Adirondack chair
noun
Ad·i·ron·dack chair
ˌa-də-ˈrän-ˌdak- 
: a wooden lawn chair with a high slatted back, broad arms, and a seat that is lower in the back than the front
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For a budget-friendly upgrade, shop these durable, weather-resistant Adirondack chairs and side tables starting at $34.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Guests at The Marker can also enjoy the small beach at its larger sister property, Southernmost Beach Resort Key West, where colorful Adirondack chairs overlook the Gulf.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Jan. 2026
On this terrace, a pair of sapphire blue Adirondack chairs look out to the backyard lawn, as does a large table with swivel armchairs, all shaded by a broad blue umbrella.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The back patio features its own fountain and the front patio houses two Adirondack chairs, best used when sipping a cold drink and taking in the sounds of the city.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Guests at The Marker can also enjoy the small beach at its larger sister property, Southernmost Beach Resort Key West, where colorful Adirondack chairs overlook the Gulf.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Jan. 2026
On this terrace, a pair of sapphire blue Adirondack chairs look out to the backyard lawn, as does a large table with swivel armchairs, all shaded by a broad blue umbrella.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The back patio features its own fountain and the front patio houses two Adirondack chairs, best used when sipping a cold drink and taking in the sounds of the city.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
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