MAKE A SUMMER CAPE COD CHAIR
Nothing denotes summer as much as a Cape Cod / Adirondack chair. A low-slung chair with a raked back and wide arms perfect for holding a drink seems to epitomise long, lazy afternoons.
This design was created in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State where New Yorkers would take their respite from the hot humid summers of the city. It is also commonly called the Cape Cod chair; perhaps it was just as common there — or maybe it’s easier to say.
The chair itself is relatively straightforward, and this version is easily fashioned from commonly available material — in this case H3 tanalised pine primed and painted, but any suitable hardwood would do as well.
When selecting the timber for this chair, try to ensure you get the best-looking, clear stock you can. Check it for knots and twist. If you plan to
