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Adirondack Chairs (a.k.a. Westport Plank Chair)

America's renowned Adirondack Chair first appeared in 1903 in the Adirondacks of New York state.  The original design is attributed to a Thomas Lee because he wanted a unique lawn chair for his summer home.  He built numerous prototypes and tested them on his family. All of his designs were made using eleven pieces of wood, all cut from a single board, and included the wide armrests that have become one of the most notable features of the Adirondack style.  His chair had a straight back and seat, which were slanted to offer better seating on the steep mountain inclines common to the area.

After deciding upon his final design, Lee lent the chair design plans to a friend and hunting companion, Harry Bunnell, who was a local carpenter and in need of off-season income.  He decided that Lee's chair would be in high demand by Westport's summer residents.  Unbeknownst to Lee, Harry decided to file for a U.S. patent, which was granted in 1905.  For the next two decades, Mr. Bunnell manufactured his "Westport plank chair" out of hemlock and basswood, signed his creations and offered two basic colors of brown or green.

The Canadian name (Adirondack) is from a region in southern Ontario near Toronto.  An Adirondack chair (a Muskoka chair in Canada) is a type of chair used primarily in an outdoors setting.

Adirondacks are available HERE!

Many of the companies in our directory offer Adirondack chairs for sale. Be sure to check out those companies in the northeast for custom made offerings.  In addition, the Log Furniture Directory is a partner of these two excellent Adirondack chair companies.

	The Adirondack "plank chair" evolved into a staple of garden furniture that can be found on porches and lawns across America.  Today's Adirondack Chairs have been modified to feature  rounded backs and contoured seats.  The style has also been incorporated into other furniture pieces such as gliders, love seats and chaise lounges.
AdirondackChairs.com has the largest selection of nearly 400 styles and special discounts and/or free shipping!  Shop for selection and prices on all garden furniture.	New Adirondack chairs can be made from mahogany, white or red cedar, cherry, pine and recycled plastics.
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DIY Adirondack Chair Kit

If you are a DIYourselfer, you can get an Adirondack Chair Kit that comes with everything you need to build your very own Adirondack chair.  And it's easy to build and fun to do!  Shop AdirondackChairs.com for the best selection and prices on outdoor furniture. Learn more...

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