| Wooden patio chairs may outwardly seem like a | | | | Adirondack chairs are one innovation that has stuck. |
| boring investment, an afterthought if you will. But, when | | | | Folding Chairs |
| your dogs are aching, they're like a little slice of heaven. | | | | Folding wooden patio chairs can vary slightly in look but |
| Beyond that, wooden patio chairs are a natural looking | | | | overall they're relatively basic in form. They can either |
| way to beautify your outdoor living space. Besides | | | | have armrests or no armrests, a simple back and |
| their outward charm, woods used in outdoor furniture | | | | slatted seat, and four post legs. As the name would |
| are especially durable to weather exposure. Teak, for | | | | imply, what separates the folding chair from a typical |
| instance, is extremely hearty hardwood, while the | | | | wooden chair is just that, its ability to fold up. The |
| tannins produced in cedar naturally repel fleas and | | | | moving mechanism is either a hinge that folds the seat |
| moths. As far as look, there are four main designs of | | | | and the back together, or a sliding track on the bottom |
| wooden patio chairs, and each has its pronounced | | | | of the seat along which the legs pull out to a standing |
| benefits. | | | | position. |
| Loungers | | | | There are two major advantages to something as |
| Loungers are like wooden patio chairs that have been | | | | simple as a folding armchair. First, they are |
| stretched out. You can typically find them on back | | | | space-saving. Folding chairs are able to compact to |
| decks or lining the outside of swimming pools. Because | | | | half the size of normal chairs, meaning they take up |
| of their long seats, the user can recline completely, | | | | much less room on decks, in garages, and in storage. |
| great for tanners and quick naps al fresco. Historically, | | | | That also means you have room to own more of |
| the lounger comes from the 18th century French | | | | them, which means all the additional seating you will |
| chaise longue, an upholstered chair for indoor use with | | | | need at parties and large gatherings. The second |
| a simple curved backrest and extra long seat so that | | | | reason folding chairs are great is because they're light |
| the user can elevate his or her feet. Many outdoor | | | | and mobile. Fold them up and toss them in the |
| loungers have an adjustable back, allowing you to sit | | | | backseat or trunk of a car. They're the perfect |
| upright, or recline completely. | | | | companion on camping trips and short getaways. |
| Adirondacks | | | | Rockers |
| The next model of wooden patio chairs comes to | | | | The final category of wooden patio chairs is the iconic |
| from right here in the USA. This classic piece of | | | | rocking chair. Rockers are simply modified basic |
| American craftsmanship was created at the turn of | | | | wooden chairs, with the addition of curved wooden |
| the 20th century in upstate New York. Adirondack | | | | rockers that attach the legs on each side, giving the |
| wooden patio chairs are known for their unmistakable | | | | chair a rocking motion along a central arc. In the same |
| low, curved seats, their tall, angled backrests, and their | | | | category are gliders, which can look nearly identical in |
| wide, oversized armrests. The original idea was for | | | | design. The difference lies in the moving mechanism; in |
| these chairs to be able to sit comfortably on sloped | | | | a glider the seat glides along a track, so the motion is a |
| hillsides, but it turned out that they were comfortable in | | | | back and forth gliding, rather than an up and down |
| any environment, and even provided some much | | | | rocking. Rockers are classic choices for old-time |
| appreciated lumbar support. The armrests also came | | | | charm. They epitomize lazy summer days, and rocking |
| to have another useful purpose, for holding drinks and | | | | the hours away on the porch. Plus, rocking has proven |
| food. This in turn threatened the usefulness and overall | | | | health benefits, too. It is shown to reduce the |
| need for a table. Throughout the century, there have | | | | appearance of varicose veins, promote better moods, |
| been modified variations, but this original design remains | | | | help with concentration, and soothe fussy infants. |
| the most functional and popular, although adjustable | | | | |