The Changing Face of Outdoor Patio Furniture
The design of the home has changed drastically over the years, not just in terms of decoration but in terms of form, function, architecture, and dimensions. But through all this domestic dynamicism, outdoor patio furniture has remained largely static. Since the traditional rocking chair days of the early 1800’s, porch and patio outdoor furniture has been an outdoor staple, and to this day nothing brings indoor comfort and relaxation outside quite like a great patio furniture set.
In the early twentieth century, many homes in the South brought about a revival of Victorian-style wicker outdoor patio furniture. Wicker is a very sturdy yet pliable material that has a casual appearance and a very comfortable feel. It was also far more weather-resistant than cotton upholstery. And in the South, when it gets wet and humid out, the last thing you want is soggy cotton furniture. Wicker furniture was the perfect alternative.
Years later, the outdoor patio furniture market came to be dominated by casual wrought iron and aluminum chairs and tables. These were not very flashy, but they were incredibly sturdy and practical, quite representative of the national consciousness in the years following the Depression and the Second World War. But the popularity of outdoor patio furniture really blossomed with the rise of the suburbs in the mid 50’s, when family and neighbor barbecues, parties, and entertainments became regular events. The tendency to host large outdoor gatherings of friends and neighbors in the suburbs is a trend that continues to this day.
Today, many people are drawn to vintage outdoor patio furniture, especially wicker furniture. It seems that in the world of outdoor furnishings, there is truth to the statement “what is old is new again.” And with daily advances in technology and production methods, we can look forward to many more years of affordable and delightful outdoor patio furniture.
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the website link has great pics, but i think not so practical for me. the cushion ones will be gross with all the rain and insects and our 2 dogs drooling all over it. so i’m thinking of the cast aluminium type. do you know of a site which allows customization?
Very true with out a cover the cushions do get nasty. However you can buy outdoor furniture covers. I do not know of anyone who does custom aluminum also I think that would be very costly. On patioproductions.com they have several modular patio furniture sets where you can sort of customize the sets.
beautiful outdoor furniture. There are many cast aluminum type or you can try teak! That is also very popular and durable
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I bought some nice outdoor Teak furniture from a shop called TEAKIA, they even provide Sunbrella waterproof and UV proof Cushions.Y don’t u try!!!!
http://www.teakia.com
Hi, These are great designs. But what i think is using excessive use of cushios must be avoided on semi-outdoor spaces where rainfall is moderate. Sometimes rains strike at an angle where there’ are heavy winds causing the internal floor (and furniture) totally wet.
looking for beautiful and quality wicker furniture, visit :- theperfectfusion.com at a very reasonable price.
thanks
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