[splinky]

i desire to use our garden and the surrounding yard more effectively for summer lounging and could use some suggestions for wooden yard furniture. I don't want to have to haul it inside, ever. thinking adirondack chairs or loungers in cedar or teak. would welcome any advice on manufacturers or styles and comfort. i'm talking about hours of serious reading and sleeping comfort. i used to have folding adirondack furniture that lasted 15 years with little care but someone stole it one night. . that was a while back and i think the neighborhood has improved some since then so i am willing to take the plunge once more. end tables to hold cold alcoholic beverages will be needed, as well.

[omnivorette]

I highly recommend wrought iron. You can put all-weather cushions on it and either leave the cushions on all the time, or take them in if you want to. Teak and cedar wear out eventually - all wood does, plus eventually you'll get splinters from them. And wood requires maintenance. Iron is forever, and you never have to do anything to it, ever.

We also have traditional adirondack chairs, which are seriously, seriously comfortable for napping, reading, lounging, sunning, and putting drinks down on wide arms. Just be sure to use some kind of sealer when you get them, for protection. We don't take them inside ever, but we do put covers on them for the winter.

[Cathy]

Cast aluminum. Impervious to the elements, lighter than cast iron. Ours is 15 years old and still looks great.

[omnivorette]

Is it black, Cath?

[splinky]

Cast aluminum. Impervious to the elements, lighter than cast iron. Ours is 15 years old and still looks great.

where'd you get yours? what kind was it? is it cat resistant? i don't want to have to brush aside hundreds of cats just to sit and have a read. photos, please.

[Melonious Thunk]

The most comfortable chair in the world. I've had two of them for over 15 years. Leave them in the snow, just give them a little cleaning now and then. Get into it with a book and a drink, and you don;t want to get up. Footrest not necessary.



http://www.arthurlauer.com/adirondackchair...ondackchair.htm

[Rail Paul]

The most comfortable chair in the world. I've had two of them for over 15 years. Leave them in the snow, just give them a little cleaning now and then. Get into it with a book and a drink, and you don;t want to get up. Footrest not necessary.



http://www.arthurlauer.com/adirondackchair...ondackchair.htm

Hit it with a power washer on low setting every few years and it looks like new.

I normally sandpaper and oil our teak furniture every few years, maybe a few hours work. Not a big deal.

[Cathy]

Om, it's sort of a weathered gray-green-black.

Splinky, I bought it at an open-air store on 63rd (I think) and 2nd, but I don't believe it's there any more. It's a dining table and six chairs, probably not the kind you want for lounging, but cast aluminum is widely available in many different styles.

Weather-resistant, yes. Cat-resistant, not so much.

[omnivorette]

I love, love, love our Adirondack chairs. Most comfortable things in the world. Every few years a light sand and a coat of matte polyeurethane. They look great.

[splinky]

Om, it's sort of a weathered gray-green-black.

Splinky, I bought it at an open-air store on 63rd (I think) and 2nd, but I don't believe it's there any more. It's a dining table and six chairs, probably not the kind you want for lounging, but cast aluminum is widely available in many different styles.

Weather-resistant, yes. Cat-resistant, not so much.

Cathy, i know that store and i think you're right it may be gone. it looks to be cat attractive. but they certainly look comfy

[Melonious Thunk]

This is the chair I recommend. The one in the photo is 20 years old and sits on our deck, winter and summer with nothing but an occasional power wash to clean it. I made it, and other pieces from kits bought from a company called Wood Classics. It has been taken over by a fru fru brand with upscale pretentions, but they still sell this chair.

[Marty L.]

I've done some looking into this in the last few weeks. If you are looking for teak, the two most frequently touted high-quality manufacturers are Gloster and Barlow Tyrie, both of which offer designs that run from resolutely traditional to ultra-modern.

[omnivorette]

Marty, where did you look at these?

[splinky]

I've done some looking into this in the last few weeks. If you are looking for teak, the two most frequently touted high-quality manufacturers are Gloster and Barlow Tyrie, both of which offer designs that run from resolutely traditional to ultra-modern.

marty, thanks. the barlow tyrie are truly beautiful chairs. i may well end up with a couple of those. thanks again

[Marty L.]

We were directed to Barlow Tyrie and Gloster by someone we know in the trade. Gracious Home and Chelsea Garden Center have a few (but not many) pieces by them on display. If you want to see more of them in person, Patio World (many locations in NJ) carries a larger assortment and they offer competitive pricing, but alas, do not ship to NY. Once you see two or three of their pieces, I think you can pretty confidently order anything from their catalog and be confident as to the workmanship. (At least, I was--and hopefully won't regret it when the furniture arrives).

This is the table we ordered:

http://teak.com/large_gallery/2EQX231.jpg

The table is pictured fully extended (89"). When not extended it is 59" long. Sadly, the pool was not included.