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The History and Origin of Adirondack Furniture
The beginnings of Adirondack furniture are not so humble, and stem back to the 1830’s, when the rich and the wealthy discovered that lounging about in the deep wilderness was a fashionable and catchy thing to do. First, smaller cabins, though ornate and quite expensive to build, begun to speckle the foothills and valleys of this spectacular region, the rich mingling with the lowly farmer of the backwoods. Ebenezer Emmons was summoned to the region shortly after the final bullet of the Civil War was launched, as it had gained such popularity and intrigue amongst the well-to-do, in order to survey the lands for recreational value and worth.
This is where the real tourist and travel history of the Adirondacks begun, as more elaborate cabins and lodges sprung about the mountains, the lakes and woods teaming with enthusiastic sportsmen. Utilizing patterns, designs, and elements from the intriguing chalets of Sweden and the greater European continent, famous architects were summoned for the building and decorating of these lavish country retreats. The Adirondack lodge, house, and cabin styles became all the rage, even for President Franklin Roosevelt, who was so impressed with the beauty and majesty of these naturally aesthetic buildings that he demanded all national parks employ the design.
Once the eloquent indoors were created, the outdoors seemed to lack the luster they had when first the visitor arrived. After all, who wanted to stumble around outside when the comforts and luxuries of these handsome dwellings were so welcoming? Enter: Adirondack furniture. First, designers were asked to create furniture for decoration and comfort of the inside, and the beautiful, durable, natural pieces seemed a perfect fit for the huge stone porches just outside the door. Too bold and comfortable to stay idly at the porch, the ergonomic benches, chairs and stools soon found themselves beside lakes, on docks, and tucked into dewy valleys all over the region.
The demand for this type of adirondack chair furniture hit a small lull during the 1930’s, but never bottomed out completely. With the world clamoring for beautiful, sturdy, and naturally built outdoor furniture that stands the test of time and causes no ill effects to the environment, this wonderful tradition is vastly regaining its place at the top of the heap. This style of furniture is ultra comfortable, and is usually recognizable at first glance due to its high, wide-planked back, well curved seat, and wide, practical arms.
About the Author
Jonathan Gal is a lifestyle expert and owner of YCA Adirondack Chairs, an organization dedicated to fine outdoor living. To find out more about how outdoor innovations are changing and improving the way we live, you are invited to visit: YCA Adirondack Chairs
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