A Closer Look at the CF1139 Cedar Log Glider

There is something about the rocking motion that is so relaxing.  It is no wonder then why many find the smooth gliding motion to be just as appealing.   A nice benefit of log gliders is that you benefit from the same relaxing motion as a log porch swing or a log yard swing, but without the need of such a large space.  You can now recreate the relaxing harmony of the traditional front porch on the back deck, out by your stream, on a hilltop, or anywhere else you wish!

Comfortable and relaxing our Contoured Comfort Cedar Log Glider offers a calm and relaxing swaying motion.  Once you take your first glide it is easy to see why the cedar log glider’s popularity has been quietly taking off recently.  Just imagine sitting outside with your friend or loved one in a comfortable wood glider talking about your day and feeling the stress ebb away with each graceful motion.

As with all of the sitting pieces in our Contoured Comfort collection from our co-owned factory Lakeland Mills, the cedar log glider was built with comfort in mind.  Hours of design and multiple prototypes all went in to perfecting our outdoor log furniture collection.

Our Contoured Comfort Cedar Log Glider features contoured cedar seat slats which conform to the body.  The contoured shape of the seat slats are designed to reduce pressure points on the body allowing you to sit comfortably for hours without the need of seat cushions.

The cedar slat back is angled slightly to provide a comfortable sitting angle.  This allows you to sit comfortably without sitting too straight or without the feeling of leaning back too much.  In my opinion it strikes the perfect balance.  The seat and back together allow you to “sink” into the rustic glider while still allowing people young and old to easily rise out of the outdoor wooden glider.

The cedar seat and back slats are attached to the log glider frame with screws to ensure that the pieces stay attached.  Staples or nails can work themselves loose over time.  The zinc dichromate screws used in the construction of our Contoured Comfort pieces will not rust or streak and stain your beautiful porch glider or the floor it is sitting on.

The log glider base is built to not only add to the log appeal of our rustic cedar glider but to also be strong and sturdy.  Multiple log braces contribute to the stability of the base ensuring the only movement you encounter is from the movement of the glider.

Speaking of the glider movement – we searched long and hard for smooth gliding hardware that would allow our log glider to glide smoothly and silently.  We also made sure that the gliding hardware would not rust or corrode – allowing the log glider to maintain its smooth and silent gliding motion for years.

Our cedar log glider comes partially assembled.  Assembly is very easy using common household tools.  Figure on the overall assembly taking around 35 minutes for first time assemblers.    For more information on assembling outdoor log furniture please see our blog here:  Assembling Outdoor Log Furniture

Feel free to purchase this comfortable cedar log glider online at www.LogFurniturePlace.com where you will the best quality log furniture with free shipping.  You may also contact us with any questions/comments.

Contoured Comfort Cedar Log Tete-A-Tete by Lakeland Mills, Inc

Looking for a place to relax with a special someone after a busy day?  Looking for a comfortable sitting solution for two people?   Maybe something with two chairs connected together with a table in between them.  A table that isn’t overly large but is large enough to serve multiple uses; an armrest, a place to set a cup and plate, a laptop table, etc.  JHE’s Log Furniture Place and Lakeland Mills, Inc has just the thing for you.  The Contoured Comfort Cedar Log Tete-A-Tete.

Today we are going to take a closer look at the cedar log chairs and table set commonly called the log Tete-A-Tete.  This outdoor log furniture set can be found on our website under our outdoor log furniture section.  It is made by our co-owned factory Lakeland Mills, Inc.

You may be wondering why we chose the name tete-a-tete and how it is pronounced.  So let us start with some definitions and pronunciations.  Over the years I’ve heard at least a dozen variations of the pronunciation, there are however as far as I could find, three pronunciations that are correct:

1. ‘tet-ə-ˈtet
2. ‘tāt-ə-ˈtāt,
3. tēt-ə-ˌtēt.

The definition of tete-a-tete is

1. a private conversation between two people
2. a piece of furniture intended to seat two persons
3. Involving two people, intimately private

The inspiration of the design of our cedar log Tete-A-Tete came from these definitions.  Our goal was to create a comfortable piece of wooden outdoor furniture that would allow two people two sit comfortably and enjoy the day conversing amongst themselves.

To meet this goal we incorporated into the seat our extremely comfortable contoured cedar seat slats (found on many of our Contoured Comfort log furniture pieces) .  These contoured seat slats are cut out of cedar logs and are designed to conform to the natural shape of your body as you are sitting.  The result is a wooden seat that sits very comfortably due to the reduced pressure points!

We know a comfortable seat is just the start to a comfortable piece of log furniture so we moved on to the back.  We contoured the top back log so that the slats would be concaved, allowing your back to rest comfortably, again reducing pressure points.  We then adjusted the tilt of the seat and back to both be at comfortable angles.  The seat angle gives the feeling of sinking into the log tete-a-tete while the back is angled to be both relaxing while still sitting upright.

We understand that as much as a person will want to sit and relax all day in our cedar log tete-a-tete one must eventually get up.  The arms are built to be solid and strong rising upwards slightly at the front of the log tete-a-tete creating a sturdy base for your hands to assist raising the body out of the seat.

The cedar log tete-a-tete is constructed using Northern White Cedar.  Northern white cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insect damage.  Northern White Cedar is one of only a few woods that can be used for outdoor log furniture instead of pressure treated lumber because of its long life, durability, stability, and resistance to rot, insects, and fungi.  Learn more about Northern White Cedar here:  Information and Benefits of Northern White Cedar

Our cedar log tete-a-tete will come partially assembled and is easily assembled with common tools and about 15 to 20 minutes of your time.   Rust resistant zinc dichromate hardware is included as well as easy to follow directions written in English.  This is an American made product after all, made by Michigan craftsmen who care about quality and their work.



Please feel free to contact JHE’s Log Furniture Place with any questions or visit us online to purchase your Contoured Comfort Cedar Log Tete-A-Tete today.