The American Cedar Log Lounge Chair is made from 100% Northern White Cedar — the naturally rot and insect resistant wood sourced from Michigan's Great Lakes region. The lounge configuration angles the seat back and lower than a standard outdoor chair, with contoured seat slats shaped to follow the natural resting position of the body rather than hold it upright. Mortise and tenon joinery at the primary structural connections and galvanized exterior hardware throughout. The same construction Lakeland Mills has used in Edmore, Michigan since 1923.
Most wood outdoor lounge chairs at this price point are made from Chinese fir. It photographs like cedar and costs about the same, but Chinese fir isn't rot-resistant. In outdoor conditions it deteriorates in 1 to 3 years. Northern White Cedar lasts 10 to 20 years under normal outdoor use because it's a genuinely rot and insect resistant wood — not treated to approximate that property, but naturally suited to outdoor conditions. That material difference is why Northern White Cedar became the standard for outdoor log furniture in the first place.
Ships partially assembled from Edmore, Michigan with all hardware and step-by-step instructions. Left untreated, Northern White Cedar weathers to a silver-grey tone over time. Apply a penetrating oil or water-based deck sealer to hold the natural pale cream color. Takes stain or paint cleanly — any outdoor-rated surface treatment works. Pairs with the Cedar Log Ottoman (CF1220) for a full lounge setup, and coordinates with rocking chairs, loveseats, and end tables across the Contoured Comfort collection.
About Cedar Log Construction
Every Cedar Log Contoured Comfort piece is built from actual Northern White Cedar logs — not cedar veneer, not cedar-look composite, not finger-jointed lumber with a cedar-toned stain. The logs are hand-selected, shaped, and joined using mortise and tenon construction at the structural connection points. Galvanized exterior hardware resists rust and corrosion without requiring replacement. This is the same construction method Lakeland Mills has used in Edmore, Michigan since 1923 — straightforward, durable, and designed to last outdoors without requiring a covered storage space every winter.
A Note on Log Checking
Natural wood checks — small surface cracks that appear as the wood dries and expands with changes in humidity and temperature. In Northern White Cedar, checking is a normal characteristic of genuine log construction and does not affect structural integrity. Checks are surface-level and do not indicate a defect. If you'd like to read more about log checking before purchasing, the following articles explain what to expect:
Dimensions & Style
Approximately 27" W × 35" D × 34" H. Natural cream Northern White Cedar color at time of delivery. Leave untreated to weather gradually to silver-grey, or apply a penetrating oil, stain, or paint using any outdoor-rated product. Pairs with the Cedar Log Ottoman (CF1220), Cedar Log Rocking Chair (CF1125), Cedar Log Rocking Loveseat (CF1145), and additional pieces across the Contoured Comfort collection.
Shipping & Returns
Ships via UPS Ground. Most orders arrive within 1 to 3 business days of shipment. Free shipping on orders over $75. To check on a shipment or ask about your order, call 989-427-5133. Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery — contact us before returning to receive return instructions and a return authorization.
FAQ
- Assembly: Ships partially assembled. All hardware and step-by-step instructions are included. Most customers complete assembly in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools.
- Finish: Northern White Cedar arrives in a natural cream color. Leave untreated to weather to silver-grey, or apply a penetrating oil, deck sealer, stain, or paint using any outdoor-rated product.
- Log checking: Small surface cracks are normal in real log furniture and do not affect structural integrity. See the A Note on Log Checking section above for more information.
- Lifespan: Northern White Cedar lasts 10 to 20 years outdoors under normal use. This is significantly longer than Chinese fir furniture, which typically lasts 1 to 3 years before joints loosen and wood breaks down.
Manufacturer
Cedar Log Contoured Comfort furniture is made by Lakeland Mills in Edmore, Michigan. Family-operated since 1923. Products are made in the USA from Michigan-sourced Northern White Cedar. For product questions, order support, or warranty claims, call 989-427-5133.
1-Year Limited Warranty
Cedar Log Contoured Comfort products are covered by a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty covers structural failures and defects present at time of manufacture. It does not cover normal weathering, surface checking, or damage from misuse, modification, or exposure to conditions beyond normal outdoor use. To make a warranty claim or ask a warranty question, contact Lakeland Mills at 989-427-5133.
