Uwharrie Nantucket Swing – The Charm Of Antique Furniture
There is something undeniably charming about well kept antique furniture. When a rich finish appears to have weathered time and the shapely details stand out with pride, this furniture takes on a personality of its own. You’ll feel like you’re sitting with an old friend as comfort envelopes the room.
Having this type of furniture on the porch is a grand way to make guests welcome. And the Uwharrie Nantucket swing is just the center piece to choose. Built with solid construction in a time honored design, this swing is everything you’ll need to create that charming, old world look. It’s an added bonus that a swing built by Uwharrie is brand new and built to last long into the future.
Uwharrie Chairs and Swing Set
The Nantucket swing, like all of Uwharrie’s wood collections, is available in a variety of finishes. Washed finish has only a light coating of paint, letting the wood grain show through well. Pristine is a fully painted finish with no wood grain exposed and a solid color. It’s generally a special order. Natural finish is an option that will present a warm yellow pine when new and fade to silver within the first year or two.
Most popular and boasting the most genuine antique look, the Nantucket porch swing set also comes in a distressed finish. More color is applied than on the washed finish, but the edges and surfaces are distressed to give the Nantucket chairs and swing a genuine antique feel. With a handmade quilt over one corner and your favorite pet curled into the other, this seat is sure to be inviting.
How Your Porch Swing Set Will Age Over Time
Shown here in Whitewash, the Nantucket swing is perfect for a porch with a flair for antiques.
Since you bought the Nantucket chairs and swing set to resemble quality antique furniture, you’ll want it to last with that same strength. Made in the USA from solid southern yellow pine that has been kiln-dried and treated to resist rotting and termites, the Uwharrie Nantucket collection is built to last. Corrosion resistant hardware holds the frame and seat together and is guaranteed to be strong and stable.
Because wood will check (the industry term for cracking and splitting) over time, you shouldn’t be alarmed when the Nantucket porch swing does so. Normal amounts of checking will not alter the durability and will even add to the distinct charm of this furniture. Especially in the distressed finish, where a slightly rough exterior is meant to be, these small cracks and mars in the wood attach character to the swing.
The carved details across the back of the Nantucket will remain bold with age. A heart shaped arch is flanked by colonial spindles and will always present a classic look that’s easy on the eye.
Your chains may need to be replaced after a handful of years, depending on exposure and the quality of the product initially installed. Even though the generous 50” wide seat offers cozy comfort, you may want to include weather proof, fade resistant cushions as well. They will need to be washed regularly and may only last a few seasons.
Create an inviting look that echoes the charm of antiques with the Nantucket swing. Complimented by a selection of Nantucket chairs and gracefully aged accessories, your outdoor room will be an exceptional space that draws you into a slower, more relaxed pace.
