We Know: How to Buy Adirondack Furniture

Where did Adirondack Furniture come from?

The first Adirondack Chair was created by a man named Thomas Lee in the year 1900. He originally called it the WestPoint chair. His goal was to design a chair that could be used both indoors and out. It should also be of high quality, affordable, and have a natural look. Little did he know that a chair he created in a town named WestPoint, near the Adirondack Mountains, would create a new genre of furniture that would still be popular 100 years later.

How do I find an authentic Adirondack furniture item?

What most people recognize as the Adirondack furniture with angular, slanted backs and flat boards, is actually a Vermont based adaptation or the original Upstate NY chair. There are several things you should look for when choosing authentic Adirondack Furniture. The original was more rustic and less sleek. Whether you are desire the real thing, or its upscale cousin, you should look for:

  • A wide chair with arms that will allow you to use as an armrest or a space to put your drink
  • A handcrafted item versus one that is machine made
  • A curved seat and back to support the body’s natural curves
  • The item should be durable with no visible defects

How do I find high quality Adirondack Furniture?

Regardless of whether your Adirondack chair is the real thing or a reproduction, its durability will make the best impression.

  • For wood that will not quickly deteriorate, look for a strong wood like redwood, or teak. For a less expensive chair, consider a treaded cedar, alder, or pine.
  • If you purchase you Adirondack chair from an individual artisan, be sure to check credentials in case you have problems, or want to add to the line later.

How can I find high quality, synthetic reproductions of for Adirondack furniture?

To find furniture that looks like Adirondack, at a lower cost, consider EnviroWood reproductions. EnviroWood that looks like painted wood, but is actually made for recycled plastic. Avoid molded plastic chairs as they will only last a season or two and will not look authentic.



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