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At Home from Home we stock a wide variety of outdoor second hand seating for all different style homes. After doing some on line research we have found some useful information on adding outdoor style with a second hand picnic bench.

A second hand picnic bench is a bench generally used at a table for eating in an outdoors environment. These benches can be made from a variety of materials including wood, PVC or other types of plastic, and even metal. In some cases, the second hand picnic bench is connected directly to the table structure. In other cases, they are separate pieces.

A second hand picnic bench is often seen at parks or camping grounds, where picnics are the preferred way of eating. However the picnic bench can be a great addition to your home garden for sitting on in summer. Even though second hand picnic benches do not provide padding for sitting on for a long period of time, you could however style them up with second hand cushions for more comfort.

Most second hand picnic bench pieces consist of vertical supports and a horizontal slab, which provides the seating surface. Often picnic benches have no back support. In some cases, a back support may be offered but it is little more than another slab offset vertically, from the seating surface.

A second hand picnic bench is made in such as way as to give it a fair amount of resistance from the elements it may be exposed to while outside. Due to the fact that a picnic bench is nearly exclusively an outdoor piece of furniture, many of the traditional paddings and upholsteries would not last long.

Traditionally, wood has been the material of choice when making second hand picnic benches, but that is beginning to change. Now, it is possible to find picnic benches, and accompanying tables, made out of PVC, or possibly plastic-coated metals. Often, these types of benches are made in a pattern that allows water to pass through. These allow the benches to dry after rain much faster than wood, which often retains moisture for longer periods of time.

A second hand picnic bench can look very stylish in your garden if it matches with existing furniture in the garden. The same colour wood or style second hand picnic bench either tucked under a table or as a stand alone piece of furniture will look fresh and add funky, unique style to your garden, rather than a typical, ordinary garden chair.

For a wide range of second hand picnic benches visit our website or see in store for a bigger selection.

At Home from Home we stock a wide range of second hand kitchen and dining chairs to suit everyone’s needs. We have a selection of chairs from leather and carver chairs to slat backs and oak! After doing some online research we have found some advantaged of choosing second hand leather chairs.

Leather furniture has been highly coveted for generations because of its durability, attractiveness, and ease of care. In the past, the scarcity of leather made the cost of owning a leather chair prohibitive to many. Despite its affordability, it maintains the advantages -the durability and attractiveness – it’s had all along.

Many people chose second hand leather chairs because they easily blend into most decorating schemes. A majority of leather furniture is traditionally brown, black, or tan. These neutral colors are extremely versatile and unlikely to visually clash with most decor or any other furniture in the particular room you choose to place them in.

Cloth upholstery is often patterned and can become dated as decorating trends come and go. Leather is frequently a solid color and suffers less from this phenomenon. Additionally, many second hand leather chairs have a simple design and are free of unnecessary adornment. If maintained, it is often difficult to tell how old a leather chair is.

Caring for a second hand leather chair is normally relatively simple. Leather upholstery is generally water-resistant. Liquids bead on the surface rather than soaking into the fabric, and accidental spills can often be easily wiped away without staining the leather. This makes second hand leather chairs a good seating choice for offices where staff often drink coffee and other beverages while working, as well as dining/kitchen rooms where food is eaten.

Unlike many other materials, leather rarely loses its color. A second hand leather chair can commonly tolerate direct sunlight without fading even when exposed to large amounts of sunlight. Leather seating is often recommended in a room with numerous windows and a great deal of natural light.

Second hand leather chairs have a reputation for comfort. The material is usually soft and flexible, and a great many leather chairs are well-padded to take advantage of that. Body heat warms leather and, as it warms, the fabric molds around the body like a glove. Like leather shoes, a second hand leather chair commonly becomes more comfortable with frequent use.

In the past, leather furniture was often the most expensive choice and was, therefore, considered a luxury. Even though a second hand leather chair is now comparable in cost to other choices, that reputation remains. Leather executive chairs can radiate an air of success and executives who see clients in their offices often choose them for that reason.

For a wide range of second hand leather chairs visit our website or see in store for a bigger selection.

At Home from Home we stock a wide range of second hand dining and kitchen chair sets. One type of chairs is the popular second hand Carver chairs which look great especially in a farmhouse style home. However you can get away with using this style chair in nearly any home.

Second hand Carver chairs are a specific style of chair synonymous with early North American Colonial design. Carver chairs are noted for their carved details and unique backing. Carver chairs are popular in Colonial design traditions, and while original chairs are quite rare, reproductions are easily found.

A Second hand Carver chair is distinct from other colonial styles in a few basic design elements. The most unique feature consists of three vertical supporting spindles on the chair back. These spindles, as well as the legs and sometimes the armrests, feature a carved design called ‘turned construction’. The chair is also distinguished by a lack of vertical spindles between the armrest and the seat.

Second hand Carver chairs make excellent dining chairs, though may not promote comfortable resting, as they are traditionally constructed of wood and feature a woven seat. However, modern versions of the chair may offer armless designs and softer seats, giving the chair more flexibility as a seating option. Look for the distinctive three spindle back before accepting the chair as an example of the true Carver style.

Throughout the centuries, second hand Carver chairs have remained popular for their simple construction and delicate craftsmanship. For those who enjoy decorating in Colonial or Early American styles, a set of carver chairs can be a unique and authentic addition to any sitting or dining room.

For a wide range of second hand Carver chairs visit our website or see in store for a bigger selection.

At Home from Home we stock a wide range of modern and contemporary second hand furniture to suit every ones needs. Modern and contemporary furniture, although often very similar, are not necessarily the same thing. After doing some research on line we have found some tips on the difference between modern and contemporary second hand furniture.

Second hand contemporary furniture can also refer simply to a set of furniture which all fits in the same time frame, no matter what that time frame might be. For example, a dining room set in which all of the pieces were from the 1970’s might be described as 1970’s contemporary, to indicate that the pieces were all meant to go together when they were made. The term can also simply mean furniture done in the style of the day, whenever the term is used.

Furniture styled in the contemporary look generally shares a few common characteristics. For example, it usually incorporates very modern materials in its design, with lots of chrome, metal, and glass. Sharp edges and angles abound in the style, with lines that are a bit asymmetrical to draw more attention to the overall composition. The texture of second hand contemporary furniture tends to be quite smooth, with little to no decorative elements or carving.

As mentioned, modern and contemporary second hand furniture share many stylistic similarities, among them uses of materials and an emphasis on line. Modern furniture often incorporates a great deal of materials like plastics, and even moulded plywood, as well. The early emphasis of modernism was on function, and over time it became seen as a merging of modern art concepts with those of second hand  furniture design.

Like contemporary second hand furniture, modern second hand furniture drew a great deal from emergent furniture markets, especially those of Africa and Japan. The look of Japanese furniture especially was striking in its impact on Western furniture when it first came over in bulk at the end of the 19th century.

For a wide range of modern and contemporary second hand furniture, visit our website or see in store for a bigger selection.