Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Adirondack Chair :: A Must Own?

Tommy Lee relaxes my ass. Not the grimey drummer with a baby arm for his third. Thomas Lee, who invented the Adirondack Chair in 1903. According to wikipedia:
"The original Adirondack chair was made with eleven pieces of wood, cut from a single board. It had a straight back and seat, which were set at a slant to sit better on the steep mountain inclines of the area. It also featured wide armrests, which became a hallmark of the Adirondack chair."
I once thought these things were a sign of quintessential New England Waspiness, but the design is flawless.  Big seat, huge armrests that support anything [even cups and plates], and a backing that supports your head comfortably when zoning out.  The design is also aesthetically pleasing.  The simple design is a nice compliment to any outdoor area.  Much better than the unibody plastic resin chairs you're sitting on now. Don't feel like shelling out the coin?  I got you covered.  Get your Bob Villa on!

1 comment:

  1. cant i just buy the plastic ones

    kristin

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