Deck Chairs [***SOLD***]
These are a pair of sturdy teak lounge chairs, the kind you would find at a ritzy resort or on the deck of a big fancy yacht. They are beefy-sized recliners with adjustable footrests, made with amazing solid cast brass hardware. Yet they fold up pretty compactly for storage in a shed or garage at the end of the season. I searched online and found these exact chairs (or very, very similar ones) for sale on Wayfair for $449 a piece.
When I acquired the chairs they were in decent shape structurally, just a few missing/broken fittings and some regluing needed in some spots. However, the teak finish had not been maintained and there was mold and mildew everywhere. Lots of gentle scrubbing with a soft brush dipped in TSP mixed with some bleach and warm water cleaned things up, but with all those surfaces it took quite some time. After this the repairs were done quickly and the choice of finish was next.
Teak is a dense tropical hardwood and is often used outdoors and on boats. It can maintain its lovely brown-orange color by regular applications of teak oil, or left to weather naturally to a soft gray. The problem is, in our humid DC gardens mold and mildew spores invade the wood and turn the wood black, not grey, so letting it go natural wasn’t a logical choice. Expecting a buyer to apply teak oil every year didn’t seem like a logical choice either: people are forgetful and/or lazy – I know I was with the teak on one of my small sailboats! A third choice would be to apply a UV protected urethane varnish. I chose a marine grade product called TotalProtect and brushed on three coats after some preliminary sanding. The result looks great and it will stay looking good for many years.
The chairs can be purchased separately, or as a pair, each for $150. They are quite comfortable without cushions (I have road tested them!) but you can readily buy aftermarket cushions in stock sizes to fit them. Why are they offered for sale in December? I had guests over for Christmas Day when the temperature reached 60 degrees. I took the chairs out of storage and easily unfolded them for my guests to warm themselves in the winter’s sun. Buy them and you can do the same!
Dimensions: W 24” x L 58” Seat Height - Floor to Seat 18''
These are a pair of sturdy teak lounge chairs, the kind you would find at a ritzy resort or on the deck of a big fancy yacht. They are beefy-sized recliners with adjustable footrests, made with amazing solid cast brass hardware. Yet they fold up pretty compactly for storage in a shed or garage at the end of the season. I searched online and found these exact chairs (or very, very similar ones) for sale on Wayfair for $449 a piece.
When I acquired the chairs they were in decent shape structurally, just a few missing/broken fittings and some regluing needed in some spots. However, the teak finish had not been maintained and there was mold and mildew everywhere. Lots of gentle scrubbing with a soft brush dipped in TSP mixed with some bleach and warm water cleaned things up, but with all those surfaces it took quite some time. After this the repairs were done quickly and the choice of finish was next.
Teak is a dense tropical hardwood and is often used outdoors and on boats. It can maintain its lovely brown-orange color by regular applications of teak oil, or left to weather naturally to a soft gray. The problem is, in our humid DC gardens mold and mildew spores invade the wood and turn the wood black, not grey, so letting it go natural wasn’t a logical choice. Expecting a buyer to apply teak oil every year didn’t seem like a logical choice either: people are forgetful and/or lazy – I know I was with the teak on one of my small sailboats! A third choice would be to apply a UV protected urethane varnish. I chose a marine grade product called TotalProtect and brushed on three coats after some preliminary sanding. The result looks great and it will stay looking good for many years.
The chairs can be purchased separately, or as a pair, each for $150. They are quite comfortable without cushions (I have road tested them!) but you can readily buy aftermarket cushions in stock sizes to fit them. Why are they offered for sale in December? I had guests over for Christmas Day when the temperature reached 60 degrees. I took the chairs out of storage and easily unfolded them for my guests to warm themselves in the winter’s sun. Buy them and you can do the same!
Dimensions: W 24” x L 58” Seat Height - Floor to Seat 18''
These are a pair of sturdy teak lounge chairs, the kind you would find at a ritzy resort or on the deck of a big fancy yacht. They are beefy-sized recliners with adjustable footrests, made with amazing solid cast brass hardware. Yet they fold up pretty compactly for storage in a shed or garage at the end of the season. I searched online and found these exact chairs (or very, very similar ones) for sale on Wayfair for $449 a piece.
When I acquired the chairs they were in decent shape structurally, just a few missing/broken fittings and some regluing needed in some spots. However, the teak finish had not been maintained and there was mold and mildew everywhere. Lots of gentle scrubbing with a soft brush dipped in TSP mixed with some bleach and warm water cleaned things up, but with all those surfaces it took quite some time. After this the repairs were done quickly and the choice of finish was next.
Teak is a dense tropical hardwood and is often used outdoors and on boats. It can maintain its lovely brown-orange color by regular applications of teak oil, or left to weather naturally to a soft gray. The problem is, in our humid DC gardens mold and mildew spores invade the wood and turn the wood black, not grey, so letting it go natural wasn’t a logical choice. Expecting a buyer to apply teak oil every year didn’t seem like a logical choice either: people are forgetful and/or lazy – I know I was with the teak on one of my small sailboats! A third choice would be to apply a UV protected urethane varnish. I chose a marine grade product called TotalProtect and brushed on three coats after some preliminary sanding. The result looks great and it will stay looking good for many years.
The chairs can be purchased separately, or as a pair, each for $150. They are quite comfortable without cushions (I have road tested them!) but you can readily buy aftermarket cushions in stock sizes to fit them. Why are they offered for sale in December? I had guests over for Christmas Day when the temperature reached 60 degrees. I took the chairs out of storage and easily unfolded them for my guests to warm themselves in the winter’s sun. Buy them and you can do the same!
Dimensions: W 24” x L 58” Seat Height - Floor to Seat 18''