials in the making of it, which can range from twigs, sticks and logs, for chairs and related furniture to the usage of antlers in the creation of truly unique lamps and chandeliers.
The most widely used material for Adirondack furniture is the white cedar, which is grown in the swampy north eastern regions.
The benefit of this wood is that it absorbs and loses moisture fairly slowly which reduces the dry cracking and splintering commonly found in oak and certain other wood types.
Added advantages of the this type includes the mild insect repellant odor that occurs from the white cedar.
The finished furniture is usually available in a natural finish or a stained / painted finish, dependent upon one's choice of décor or utilization of the specific furniture item.
Each and every piece of original Adirondack furniture is truly unique, as there are no set design levels and angles, with each item being crafted according to the available materials, and not visa versa as found in commercial manufacturers.
The range of it extends from outside furniture such as patio tables and chairs, classic and American garden swings, and outdoor picnic tables and to complement the garden setting the beautiful camel back English garden chair range.
The choices are in fact endless as the current demand for garden accessories has led to the innovative designs of Adirondack furniture complementing the natural setting of one's garden, lover's of the outdoors will appreciate the 'around the tree' Adirondack bench, the planter sets as well as the adjustable arbors and pergolas.
To complete the rustic bedroom finish, the availability of the Adirondack beds, night stands, chests and dressers will surely complement the overall theme of the sanctuary of your sleeping quarters.
Perhaps the durable, practical and functional nature of this it is ideal for the kids play room, varying types of children's selections can be utilized to complete the rustic theme like the Adirondack rustic quilt ladders, day beds and book shelf units.
So whether it's a recliner, a loveseat for the porch or perhaps a garden swing there is definitely a piece of Adirondack furniture that will suit your style and taste and complement the rustic décor look and feel that you are looking to recreate.
A noted woodworking artist, whose style played a role in the Adirondack rustic look and feel, was Joseph Bryere, who helped create the rustic camps in the late 19th century.
It has been traced as far back as the early to mid 1500's, where it is recorded to have been spotted by early Europeans and gained popularity throughout times of mining, lumbering and development within North America, although this furniture style really grew in popularity in the late 1800's.
Even today one can locate these rustic selections across the world.
The idea is to utilize natural materials in the making of it, which can range from twigs, sticks and logs, for chairs and related furniture to the usage of antlers in the creation of truly unique lamps and chandeliers.
The most widely used material for Adirondack furniture is the white cedar, which is grown in the swampy north eastern regions.
The benefit of this wood is that it absorbs and loses moisture fairly slowly which reduces the dry cracking and splintering commonly found in oak and certain other wood types.
Added advantages of the this type includes the mild insect repellant odor that occurs from the white cedar.
The finished furniture is usually available in a natural finish or a stained / painted finish, dependent upon one's choice of décor or utilization of the specific furniture item.
Each and every piece of original Adirondack furniture is truly unique, as there are no set design levels and angles, with each item being crafted according to the available materials, and not visa versa as found in commercial manufacturers.
The range of it extends from outside furniture such as patio tables and chairs, classic and American garden swings, and outdoor picnic tables and to complement the garden setting the beautiful camel back English garden chair range.
The choices are in fact endless as the current demand for garden accessories has led to the innovative designs of Adirondack furniture complementing the natural setting of one's garden, lover's of the outdoors will appreciate the 'around the tree' Adirondack bench, the planter sets as well as the adjustable arbors and pergolas.
To complete the rustic bedroom finish, the availability of the Adirondack beds, night stands, chests and dressers will surely complement the overall theme of the sanctuary of your sleeping quarters.
Perhaps the durable, practical and functional nature of this it is ideal for the kids play room, varying types of children's selections can be utilized to complete the rustic theme like the Adirondack rustic quilt ladders, day beds and book shelf units.
So whether it's a recliner, a loveseat for the porch or perhaps a garden swing there is definitely a piece of Adirondack furniture that will suit your style and taste and complement the rustic décor look and feel that you are looking to recreate.
