Including updates to the original Westport chair and some designed specifically for kids.
By
Katherine Gillespie,
a writer at the Strategist covering outdoors and travel gear.
She was previously an editor at Paper.
The 11 Very Best Adirondack Chairs
Including updates to the original Westport chair, an adjustable-back option, and some designed specifically for kids.
TL;DRAI
The Strategist's updated 11-pick Adirondack chair guide (May 2026) spans $799 teak to Polywood options, with top picks discounted up to 39% off. HDPE/Polywood wins on maintenance-free outdoor durability; hardwood (teak, cedar) offers better sustainability and long-term patina at higher cost.
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