Adirondack Tables - Dress Up Your Outdoor Spaces

One has to wonder how long it took the folks at the turn of the 20th century to figure out it was time to design Adirondack Tables to accompany their Adirondack Chairs. Perhaps they just tired of having their glass of lemonade fall to the ground each time they wanted to set it down.

Of course, the wide arm of the chair can hold quite a lot, so perhaps they just used that instead.

But eventually, innovation got the best of someone and Adirondack Tables were first constructed in someone's workshop or carriage house. Today, these go hand in hand with the chair that shares their name.

Don't let the name fool you, though. They can look nothing like their posterior hosting cousins. In fact, they come in a wide variety of styles and finishes, from the highly rustic styles that look as if they were milled yesterday in a shed next to Lake Placid, to stylish slatted wonders that are finished in an array of fine finishes. Somewhere in between lies the non-traditional styles, such as rounded and oval Adirondack Tables.

No matter what you choose as a style, the simple fact of the matter is that Adirondack Tables will add splendor to your outdoor décor, even if you don't have the matching chairs. Built to last and finely crafted, these tables will give you years of enjoyment, even if you leave them out in the harsh winter weather or accidentally knick one with the lawn mower.

While painted tables are still easy to find, many homeowners are gravitating to the natural or stained looks these days. These create a visual surprise in entertaining spaces, since visitors often expect them to be the traditional white, brown or green. Of particular note are the fashioned from more exotic woods, such as teak, Brazilian cherry or mahogany.

Though newer woods are being used today by fashion-forward designers, the ones of Northern White Cedar and Red Cedar are still popular with homeowners. Perhaps it's due to their historic connection to the great lodges and retreats of the Adirondacks in upper state New York. Many owners even forego painting these pieces, preferring to seal the finish in order to let the furnishings grow old gracefully.

No matter what style or material you prefer, most of them have the same basic elements in common. The slatted top is a dead giveaway. Typically, you'll find the top on a smaller table has three to five slats on it, just like the chair. These can be rounded or square, depending on the design of the table.

When selecting Adirondack Tables to add to your collection, you want to find ones that mirror your chairs, or will complement the chairs you're planning to purchase. Some designers have taken quite a bit of liberty in calling them when they bear faint resemblance to the traditional models. Of course, choice is a good thing and you can find plenty of tables that will match the Adirondack style these days. There's really something for every taste and budget.

As the owner of many online sites, author Jennifer Akre, shares her insight on how to make your outdoor living space more comfortable with classic Adirondack chairs, charming patio tables and posh patio furniture.

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