Vintage Patio - Garden Furniture

It could be argued that the original garden furniture was anything sat upon - rock, stump or any other natural feature that was located near the garden or outside of the home.   The Greeks, Romans and many other cultures used stones and marble to create garden seating.  The foundation to the modern patio.   

In an attempt to make outside spaces lovely, we can thank the Victorians for intoducing us to this idea.  I'm thinking of the intricate wicker furniture pieces made for the patio.  These were much more than utilitarian, they were beautiful pieces of art.  

Around the turn of the last century, Americans, took an interest in comfortable seating.  The main reason for this was the popularity of the Adirondack chair.  This, sparked an interest in casual outdoor furniture.  

Over the decades, many different types of materials have been used.  Wood, iron, aluminum, wicker, rattan, cloth, plastic....think about it, what other trend in home furnishing has seen decades of changes to update and create furniture for one purpose - patio and garden living.  I can't think of another!

Porch, patio and garden living, is another way to creatively decorate your outside "rooms" and spaces.  I'm not even touching on greenhouse or she sheds.  Carving out a space where one can relax in the outdoors....it's as old as time.  Afterall, time began in a garden!  

Lisa and I will be hosting a virtual event on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 9 am.  We plan to have 6 vignettes with items available for sale.  The themes of the vignettes are:  Vintage Patio, Vintage Bistro, Porch Sitting, Potting Shed, Garden Gate and Junkin' Gardin'.  Here is the link to the event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/555141828760141/

Here is an example of my "Gardin' Junkin'..."  I really like the lamp shade, but part of the stained glass broke.  You know I can't throw anything away, so I had a bird bath without a top and I put the shade on it....repurposed mushroom.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.