Porch furniture has a comfortable allure
The front porch is coming back. In the early 1900s, houses were built with a front porch so the family could sit and talk to the neighbors walking by. Today, restored old houses and new houses in small community settings again are featuring front porches.
The porch needs special furniture, perhaps a swing or a glider and other chairs, all made of weather-resistant material. The Howell Manufacturing Co. of St. Charles, Ill., hired a German designer in the 1930s to create a modern line of outdoor furniture. The chairs were steel and had a spring to make a comfortable seat. Read more…
July 1st, 2007 by Admin | No Comments »