Your space is special and my chairs are the finishing touch, allowing you tospend more time relaxing outdoorswith your family and friends.
Strategically using the inherent curve and size of each wine barrel stave createsperfectly balanced and unbelievably comfortable rockers.
I build each chair from one wine barrel—disassembling, sorting, selecting, and machining each piece by hand foroptimal beauty, form, and function.
In the summer of 2019, while visiting a vineyard in Virginia, I sat in an Adirondack chair made from wine barrel staves. I loved the way it looked, fit, and felt.And I knew I could design something even better.
Returning to Calgary, I researched similar chairs and built three prototypes before perfecting the “Rockarondack” design.Its rocking chair base added both comfort and durability to the frame, especially when moving it. I also realized that when my feet were fully extended horizontally, the chair went into perfect balance, so I integrated aretractable footrest. Thenotched wine glass holderis similar to other chairs but improved with an indent for a can or glass.
My Rockarondack work is a part-time passion. Each chair carries my unique attention to detail and excellence. Production runs start with four barrels to ensure the right quantity and size of staves to craft four matching chairs, all built on demand. I enjoy the challenge of repurposing wine barrels and handcrafting them into something exceptional—so much better than a garden planter!
Oak barrels are used to add taste and character to the wine they hold.I would love to share this experience and get you into a Rockarondack.
There’s no other chair like this!
Individualquarter-sawn white oakbarrel staves are sorted and selected for specific design purposes as each barrel has a unique combination of sizes.
Each stave is sanded and the edges rounded, then the43 precise, angled cutsare shaped and fitted together using 130 rust-proof screws and bolts. Only four pieces of structural flat aluminum bar are not part of the original barrel.
Each stave’sunique character is retained—the red wine stains, surface blemishes, scratches, bumps, and bruises—reflecting the life of the barrel it came from.
Where possible,the logo from the barrel top is incorporatedon the horizontal transom below the retractable footrest.
Theretractable footrestis pushed forward using tabs on its frame on either underside of the seat.
The dual-purposenotched wine glass holderwill also securely hold a can or glass.
Natural boiled linseed oilis the only applied finish. I recommend an annual light sanding and application of linseed oil to maintain the original finish.
If left outside in the weather, thewhite oak will age to a soft grey patinaand the wine stain will fade. Some wood grain may be raised requiring hand sanding (120-150 grit) or optional reapplication of boiled linseed oil, available at any building supply store.
Emailrockarondack@gmail.comto place your order or request a virtual or in-person tour.
Pick up your fully assembled chairs one month after ordering.
Kick back and put your feet up in exceptional style and comfort!
We use cookies to improve your experience and to help us understand how you use our site. Please refer to our cookie notice and privacy policy for more information regarding cookies and other third-party tracking that may be enabled.
© 2023 Rockarondack | All Rights Reserved
Portrait bySue Moodie| Product photos by John Clayton
Branding & Website byLet Her Fly