Garden Furniture
By Daniel Roshard

Coming home to a beautiful garden is one of the best ways to
enjoy the fruits of your labor. When it is time to spruce up
your porch, patio or garden for entertaining, French garden
furniture is the perfect complement to fun.  With a variety of
choices in design from portable to stationery your garden can
become the setting for hours of relaxation and enjoyment. 

The variety of materials used in French garden furniture
designs range from the extremely ornate in solid cast iron to
the move-at-a-moment’s notice folding bistro style. Regardless
of which design you choose to complement your natural
environment, French garden furniture can lift your spirits to
new heights of experiencing “joie de vivre”; the joy of life.  

And what better way to accompany your beautiful French garden
furniture than with authentic French oilcloth fabric covered
seating cushions and throw pillows that are as carefree as the
summer breeze? In a casual French garden you will find the table
covered with this colorful accessory, reminiscent of a
grandmother’s laminated kitchen tablecloth.  

French garden furniture seating cushions covered with the
vibrant, candy colors of French oilcloth depicting flowers and
fruits are great for outdoor use. Oilcloth fabric is perfect for
throw pillows because it is wrinkle and stain resistant.
Although oilcloth is water and fade resistant, these accessories
should not be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods or
machine washed.   

The term “oilcloth” comes from the fact this material was
originally made by applying coats of linseed oil to cotton
cloth, making them easy to live with because they wiped clean
quickly with warm water and mild soap. 

American soldiers returning from Europe after World War II
brought with them memories of enjoying the natural landscape and
French garden furniture design influenced many of the home
gardens during the 1950’s; especially wicker garden furniture
designs which reflect the intricate iron coiled “wire” French
garden furniture. Another example of the French influence in
American homes is the cozy bistro café table covered with
colorful oilcloth which became a staple in many kitchens and
gardens.

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