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1/11 Laser Dr
Rowville, VIC, 3178

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The Porch Furniture specialises in supplying Australia with Adirondack chairs. Adirondack chairs are a classic style of outdoor furniture, also known as Cape Cod, Muskoka or Westport chairs. We also stock a growing range of other items, such as settings, benches and an array of unique garden structures. The Porch is able to ship our wooden furniture to Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and other locations across Australia.

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Welcome to The Porch Customer Photos Gallery

At The Porch, we love seeing how our premium outdoor furniture transforms your outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional retreats. Our Customer Photos Gallery showcases the creativity and style of our satisfied customers who have chosen to buy outdoor furniture from us. From stunning garden lounge chairs to the best Adirondack chairs in Australia, explore real-life examples of how our furniture enhances outdoor living.

Share Your Outdoor Oasis

Have you purchased garden chairs, garden furniture, or wooden porch furniture from The Porch? We invite you to share your photos and inspire others with your unique outdoor setup. Whether it’s a cosy corner with garden lounge furniture or a stylish poolside with our outdoor pool chairs, we’d love to see how you’ve made our pieces your own.

Discover Ideas and Inspiration

Looking for inspiration for your own garden or patio? Browse through our gallery to see how others have styled their spaces with our high-quality outdoor furniture. From rustic charm to modern elegance, our customer photos offer a wealth of ideas for creating your perfect outdoor retreat.

Why Choose The Porch?

Unmatched Quality: Our outdoor furniture is crafted from the finest materials, ensuring durability and timeless style.

Versatile Designs: Whether you need garden benches, outdoor chairs, or Adirondack chairs, our collection offers versatile options to suit any taste.

Satisfied Customers: See firsthand why so many customers choose The Porch for their outdoor furniture needs.

Submit Your Photos

We’d love to feature your outdoor space in our Customer Photos Gallery. Share your photos and show us how you’ve integrated our furniture into your garden, patio, or poolside area. Your creativity could be the inspiration someone else needs to create their dream outdoor space.

Thank you for choosing The Porch. We’re proud to be a part of your outdoor living experience and look forward to seeing how you enjoy our furniture.

White Poly Classic Adirondack chairs and sidetables in gorgeous garden setting

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What is the difference between a Cape Cod and Adirondack chair?

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In 1905, Harry C. Bunnell of Westport, New York, received a patent for a chair suitable for use on porches, lawns and at camps, and durable enough to be exposed to the elements. It had broad arms and its seat and back — each built of a single piece of wood — were slanted.  

Thu, the first Westport chair was born.

Westport is located on Lake Champlain, about 120 kilometres south of Montreal, in New York state. And if you look way off to the west, you’ll be able to see the Adirondack Mountains. In those mountains, there was a convalescent home for tuberculosis patients, where caregivers figured the chairs would be perfect for guests to sit out on and enjoy the recuperative powers of the fresh mountain air.  

Thus, the term “Adirondack chair” was born.  

Soon, the chair design found its way to Canada, and the term "Muskoka chair" was born, after the name of the quintessential cottage district.

What’s the difference between a Cape Cod, Muskoka, Westernport and an Adirondack? The simple answer is: Nothing.  

Free Adirondack chair plans

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We often get asked if we sell or can supply Adirondack chair plans, for the keen woodworker. The answer is no we don’t, but instead we have searched the internet for free Adirondack chair plans which anyone can use.

If you fancy building your own Adirondack chair, then check out these plans:

Lowe’s Let’s Build Something Together: Excellent video instuction for each stage of construction.

Popular Mechanics: Includes 3D images and master level blueprints.

Build Easy: This one is made using mostly fencing material.

Adionrack Plans: This site includes 20 free Adirondack chair plans in a variety of styles.

 

How to keep your outdoor wood furniture looking like new

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Proper maintenance of your wooden outdoor furniture will help keep it looking good over many years.  Wood is a natural product, so like all organic products when exposed to moisture and changes in temperature and humidity, it reacts in a number of different ways.  

With four simple steps you can keep your outdoor wooden furniture looking great for many years:

1.      Re-oil stained furniture every six months: Oiled furniture needs to be re-oiled every six months to keep them in optimum condition. The oil helps to prevent decay and fading, which can occur if exposed to harsh weather environments. Your local home and garden store will have many options from which to choose.

2.      Clean once a year: Painted and oiled wood furniture should also be cleaned once a year. Mix one tablespoon of bleach, five tablespoons of a gentle dishwashing liquid and a 3 litres of water, and softly rub the surface of your wood furniture with a soft bristle brush. Wash the solution from the furniture, and allow it to dry completely in the sun.

3.      Re-paint painted furniture every year: Just like your house weatherboards, your painted outdoor furniture will benefit and be protected by a lick of paint every year, especially if exposed to Australia's harsh climate. The new paint will not only make the furniture look fresh, it also re-protects the underlying wood.

4.      Cover or re-position: All woods are susceptible to rot and decay if left in damp, humid and shady areas for a long time. Wood that becomes saturated with rain water is more likely to warp and rot, so using waterproof protective covers when your furniture is not undercover will keep your wooden furniture in good shape. The bases of furniture legs are definitely the most susceptible when it comes to water damage. If wood furniture is kept on the grass, or on a surface that collects rain water, the legs can become saturated. Covering the bottoms of each furniture leg with rubberised material or small sections of cedar fencing material will help protect your furniture from rotting from the bottom up.

Properly maintaining your outdoor wood furniture can make it last for many years and maximise your investment. Outdoor wood furniture makes a charming addition to any backyard, deck, patio, or garden, and with care, it will continue to make a great impression for years to come.