Teak's properties made it perfect for the steamer chair of a bygone age

In a recent blog, I talked a little about the origins of teak, its sustainability and longevity and its long tradition in boat and ship building, including how the wood was used on the deck of the Titanic, and how Titanic’s teak is still almost as good today as it was when the ship sank, despite being under water for a little over one hundred years.

The Ocean     
You’ll remember that the reason for its popularity on the ocean is due to teak’s naturally high oil content, giving it a great resistance to heat, cold, insects, mould and so on. Continuing with the nautical theme, I’d like to give you a little more information about our classic teak steamer chair. And yes, these are probably the chairs we talk about being rearranged on the Titanic. Teak though, has enhanced all kinds of boats, yachts, clippers and even aircraft carriers.

Teak’s properties made it perfect for the steamer chair of a bygone age. That should conjure up images of lounging around on the beach or the deck of a cruise ship of yesteryear, a comfortable steamer cushion underneath you, the sun shining, and a tall glass in your hand. I’m thinking of Tony Curtis but, that was not a steamer chair; better to think of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr’s meeting in An Affair to Remember.

At Chairs and Tables, our Classic Teak Steamer Chair is of the finest plantation teak. It has four reclining positions and a footrest for comfort. It’s got beautiful brass fittings and comes with a three-year warranty. Now, at this time of year, we are getting closer to an Arctic cruise than a Mediterranean cruise, so the lounging may have to done inside soon, and that’s a perfectly realistic option. Pick the right music, unpack your steamer cushion, and you may be able to recreate the nautical image indoors. If not, our steamer chairs fold flat.

If lounging around is not for you this late in the year, your teak steamer does not need to be brought inside until the weather improves. It will be perfectly fine outside. It also does not need to be covered, but if you do, please make sure you use a fabric that allows the wood to breathe. Treat it right and it will give you a lifetime of service.

As always, I hope you have found this article to be informative. Would you like to know more? If you have any questions about anything related to teak garden furniture or features, do not hesitate to contact us. One of our friendly staff will be delighted to assist you, at any time of year.

So, tell us your teak steamer stories.

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This garden furniture set will give a lifetime of pleasure

Today, I’d like to chat a little about teak patio furniture. There is still a little brightness to be had at this time of year and the patio may still be getting a little use. It also won’t be too long before we start thinking about next season, but there’s time for that yet. Hopefully, this year’s garden parties were sunny and warm and peaceful; less Queen of Hearts or Mad Hatter, and more Mrs Dalloway. Strangely, it’s hard to think of a peaceful literary tea party at all. When I think of afternoon dining in my garden, I want to have a sunny mental image along the lines of Cecily and Gwendolen’s meeting in The Importance of Being Earnest, as icy as that turned out to be for a while, but all I can visualise is Miss Marple.

One of Chairs and Tables finest garden additions is our Turnworth Round Ring Table Set. This beautiful set comes with eight classic Banana Arm Chairs. There’s also a lazy Susan built in for ease of sharing. Each of the eight chairs comes with a seat cushion made from waterproof fabric; the cushions are 6cm thick and are available in a choice of either green or blue.

The 40mm thick table top is capped with a weather resistant alloy of solid brass, simply remove it to insert a parasol. It’s a beautiful ring table and the clever construction allows rainwater to flow off the table through the rings.

The table requires assembly after delivery but all of your chairs will come fully assembled; perfect to supervise the assembly of your table from while enjoying a cup of tea. Both the table and the chairs are of rock-solid construction. This garden furniture set will give a lifetime of pleasure in your garden.

As with all of the teak garden furniture from Chairs and Tables, this ring table is Grade A, kiln-dried teak from sustainable forests. Your teak garden furniture is perfectly safe from the elements at all times of year; it doesn’t even need to be covered for the winter.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you have found this blog informative. If Chairs and Tables can help with any further information on any garden furniture matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. One of our friendly staff will be delighted to assist you, at any time of year.

Can you think of a peaceful literary tea party?

Until next time.

Chairs and Tables will enhance a patio, deck or garden area

More  importantly well-chosen Chairs and Tables will turn an outdoor space into a  place that is suitable for family meals, for meeting and enjoying the company of  friends, and so much more.

A prime example of this is the Tumworth Teak  150mm Round Ring Table set with Recliner Chairs.

The centre piece of this collection is the imposing circular teak table that is  large enough to accommodate six people comfortably. The circular table is of a  ring layout having a 'lazy susan' centre piece that allows rotation to facilitate  serving or selection without having to pass the plates around and so on.  Manufactured from the finest high grade teak, sustainably sourced within FSC  compliance, this table is solid whilst not being 'blocky', having slender lines  and a stylish look. For those very hot and sunny days, weather not guaranteed,  there is a hole in the middle of the table to allow a parasol pole to be inserted.

The chairs, they come in packs of two, are similarly graceful in design. They are  reassuringly solid, stylish too, being recliners the chairs do permit one to lie  back in comfort following a hard days gardening, to read a book, listen to the cricket on the radio, or digest a pleasant meal perhaps.

Standard with all teak garden furniture from Chairs and Tables is the nature of  the materials used in manufacture, and of course the care with which they are designed and manufactured. All timber used in the manufacturing of both tables and chairs is sustainably sourced, properly seasoned, selected and worked to produce good looking furniture that is a cut above the average. They are weather resistant durable and easy to store, or cover, during the worst of the winter weather. Poorer quality product tends to show wear and tear, plus weather damage can be all too obvious, thereby creating a less than pleasing appearance, and surprisingly quickly. Due to the extra care taken by Chairs and Tables Teak Garden Furniture the rich look of well-produced and chosen teak wood produces both a look and feel that is so superior. If one is going to entertain it is better to have garden furniture that will look good for years to come, and will prove to be comfortable and show its pedigree time after time.

The Tumworth chair and tablesrange

Teak Garden Furniture Sets

Are you thinking of shopping for some teak garden and patio furniture   thought about your decision? Then chances are  that you already know that teak would be the highest quality wood for both indoor& outdoor furniture. A small investment by you today gives you a lifetime of delight with your new garden and patio furniture. As you would know, teak is just not cheap, so before buying it's good to take into account which type may be the best teak outdoor furniture for you.

We made a decision to write this comprehensive blog post following calls to allow you the consumer to make a well-informed choice about the  vital indicators  to be aware of when you make a teak furniture  purchase in an impartial manner.

Factors to think about when shopping for Teak patio furniture

Grades Of Teak

Grade A Teak:  should be a mature heartwood percentage of teak timber. It is usually a uniform 'warm honey' colour, close grained, oily to the touch, less dense and abundant in protective oils. This grade of teak compensates only 20-25% of any mature log thus turning it into far much more expensive for purchase (over 13 times more costly than Grade C timber!). A very strong wood, that may naturally be resistance against the elements and really should easily last a very long time.

Quality Control

Quality sellers typically own their workshops and still have stringent procedures set up. Every piece of furniture in our factory possesses its own exclusive identification reference and must be signed off by three categories of quality control. This guarantee no sub standard furniture ever reaches the final consumers. If no quality control measures are in place there is a high likelihood there'll be problems with the piece of furniture. Many importers rely on the producer of the teak to carry out the quality control which can be counter-productive for many reasons.

Price

There are many things that make teak  furniture so necessary, this  also help boost its price, which makes it most appropriate for spaces you're going to use it  in the future.  So if you are the type that don't stay in one place, or you like new design every time, it will not be appropriate for you.

Durability

Teak  a very hard wood. It is durable and robust, capable of weathering extremes  heat and cold. Though this will make it dazzling wood for indoor &outdoor furniture, additionally,  it may provide a longer lifespan and a better  use in doors. Its durability signifies that it is unlikely to be affected by rotting or several other disorders that may attack other woods. Using the right style of teak - top quality wood rich in quantities of oil can lead to beautiful pieces of furniture that may take whatsoever your household throw  at them.

The toughness of teak wood is world prominence, it has been used to build ship railings and other products because it could possibly stand up to the sun and rain-majorly rain-year after year. Teak wood comes from Southeast Asia and takes approximately 5 decades to achieve maturity which is a stage where it creates furniture along with other fine products. The oil contents of teak is extremely high so it helps give the wood its weather-resistant potentials. Because this high oil concentration inside the wood itself, teak patio furniture can literally remain outside years after years with virtually no care. It is   probable to  that premium outdoor teak furniture set, may be the very last list of exterior furnishings you ever buy due to the quality .

Why you should have garden furniture in your garden

If you're thinking about changing your garden furniture or you want to add some chairs and tables to your outside space to make it more social then you should consider choosing teak garden furniture.

 

Of course there is lots of cheap garden furniture that you can buy which is manufactured in plastic or low quality wood and although this type of furniture may serve a purpose for a while it will always fall apart eventually. What's more, it won't be a pleasure to look at or to use. That's why teak garden furniture is such a great option as it is always incredibly high quality but it's also beautiful to look at.

 

Teak is one of the strongest woods available which means that the furniture you choose will be able to endure all types of knocks and scrapes. As well as being very strong teak also has a particularly high oil content which makes it weather resistant and also protects it from garden insect and pest attacks.

 

The appearance of Teak garden furniture mellows with age and the wood takes on a stunning, almost silvery tone which helps it to blend beautifully in your garden.

 

Once you have chosen your furniture you'll be so glad that you chose teak as it will really make your garden stand out as a beautiful space. In addition adding furniture to your garden will mean that you can use it far more for socialising with family and friends or simply for relaxing alone with a glass of wine or cup of coffee.

 

Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to create a fantastic seating area in your garden where you can sit and survey the fruits of your labour after a hard day's gardening? Think about all the wonderful garden parties, barbecues and events that you'll be able to host. Not to mention the amount of extra time you'll be able to spend outside and the extra space that using your garden more will provide you with.

 

Next time you are in your garden take a look around and contemplate just how much it would be improved with some wonderful garden furniture. Once you've decided that garden furniture is a must then you'll soon realise that teak is the best possible choice.

 

Therefore, if you are looking for high quality teak furniture items for your garden search no further because at http://www.chairsandtables.co.uk we will definitely provide you with that.