If you are a lover of the out-of-doors you no doubt like to just sit at times, relax and contemplate in the stillness -- and there's nothing better for just sitting and thinking than a good teak lounge chair. Over time, your lounge chair will become almost a best friend to you -- providing comfort, strength and stability in this hectic world of ours.
One type of Teak lounge chair that you will see advertised more than any other is a steamer chair. These chairs were first used on board ocean-going steam liners. People would use these chairs to get some sunshine and warmth while sitting on board the deck of these ships. Steamer lounge chairs have a "slotted" design which maximizes comfort but without adding unnecessary weight.
Steamer chairs typically include a section that pulls out or slides out from underneath the seat to provide ample leg rest. These types of chairs are wonderful to keep near your pool or Jacuzzi as well, as teak wood is naturally resistant to the effects of wood rot.
A gorgeous set of teak lounge chairs can be purchased from the Strathwood company. This company also makes other types of teak furniture such as bar tables, dining room tables and chairs etc. Currently you can purchase a set of two lounge armchairs for around $100 retail -- and that's a tremendous value in teak furniture!
On the more unusual side, you might want to look into purchasing a lounge chair built for two. This double chase lounge chair is made of 100% teak wood and is roomy enough to comfortably fit two average-sized adults lying next to each other. This lounge chair comes complete with a set of padded cushions, and also features a small table that slides out from underneath, to provide you with a place to hold a radio or your favorite beverage.
I don't know if you are like me, but when I am relaxing I like to be really comfortable -- and this means a chair that is roomy enough (wide enough!) and which is also equipped with really thick, comfy cushions. Often times chairs with really thin cushions will seem comfortable at first, but will become really uncomfortable after sitting in them for a while. I recommend that whenever possible you purchase a lounge chair with the thickest possible cushion that is available for them. And as you will be using your teak lounge chair outdoors (primarily) make sure that the cushioned fabric and filling material is waterproof, in case you accidentally leave it outside in the rain.
One of the downsides of traditional teak lounge chairs is that they tend to be lightweight, portable folding chairs. Is while this has its advantages, you might want to give some consideration to purchasing a non-folding chair for your outdoor recreations. The advantage of these chairs is that, not being folding chairs, they can be constructed with thicker pieces of wood which will be less likely to break or splinter, and which will provide more secure support for someone who is heavier.
Speaking of heavier, more durable outdoor furniture -- perhaps the granddaddy of them all is the Adirondack chair. Originally designed to be useful to people living in mountainous regions, you can purchase teak furniture in an Adirondack style -- and some designs even include a foot rest. Adirondack-style chairs tend to be well-built, but they are generally quite heavy -- not the kind of chair that you would want to move around very often. Give me my Adirondack chair with some cushions, a good book and a drink to keep me cool and I'm set for the afternoon!
And while they are not strictly a lounge chair, I think I should also mention another great chair that you can use out of doors: a rocking chair. Many people would not think of using a rocking chair outside, and yet in rural areas they are very common -- you will see them on many porches and in many backyards. And yes, you can purchase rocking chairs made from teak wood just like many other chair designs. A teak rocking chair is great for just whiling away the hours outdoors -- and if you've got kids, you'll find that they just can't resist rocking in a rocking chair.
Well, these are just some of my thoughts and recommendations on choosing -- and enjoying -- a lounge chair outside. I hope you found it interesting and informative, and that like me, you too will come to enjoy the simple pleasures of sitting outside.
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