The outdoor furniture we offer is designed to complement our flagship Adirondack chair. Our interpretation of this classic design has come a long way from its roots in northern New York. The chair was originally designed by Thomas Lee and has been around since the early 1900's, it was known as the Westport Chair, named after a small town in northern New York close to the Adirondack Mountains on the west slopes of the Appalachian Mountains .These chairs graced many of the first hunting lodges and vacation cabins. Exceptionally strong and comfortable, with the curved back and level arms, these chairs are not only practical in that you have a readymade table to set a drink or a plate on, but are beautiful to look at too. Our version incorporates the same sensible proportions as the original, but with a lighter look and more refined lines, as well as a higher seat height for easier accessibility. Although we can build our outdoor furniture out of any species of wood you desire, certain species are more suited for exposure to the elements, such as White Oak, Cypress, IPÊ, and the ubiquitous Redwood or Cedar (which I try to avoid using because everyone else does). After years of using different species of wood I have determined that White Oak is the best choice to build our Adirondack furniture (and probably what was originally used). The following describes some of the attributes of this wood that makes it the perfect choice.