Amish Adirondack Chairs

What makes a chair an Adirondack chair?

In 1903, Thomas Lee was spending the summer in Westport, New York, in the Adirondack Mountains, and wanted sturdy chairs for the uneven hillside at his family's summer home. After testing versions on his family, he settled on a simple design cut from eleven flat boards: a slanted back, a seat that slopes toward the ground and wide, flat arms.

Lee shared the design with Harry Bunnell, a local carpenter, who patented it in 1905 as the Westport chair and built them for summer visitors. Over the years the flat back gave way to the fanned, slatted back most people picture today, and the chair took the name of the mountains where it started.

Today's Amish builders keep the same proportions, in poly lumber that never needs painting or in traditional cedar.

The four signature features

A reclined, slatted back. Tall back boards, often fanned at the top, lean you back at an easy angle.
A low, sloped seat. The seat angles down toward the back, so you settle in rather than perch on top.
Wide, flat armrests. Room for a coffee, a drink or a plate without a side table.
A wide, steady stance. Built for lawns, docks and uneven ground, just like the original hillside chair.

Which Adirondack chair is right for you?

Poly lumber

Made from recycled plastic. Holds its color, never needs painting and cleans with soap and water. Most of our chairs are poly.

Cedar

Real wood with a traditional look. Leave it to weather to a soft gray, or seal or stain it to keep the warm color.

Folding

Folds flat to store for winter or bring along to the lake or campsite.

Tall & perch

Raised seats let you see over a deck railing, and they're easier to get in and out of.

Christmas gifts that ship in 1–2 weeks

30 Adirondack chairs and sets ship fast. Order quick-ship pieces by December 14 for Christmas delivery.

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Adirondack chair questions

Is shipping free?

Yes. Every Adirondack chair and set ships free to the lower 48 states.

How long until it ships?

Many of our chairs and sets ship in 1–2 weeks. The rest are made to order and ship in 3–6 weeks. Each product page shows its exact ship time.

Do the chairs need assembly?

Most chairs need some light assembly with basic tools. Each product page lists exactly what's required.

How do I care for a poly Adirondack chair?

Wash it with mild soap and water. Poly lumber doesn't need painting, staining or sealing.

Do you offer quantity pricing?

Yes. If you're furnishing a resort, campground, hotel or business, call us at (866) 931-7688 about bulk pricing.

Amish-made Adirondack chairs

Our Adirondack chairs are handcrafted in Amish workshops in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Choose a classic single chair, a folding chair you can store or take to the lake, a rocker or swivel glider, a tall chair for a deck with a railing, or a matched set with a side table. Most are built from poly lumber in a wide range of colors, with a few traditional cedar chairs for a natural wood look.

Looking for more outdoor seating? See all patio chairs or the full patio furniture collection.

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