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Quote: Originally posted by Sceptical Camper on 06/1/2011

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I love 'proper' wooden furniture. I have collected various plastic-and-tube folding chairs over the years but my favourite is an old wood-and-canvas 'director' folding chair. I'm also restoring a hardwood fold-up camp table in time for the coming season. These two items will make a nice retro-looking set (although they are heavier and bulkier than the modern equivalents).

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Quote: Originally posted by Zenobia on 07/1/2011

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It’s nice to know there is a fellow wood lover out there. I am looking forward to seeing your table when you have finished it. Will it be ready for March?
I am determined to swap all of my alloy/plastic stuff for wood, and even though I have quite a few items around the house that I can use, I’m am soooo looking forward to making or restoring some pieces as well (I love working with wood). Funny that you should mention the directors chair - I have one that I have removed the canvas from, and I am currently on the look out for some lovely recycled leather to replace it with.

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Interesting!

I know a couple of years back when I was camping on a (very) wooded site I got permission from the site owner to scavenge some branches etc.

Ball of string & an afternoon sitting there with my steaming coffee mug & the radio on low & I'd fashioned a washing up stand & a table type affair, just like we used to make in Guides! (Back in the 19mumbles).

Pals of mine have wooden stools (3 legged type) and a beautifully crafted pair of seats - like 2 ladderbacks that slot together, but lie flat in the car?

My parents had some really old wooden directors chairs. They probably dated from the early thirties, but someone (me...sorry) painted one blue and one red in the nineties and put some stripey canvas on them. Still they were on their way to the skip when I tarted them up.

I'd use them for camping only they take up too much room in the car. I'm a roofboxless and trailerless camper so space is an issue for me, and I've got two teenagers and all associated stuff to take in one little hatchback.

I have a wooden tray on legs, the type you have your breakfast in bed. I take it camping as it makes a great low table, and it's got a big surface area so it's useful for food preparation etc.